Maza is an Iranian-born Kiwi Producer, Writer, Director and Assistant Director based in Auckland. With more than 20 years' experience across film, television and commercial productions, she has produced several projects while also working extensively as a First Assistant Director, giving her a broad understanding of production from development through to delivery.

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She holds a First-Class Honours Master's degree in Creative Writing from AUT and has written feature films, short films, commissioned campaigns, and television drama, including Shortland Street. She was also Storyliner and Director Attachment on This Is Home series (2026).

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Her NZ Film Commission-funded short Daughter of God won Best Screenplay at Show Me Shorts and was selected for New Zealand's Best at NZIFF. She was also one of six directors selected for the DEGNZ Incubator Programme and participated in the Melbourne International Film Festival Accelerator Lab.

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Whether producing, directing or working alongside production teams, Maza enjoys bringing structure to complex productions, solving practical challenges and creating collaborative environments where creative work can thrive.

 

Maza also works as an actor and lives in Auckland with family and their awesome schnoodle.