We make movies to expose the lies we tell ourselves, the personas we perform, and the chaos underneath.
Maria Sky is a Miami-based actress, writer, and emerging filmmaker whose work dives deep into identity, narrative, and emotional fragility.
A former journalist in New York with over a decade covering real-world stories, Maria pivoted to film and performance to explore deeper truths and character-driven storytelling.
She began her acting journey in Miami in January 2023, training in Meisner from MCS Miami and refining her craft with coaches, including Lorenzo Patane at The Coach MC Studio.
As a filmmaker, Maria wrote and starred in the vertical short series Curated Lives (2025), and continues to develop original work exploring performance, persona, and lived experience.
With a rare journalistic background, Maria brings emotional insight and narrative integrity to every character. Whether in front of the camera or behind the pen, she gravitates toward layered, authentic voices, especially those wrestling with identity, survival, and the masks we all wear.
Based in Miami, FL
Schedule, reels, and booking via mariaskyacting.com
  • Acting (2 Credits)
    Sugar Slate2025
    Short
    Two Truths and a Lie2024
    Short
  • Producer (2 Credits)
    Sugar Slate2025
    Short
    Two Truths and a Lie2024
    Short
  • Writer (2 Credits)
    Sugar Slate2025
    Short
    Two Truths and a Lie2024
    Short
Official Selection
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Filmgate's Free-for-All
Miami
2026
Best Microfilm
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Los Angeles Short Film Award
Los Angeles, CA
2025
Best Comedy Short
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Independent Shorts Awards
Los Angeles, CA
2025
Official Selection
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London Global Film Awards
London
2025
Official Selection
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Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
Miami
2025
Honorable Mention
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Madonie Film Festival, Region of Sicily
Honorable Mention
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The Urban Short Film Festival 3rd Annual Atlanta Tour
Quarter-Finalist
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Florida Filmmaker Showcase
Semi-Finalist
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Miami Short Film Festival
Semi-Finalist
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Indie Short Fest
Semi-Finalist
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IndieX Film Fest
Best Actress - Short Film
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Portugal Indie Film Festival
Cascais
Award of Merit (Best Short), Special Mention (Lead Actress)
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Best Shorts Competition
College
Stony Brook University
English
20062010
Birth Date
March 2, 1988
Birth City
Long Island, NY
Current City
Miami, FL
Hometown
Centereach, Long Island, NY
Height
5-5
Gender
Female
Pronouns
She/Her
Eye Color
Brown
Zodiac Sign
Pisces
Married To
Todd Schefflin
We make movies to expose the lies we tell ourselves, the personas we perform, and the chaos underneath.
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