“Yanvalou” was inspired by a personal struggle to connect with human beings—and my own body—within the conflicting cultures of the dance studio and digital startup environments. Though not a documentary per se, the film is based on a true story from my own personal experience.

“I’m interested in deconstructing and complicating our ideas around gender by documenting my experience and those of the people around me.“

Vanessa Kelly, a writer/actress on the Emmy nominated series, Giants, reached out to me to direct her piece. Our friendship came from working together on the series. She wanted to convey her feelings as a black woman in America as we watch our nation, again, gives time and attention to white supremacists.

“Making any kind of creative work takes a lot of energy — In the end it's all worth it because short films are such a great form of expression and I truly love to make them.“