Maria Ramendik is an award-winning film director and creative producer. Before transitioning to filmmaking, she led global marketing campaigns in the technology sector. She is best known for her 2024 short film Back to School, featuring popular influencers and currently available on a major streaming platforms. Her most recent short film, Push-kin, received a Special Jury Mention at AIFF, further establishing her as a bold new voice in contemporary cinema. Her directorial debut, the vertical microdrama Hype (2021), was recognized as a pioneering project in vertical cinematography and has even been referenced in a research article on innovative storytelling.