To embrace both the masculine and feminine parts of yourself. I am very masculine and very feminine. I have big ideas and big opinions and strong emotions that I show. Women are so complex and so beautiful. Our divine femininity is a strength, not a weakness. It is our superpower. (Screenshot from film Run, Brother with… Read More @azure_rue: What advice do you have for other women in the industry?

Working in a writer’s room. I had imagined what a writer’s room was like in my head. Very intimidating. And I’m sure it can be that way. But when I got there, it was just an office building in Hollywood with a big table and a bunch of snacks and people throwing out ideas. I… Read More @azure_rue: What is a successful moment in your career so far?

That girls who look like me won’t believe their dreams are possible. When I was growing up, I don’t remember ever seeing directors who looked like me. It’s not that there aren’t women of color filmmakers and directors in the world. There are many. Beautiful, dynamic, talented artists. It’s just about opportunity. Hollywood is starting… Read More @azure_rue: What is your biggest concern with the future?

Probably when I moved to LA from New York. I was born in New York, I went to college there and it holds a big place in my heart, especially Brooklyn. But it was time for change. I resisted it for a long time. Moving to LA was like making a tangible choice to commit… Read More @azure_rue: What’s a defining moment in your life?

When I decided to become a filmmaker I wasn’t really thinking about “the industry,” I just wanted to tell stories. Both my parents are in the industry – my Dad’s a writer and my Mom was an actress, but I didn’t really equate that with what I wanted to do. I loved taking pictures and… Read More @azure_rue: Why did you decide to get into this industry?

All of my social media is “Sanicole”….you can find me around. Right now, I’m writing my next draft on a indie UNTITLED tv/film project. I’m still cooking but updates are always on my social media! Please feel free to stop by and show me love! Peace  

I’m not a collector really, maybe I should start? Lol

Study the craft and the business. The more you know the better. Knowledge is power and it’s a tunnel to respect. Nothing you know can be taken from you and if you know it, you are capable!

“TRAINING WHEELS“ was my most successful moment. I was able to write, direct, produce and distribute a short film, independently, which is not easy. I received so much support and love from people finally getting to watch it. It’s been an incredible run and it’s put me in rooms I never thought I’d see. It’s… Read More @sanicole: What is a successful moment in your career so far?

Inclusion for black women in film in any role in the industry, in any form. And not just getting the job, but working in a healthy environment, and with people who value what you bring to the production, as an individual. When black women are hired, we’re believed to be capable of the job but… Read More @sanicole: What is your biggest concern with the future?