I am a visual storyteller currently pursuing a BFA in Film & Television Production with a concentration in Screenwriting, at DePaul University in Chicago. I have aspirations to write, direct, edit, and music supervise within the industry. My writing explores both themes of the cultural divide I have faced all my life, as well as my battles navigating the world with mental illnesses. I look to direct my various screenplays in the future. Additionally, I hope to join industry organizations that push for more diversity, inclusion, and three-dimensional representation within the media. As a filmmaker, I have produced and edited a wide variety of content, including music videos, short documentaries, and corporate-branded content. Coming from a music background, I am passionate about both filmmaking and music and aspire to fuse the two together in the work I create, specifically through music supervising. As a musician, I have performed and produced several videos highlighting my jazz and classical piano skills. I want to create experiences through my art. I want my art to bring people together and create a foundation of love and kindness throughout various communities. I hope to achieve this by melding my various experiences, struggles, and passions together in my art. To learn more about me, please go to www.MayaShahOnline.com