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After enduring a brutal homophobic attack, drag artist Pietra Parker embarks on a deeply personal journey of healing backstage, where she transforms her trauma into a stunning performance that not only reclaims her identity but also ignites a powerful message of resilience and empowerment for the LGBTQ community.

  • MARIA MAYA
    Director
  • MARIA MAYA
    Writer
  • MARIA MAYA
    Producer
  • PIETRA PARKER
    Key Cast
  • Daniel Porto
    Script Supervisor
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    October 1, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    200 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    DIGITAL
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY
Director Biography - MARIA MAYA

Maria Maya has a bachelor's degree in performing arts from the university of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and as filmmaker at the New York Film Academy in NY. Maria began her directing career in theater, staging international productions such as “Nicky Silver's beautiful Child”, “talk radio" and “ Bring it on “ the broadway musical
In the industry, Maria was assistant director of several advertising films. In 2021 she made her first national short film called “ The Party” and then directed “Everyone Deserves Heaven”, the first web series sponsored by Instagram in Brazil . She directed the video clip “duelle”, Brazil-Colombia musical project available on all digital platforms. In 2024 Maria directed her first Us short film called “Routine” which is currently selected to many relevant film festivals as the Golden State Film Festival in Hollywood, - LA., Infinittto Brazilian Film festival. Maria was award as first time director at New York Movie Awards, Santa Barbara International Movie Awards and San Jose Independent Film Festival. Routine got nominee as best drama shorts at New York Independent Cinema Awards, Berlin Women Cinema Festival, New York Arthouse Film Fest, LA Independent Film Channel Festival and Hollywood Discovery Awards.

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