"MAYA" the Film Shoot-A Film By Nadia Hatta

So--- I finally got off my lazy bum and made my writing into a film reality, with the help from my inspiring Director of Photography (DP) and best friend Brian Goltz. We dedicated this film to ourselves with our joint efforts; his editing/filming and my story, directing, producing and not to mention starring. I have to say the making of Maya was probably a Cannes winner. I think we definitely beat Wang Kar Wai in Improvisational Filmmaking and redefined Guerilla style. Absolutely dynamic, colorful and exciting. If I had to write a press release and use few words I would write:
"Love Motel: DP and Director hide in cab in order to bend the rules of maximum three people per room." There probably is a more subversive line but I think i will keep my blog rated PG13. ;)
The definition of Maya in Sanskrit is Illusion and this story speaks of how we live in a world of illusion, half asleep as we walk the humdrum of everyday life. And as we drift further away from our connection to our Divine Selves, we walk deeper into Maya, and spiraling into complete self destructive hedonism. The story has many layers, playing upon the yin and yang of our souls, duality of humanity and the painful loneliness that we suffer because of separation.
For the record, this was written at a transitional moment in my life between my spiritual and human identity. The crossing over was jagged and confusing, as the picture in "Maya" paints.
Shot on Cannon interior and exterior all around Taipei County in the beautiful month of April 2008.
"Maya" a film by Nadia Hatta
starring Nadia Hatta (as Sister/Italian whore/Divine Soul) & Owen Sun (as Brother/Businessman/Angel) and Candice Hu (as Girlfriend)
DP/Editor: Brian Goltz
Special thanks to Nic Botha who did all of the other unlisted credits.


Trailer coming soon! Definitely worth the wait! (Hint: it's got all the right ingredients: sex/drugs/murder.. and some yoga)