Maria De Sanctis is a multifaceted Canadian writer and director, with a strong presence in both Toronto and Los Angeles.
Her academic background is impressive, with a Master of Fine Arts degree in Film and Television Production from the prestigious University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts in Los Angeles.
During her time at USC, Maria was handpicked to co-direct her inaugural feature film, Samir, which was generously funded by Warner Bros.
Moreover, her thesis film, Father by Law, gained significant recognition by being a finalist at the esteemed Austin Film Festival in 2019.
In addition to her USC experience, Maria also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from York University's esteemed Film Production program in Toronto.
Interestingly, her thesis film, Cupid, was selected by the renowned Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) as one of the Top Ten student films of 2016, solidifying her reputation as a talented and accomplished filmmaker.
