Maia Longhurst is a Sydney-born and based animator, filmmaker and artist. Her work is often focused on subverting stereotypes and expectations, and presenting new perspectives, typically through a feminist lens. Drawing inspiration from her own experiences growing up in an creative and progressive environment, Maia’s interest in storytelling is brought to life as her creative process challenges conventional narratives in both historical and contemporary contexts and brings overlooked stories to the forefront.
She explores various mediums such as 2D and 3D animation, photography, illustration, and post-production.

Her notable achievements include ranking 7th in the state in Industrial Technology HSC 2022 for her multimedia animated major work, and more recently, her co-directed, designed and animated film “There is so much I could write poetry about” was selected for Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) in 2024.