DOCUMENTARY FILM
My documentary film, Between Donna and Me, is currently in production. Check back here for updates.
ART WORK
My current work focuses on drawing and fiber arts. In response to the devastation and grief following the Los Angeles fires, I began drawing homes that were lost. The Lost Home Project allowed me to use my abilities to help bring some comfort to others. Several of these works have been exhibited at the Raven Gallery in Los Angeles.
Since I was a young child, I have loved sewing, knitting, and quilting. Right now, I am really taken with punch needle work, and I create funky stools, pillows, coasters, and wall art. Alongside this, I create custom “Ugly Drawings”—a playful and accessible way for me to share my art with others. If you’re interested in commissioning a drawing or piece, please reach out.
WORLD GONE GOOD PODCAST
PBS SOCAL PROFILE
SF GATE ARTICLE
ETSY SHOP
ACTING
HEADSHOTS | WORK | REEL
ABOUT ME & NEWS
I’m Maya — a filmmaker, artist, and actor.
I came late to filmmaking, although I have always been influenced by visual art and storytelling. Currently, I am writing, producing, and directing a documentary film about my grandmother, Donna. Check back here for updates.
I have been creating fiber arts, including rugs, pillows, quilts, and jewelry, for several years. My business, KITSCHY BITZ, was started in 2020, and you can find my work at local art festivals and on Etsy. You can also contact me directly for commissions.
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I began drawing houses lost in the Los Angeles fires, and my work was shown at Raven Gallery LA. I also did my first Podcast interview with Steve Silverman on his excellent World Gone Good Podcast about the project. PBS SoCal featured me on their Instagram about the project.
In 8th grade, Tim Wright cast me as Haydee Sanabria in Annie Thom’s play, With Their Eyes. Tim was a fantastic teacher and an incredible human who had a significant impact on me. After high school, I attended CalArts, graduating with a BFA in theatre. I also studied at the British American Drama Academy in Oxford. I highly recommend Pimm’s #6 if you ever find yourself at a bar in Oxford.
Recently, I worked on a fun and intense film, Spades, with director Johnny Yong Bosch. You can watch the trailer here.