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I'm drawn to science fiction and fantasy/the supernatural as tools to reframe tragic realities with hope, challenging prejudice and stereotypes. The depths of human experience and the enduring power of dreams deeply resonate with me, and I feel it's vital to focus on social commentary while exploring the journey of overcoming past trauma. I believe in the power of the individual within a community, rediscovering the strength that comes from working together, especially when all seems hopeless. There's a magic within each of us – not just existence, but the human ability to empathize and build a shared destiny. Science fiction, in particular, allows me to explore the rich cultural heritage of marginalized communities and address real-world themes like prejudice, discrimination, and systemic injustice. I am driven to tell the untold stories that originate from our communities.
Country: Italy
Webpage: https://aetnafilm.de/
Maja Costa is a multilingual screenwriter and director. After studying Cello at the Milan Conservatory and obtaining a master’s degree in Ancient Near Eastern Studies and Egyptology in Italy, she studied Screenwriting and Directing at the German Film and Television Academy in Berlin (dffb) and is, as a scholarship holder from SKY Italia, an Alumna of the International Showrunner Incubator Serial Eyes. She is currently developing original series for different production companies and broadcasters and co-adapting the novel “E.E.” by Nobel Prize laureate Olga Tokarczuk into a feature film. Her award-winning short film Mångata (2023), which she wrote and directed, has been granted production aid by the European Space Agency and is currently available on DISNEY+.
As a child, little Alya is the only survivor of a tragic Mediterranean crossing from...
