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ROUTINE

The tumultuous world of young Willian, a nine-year-old whose innocence is shattered amidst the relentless storm of domestic aggression. Born into a volatile household, Willian's tender years are marred by the brutal reality of constant conflict. In the gripping short film "Routine", we are thrust into the harrowing journey of a child forced to endure the chilling presence of domestic violence. Through Willian's eyes, we witness the raw emotional toll of relentless turmoil and explore the profound scars etched by a toxic home environment.

  • Maria Maya
    Director
    Maria Maya
  • Daniel Porto
    Writer
  • Renata Batista
    Key Cast
    "Rose"
  • Dennis Davies
    Key Cast
    "David"
  • Cininha De Paula
    Key Cast
    "Lea"
  • Noah Batista Marcus
    Key Cast
    "Willian"
  • Maria Maya
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 5 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 20, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Maria Maya

Maria Maya has a bachelor's degree in performing arts from the federal university of Rio de Janeiro (Unirio) in Brazil , graduated in television Directing at Globo Channel TV. And as a filmmaker from the New York Film Academy in New York - US.
Maria began her artistic career as an actress in theater, television and cinema. With relevant characters she participated in over eleven soap operas on Globo Television. As a director, she began her career in theater, being responsible for staging international productions such as “Nicky Silver's beautiful Child”, “talk radio and “Through the Iris”, scenic documentary about the life of American fashionist Iris Apfel and she also direct the broadway musical “ Fame" and Bring it on “.
In the audiovisual field, in addition to having participated as assistant director and director of several advertising films, in 2021 he made his first national short movie called “ The Party” and then directed “Everyone Deserves Heaven”, the first web series sponsored by Instagram in Brazil . She directed the video clip “duelle”, a Brazil-Colombia musical project available on all digital platforms. In 2024 Maria directed her first Us short film called “Routine” which is currently selected and nominated at many relevant internacional film festivals as the Golden State Film Festival in Hollywood - LA, and Manhattan Film Festival - NYC

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