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Maya Okafor
Producer · Writer · Animator — Toronto, ON
GM
Golden Maple WinnerBest Animated Short · 2026
NOM
Top NomineeBest Director · 2026
OS
Official Selection2026, 2024
5Credits
5Wins
6Nominations
Known for
Awards & nominations
| Year | Result | Category | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | WGolden Maple | Best Animated Short · National | The Lantern Keeper |
| 2026 | WWinner | Audience Award | The Lantern Keeper |
| 2026 | NTop Nominee | Best Director · National | The Lantern Keeper |
| 2025 | WSpecial Mention | Best Feature Film · International | Ice Road Radio |
| 2025 | WGolden Maple | Best Short Film · National | Northern Lights Club |
| 2025 | WGolden Beaver | Best Documentary · International | Ice Road Radio |
| 2025 | NTop Nominee | Best Animation · International | Ice Road Radio |
| 2025 | NTop Nominee | Best Animation · National | Northern Lights Club |
| 2025 | NTop Nominee | Best Feature Film · National | Northern Lights Club |
| 2025 | NTop Nominee | Best Short Film · International | Ice Road Radio |
| 2025 | NTop Nominee | Best Documentary · National | Northern Lights Club |
At the festival
| Date | Session | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2027 | National Shorts I Screening | Film · Director |
| Sep 25, 2027 | National Shorts Screening | Film · Producer |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Lantern Keeper | Writer |
| 2026 | The Lantern Keeper | Director |
| 2024 | Ice Road Radio | Producer |
| 2024 | Moth & Moon | Animator |
| 2024 | Northern Lights Club | Producer |