About The Filmmaker
Maya Rodriguez
Maya Rodriguez is an independent animator and filmmaker based in Los Angeles. Her work blends hand-drawn animation with heartfelt storytelling, often exploring friendship, loneliness, and the strange little moments that make everyday life meaningful. She is passionate about creating stories that can connect with audiences of all ages.
The Cat
The Cat Who Waited follows Milo, a curious stray cat who spends every day sitting outside the same apartment window, waiting for the mysterious person who once left him a warm bowl of milk. As the seasons change, Milo befriends a young girl who moves into the building and begins leaving drawings beside his food bowl. What starts as a quiet friendship slowly becomes a story about finding home in unexpected places.
Cast: Ann (Milo's mom voice actor), Tom (Milo's dad voice), Ephy (Milo), Imani (Milo's Sister Voice Actor)
Crew: Maya Rodriguez (Director), Dan Dano (Producer), Anna Naan (Animator)