Maria is a producer and director based in New York. From comedic to poetic, she brings a cinematographer’s eye and a documentarian’s heart to every project.
Maria’s documentary films explore the intimate lives of women and artists, often centered on themes of resilience and identity. Her debut short, KIM, a portrait of a ballerina turned domestic abuse survivor advocate, screened at over a dozen festivals worldwide and raised more than $30,000 for women’s shelters.
Maria’s commercial work spans PSAs, broadcast commercials, and social campaigns. Her work has been recognized by the Philadelphia Film Festival, Female Eye Film Festival, SCAD Film Festival, and the 2024 Telly Awards.
She is currently in post-production for her first feature-length documentary.
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER “Philly’s Mightiest Underdogs”
FOX 29 “Underfunded But Undeterred”
6ABC “A Story of True Philly Grit”
CONTACT
mariavattimofilm@gmail.com