Unholy is a Los Angeles-based, full-service creative agency, proudly spearheaded by women.

We’re a team of adventurous, brave, and intuitive storytellers who thrive on crafting campaigns that are equal parts daring and meaningful. We mix film, culture, and fashion to deliver stories that are fun, liberating, and unforgettable.

Our philosophy? Advertising should be and feel human. We believe in honest, cutting-edge, and mischievous storytelling that connects with audiences on a deeper level. 

Meet our team

Maria Nova

Founder, Creative Director, Producer

Maria Nova is a filmmaker, producer, and photographer working at the intersection of cinematic storytelling, fashion, culture, and brand world-building. As the founder and creative director of Unholy Agency, she develops commercial campaigns, editorial imagery, branded documentaries, music videos, and experiential storytelling for brands, artists, and cultural spaces.

With a background spanning photography, film, theater, and creative production, her work blends emotional narrative, editorial sensibility, and large-scale production execution — creating visually striking stories that feel both human and culturally resonant.

Olive Chiacchia

Producer

An film and television producer with over a decade of experience bringing bold, character-driven stories to life across drama, documentary, and limited series and comedy. Olive has built a reputation for developing projects that connect with audiences and hold up to the craft. She works closely with writers, directors, and talent at every stage of production, from development through delivery, with a focus on work that is both commercially viable and creatively uncompromising.

Maria Nova - Director & CEO -

Maria Nova - Director & CEO -

Olive Chiacchia - Producer -

Olive Chiacchia - Producer -

Anastasia Antonova - Photographer -

Anastasia Antonova - Photographer -

We believe the world doesn’t need more content; it needs better stories—ones that make us laugh, cry, think, and most importantly, connect. Stories that go beyond selling a product and instead collectively grow.

What’s missing is creativity that risks everything to say something real

At Unholy, we’re here to fill that void. We create stories that stick, stories that demand to be noticed, and stories that remind people of what it means to feel human.

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