Yvette Solis

Background

About Yvette Solis

Yvette cut her teeth in non-fiction television. 10 years, 10 shows. Most notably she was a producer for 5 years on the pop-science juggernaut MythBusters. Her time there was transformative, expanding her perspective on a wide range of subjects and shaping her multi-disciplinary approach to storytelling. She is twice Emmy nominated for her contributions to the series. Yvette would go on to direct 5 more docu-series that explored curiosity, science, engineering, history, art, pop culture, and technology. High explosives used when needed. With a proven track record of leading stunts of all sizes, she expertly balances the spectacle with the heart of the story. Her work has aired across major networks such as Discovery, Science, Netflix, and Nat Geo.As a commercial producer she’s managed brand campaigns across the globe in Honduras, Germany, Switzerland, Mexico, India, and Lithuania for notable brands and partners. She is currently in post production on a special project she created with Swedish inventor and friend Simone Giertz about the design and manufacturing of everyday objects we take for granted.More recently she’s been exploring stories about culture, identity, and the subtle nuances of the human experience. Yvette is a supported filmmaker at SFFILM’s Film House Residency in development on a personal short film about her time recovering from a mysterious neurological disorder. She is committed to championing equity and amplifying the voices of underestimated communities.