Flordeliza Dayrit is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Milo Productions Inc., an international media company dedicated to producing culturally rich, globally engaging entertainment for young audiences. A visionary Filipino-Canadian storyteller, she is committed to telling meaningful stories that highlight under-represented cultures, and diverse histories, for kids and families.

Flordeliza is recognized as a Netflix Diversity of Voices Fellow, a Banff Sparks Recipient for Women in Media, and has been named one of the world’s most influential Muslims by The Muslim 500. Her creative work blends cultural depth with adventure-driven storytelling, inspiring young audiences to see themselves in global narratives. Flordeliza is also the co-writer and director of Time Hoppers: The Silk Road, a 3D animated feature that marked a breakthrough for culturally driven children’s content in mainstream cinema. The film was released across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., MENA, and Africa in more than 1,600+ theatres. It achieved Top 10 Global Box Office (GBO) status, ranked among the Top 10 theatrical releases in MENA, and continued its success on streaming through platforms including Shahid (MBC)—demonstrating strong audience demand across both theatrical and digital markets. Flordeliza received the award for Best Director at both the Vancouver Women Film Festival and the Vancouver Indie Film Festival. In addition, the film was officially selected and showcased at several film festivals, further recognizing its impact and creative achievement.

Flordeliza’s work aims to bridge cultures, connect young audiences to world history, and inspire curiosity about global civilizations. With a focus on authentic representation, she continues to develop film, television, publishing, and interactive projects that spark imagination in children worldwide.

Dayrit has worked extensively in the education sector and has held the position of Cultural-Bridging Facilitator at Saskatoon Open Door Society.