Hey, I’m Maria.
Maria Sky is a Miami-based actress, writer, and director best known for the micro-short, “Sugar Slate.”
She’s developing her first feature film, Pilgrim State — a psychological thriller inspired by a true story.
“Sugar Slate” is a collaboration with Lorenzo Patané and Alessandra Rucco from The Coach MC Studio.
It has been selected for 10 film festivals in the U.S. and worldwide (so far!)
The micro-short has snagged several awards on the indie festival circuit, including a Best Actress win for Sky at the 2025 Portugal Indie Film Festival for her role as River.
In addition to starring in the film, Sky co-wrote and produced the project.
' SUGAR SLATE ' SHORT 🎬 OFFICIAL TRAILER 🔥
Logline: A single mom in lingerie recites Jane Austen to a retired Oxford professor... and moments later, transforms into the face of a dog food commercial. Just another surreal day on the road to Hollywood. She’s chasing the dream — and knows her big break is only one gig away. ✨🎭
🎬 Current Project: Pilgrim State
Inside a psychiatric facility, siblings Jad and Drea Falcone are locked in a psychological battle where truth and delusion are indistinguishable. Each insists the other is the patient—and each becomes frighteningly convincing.
Status: In development
Format: Short film (with plans to expand into a feature or limited series)
Genre: Psychological thriller / Dark comedy
Written by: Maria Sky
Pitch Deck: View Here
Crowdfunding: GoFundMe link
About Maria Sky
Sky began her career in journalism, where she developed a sharp instinct for bold, character-driven storytelling. After nearly a decade writing for new outlets, including Newsweek, she left Brooklyn for Miami — a move that ignited her passion for life both in front of and behind the camera.
In 2025, she co-wrote and co-directed the short film Uprise with Reelbonds, which placed fifth at the Miami 48-Hour Film Festival.
Next, the multi-hyphenate will star as the lead in the upcoming horror comedy short “Oh, Susanna,” written and directed by Krystal Ramos.
