M.A. Doerfler
Lakeville, MN
About
I began acting in theater in grade school and continued through college, building a strong foundation in performance. Since 2012, I have developed extensive experience in the local film industry, working on independent films for competitions and festivals such as the 48 Hour Film Project, Z-Fest (now North Star Film Festival), and the Four Points Film Project. I have collaborated with production companies including Distant Calling Pictures, Shine Box, and numerous indie filmmakers, appeared in commercials for brands such as Ford and KS95, and participated in student film projects for the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Community & Technical College, and Century College.
From 2017 to 2022, I was a regular performer on a live short-form comedy improv show called Scenes From A Hat, performing both live and for recordings at a local access television studio. Since 2025, I have been active with multiple improv groups, and as of 2026, Scenes From A Hat has reunited and resumed performances at conventions.
I hold a Film/TV Industry Essentials certificate from NYU Tisch, where I produced and directed a capstone project later submitted to Z-Fest (2021). My background also includes three years as a commercial talent agent and experience as a casting director for BDP Entertainment Group in Los Angeles, giving me a strong understanding of the casting process from both sides.
My voice acting work includes student animatics, audiobooks, and full-cast radio plays for BDP Entertainment Group. During the pandemic, after losing my job, I built a professional home studio for audio/video production and have developed some basic skills in audio and video editing, allowing me to produce content independently.
I also do Unit Production Management and Casting under Arcturus Productions.
