Maya Brattkus

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.  You can find more information about my LOST HOME PROJECT here, and if you or anyone you know lost their home in the Palisades or Altadena, please reach out to me. 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.