While the COVID-19 pandemic brought in-person interviews to a halt, the restrictions gave the series the opportunity to expand its scope and look for participants around the globe, creating a greater diverse representation of transgender voices.
The show was created and produced in its entirety by Santa Monica College students during the pre-production stages of their thesis film "Las Tres Chicas" A story about three transgender women navigating life during their rise to stardom.
When creating the name, Mateo remembered his childhood affinity for journaling, and so "Video Diaries" came to mind - A show meant to represent a safe space for the community to share their stories and feel empowered to be vulnerable with online audiences.