About
Ria Pavia is an award-winning director whose debut, Second Team, recently won over a dozen awards on the festival circuit from 2020- 2021. Pavia also works as a dialogue/acting coach, privately coaching dozens of actors to prepare them for set and self-tape auditions. Prior to her coaching work, Pavia worked as a stage director, helming more than 20 plays and musicals. In the theater world, she has collaborated with actors including Jennifer Aniston, Noah Wyle and Mark Ruffalo. Her debut as a director represents a new step into film and television for Pavia, who has worked extensively in the industry. Previously, she worked as a "punch up" writer for feature films and staff writer on Ask Harriet, starring Ed Asner, as well as Pauly, starring Pauly Shore. Pavia's varied experiences as a casting associate included the classic movies Twister, Dead Presidents, and Flirting with Disaster....
Known for
How I Met Your MotherSeries • 2005
Married... with ChildrenSeries • 1987
ERSeries • 1994
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanSeries • 1993
Caroline in the CitySeries • 1995
American DreamsSeries • 2002
The HughleysSeries • 1998
The John Larroquette ShowSeries • 1993
WorkingSeries • 1997
Herman's HeadSeries • 1991
Freddy's NightmaresSeries • 1988
TwisterMovie • 1996
CandymanMovie • 1992
Dead PresidentsMovie • 1995
FreewayMovie • 1996
She's Out of ControlMovie • 1989
Dream a Little DreamMovie • 1989
Hide and Go ShriekMovie • 1988
Breast MenMovie • 1997
She Cried NoMovie • 1996