MAYA DESAI

 Recent Film Work

Angels of Dirt: A documentary about the life and legacy of flattrack motorcycle racer Charlotte Kaines Assistant Editor - worked with Director Wendy Schneider on editorial decisions and visual effects

Q: A dystopian film reflecting on the future of politics Animator - worked remotely with Director Jason Benish on animations and visual effects to emulate computer screens

Governor Tony Evers Campaign - Worked as a production assistant on a series of four campaign adds for Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers

Film Awards

Temple University Diamond Docs Film Festival

Philadelphia Grit and Beauty Film Festival, 2nd Place

Temple University Diamond Screen: Best Freshman Film

Khan Academy Junior Breakthrough Challenge, International Top 5% Selection

Wisconsin KidsForward Census PSA, First Place Winner

90 Second Newbery Film Fest, Regional Finalist

Other Work Experience

Blackhawk Ski Club Junior Director (2019 - 2021)

Mount Ripley Ski Instructor (2021)

Beth Israel Center Hebrew School Instructor (2019 - 2021)

Camp Ramah in The Rockies Outdoor Adventure Summer Camp Counselor (2020 - 2022)

Physics II TA (2022 - 2024)

Experimental Physics TA (2024-2025)

Education

Madison West High School (2017 - 2021)

USC SCA Summer Filmmaking Courses (2020)

Michigan Technological University (2020 - 2021)

Temple University (2021 - 2025)

B.A. Physics, Film & Media Arts