With a diverse career that spans producing, photography, writing, sailing, surfing, and marine science, Maddy Bolt brings a unique blend of skills and passions to every project.

Her work has been featured in major publications such as Surfer, Travel + Leisure, Ocean Culture Life, Mongabay, Wavelength, and Oceanographic, where she has written extensively about her experiences living and sailing around Indonesia and across the Pacific. Drawing on over a decade of experience in film photography and a degree in marine science, she creates engaging, thoughtful content that reflects her deep connection to the natural world.

As a previous ambassador for companies like Atmosea, Rip Curl, Avasol and Indosole, Maddy champions environmentally and socially conscious causes, collaborating with a wide range of creatives and organizations.

Maddy’s commitment to empowering local communities led her to establish the 501(c)(3) nonprofit - OceanFolx, that teaches Indonesian women how to swim and surf, fostering deeper connections between women and the ocean.

In 2026, she produced the world's first participatory documentary about Indonesian women and the ocean alongside Maddie Meddings, Marsela Arnanda, and Eight Peaks Production. Ayo! will tour globally in late 2026.