A UK/German native Maya is an LA based film producer. Her US company MHK Productions, is dedicated to uncovering stories in the genre space that highlight political issues, giving a voice to minority cultures. To date, she has produced films in Beijing, New York, Mexico City, Los Angeles and London. Her most recent credits include Vivienne Vaughn’s Deathcember A Christmas Miracle (2019), Tribeca Untold Stories Grant winner Lucky Grandma (2019) & J.D Shields AFI DWW lab x WIF funded Blue Hour (2022).
Before turning her attention to producing, Maya worked in marketing and distribution at The Weinstein Company on The Master (2012); at BBC America on the release of Orphan Black Season 2 (2014); and at the Film Society of Lincoln Center on the 52nd New York Film Festival. More recently she has moonlighted in companies dedicated to female driven content/ film makers, Refinery 29 & Maven Pictures.
Recently, she’s been diversifying into the commercial space, working with non-binary director Rhi Bergado to create content for brands with MTV; these include a BMW spot with Shangela and Extra gum piece for the GLAD awards with Troye Sivan. She will shoot her first feature as lead producer next year, Vivienne Vaughn’s Lucky Strikes. It has competed the Fantasia Frontieres Co Production Lab, Berlinale Talent Project Market Lab for producers & received Special Mention at Sitges Pitchbox.