Dolly

Maya Rikhi is an award-winning writer, director, and producer based in Toronto, specializing in drama, comedy, and coming-of-age stories. A recent graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University’s RTA Media Production program, Maya most recently wrote and directed the award-winning short film, THE G.O.D. and produced several independent shorts, including CANDY SUNRISE and TWO’S A PARTY. Maya also has experience in the camera department on high-budget productions, such as Matt Johnson’s BLACKBERRY. Maya is a previous participant in the WIFT Mentorship Program and was shortlisted for the 2023 Reel Asian Unsung Voices Program. She is currently in post-production for her latest film, I HOPE YOU DON’T, and her debut short, DOLLY, has just entered the 2025 festival cycle.