A defining moment in my life was when I learned about the power of art & its impact. I was involved in art in different aspects, never drawing a thread amongst them all; I am a classically trained pianist, singer, dancer and actress. I was being taught craft and discipline in a serious manner but… Read More @kingviktoria: What’s a defining moment in your life?

Visuals matter more than story because they add context. Film is an autopsy into an artist’s soul. It’s an art form that can transform an audience to get in touch with their humanity and yet at the same time provide an escapism that may or may not be centered in & around truth.  I come… Read More @kingviktoria: Why did you decide to get into this industry?

Feel free to follow my Instagram @realpbread and also @mistressredfilm for updates on my short film the Daily Life of Mistress Red! I’m currently planning on crafting Mistress Red into a series and I’m hoping to wrap up editing soon!

I love to collect all things vintage from the 1940’s-1960’s. I’m literally a hoarder of vintage memorabilia from vintage cameras, clothing, records and film! I love vintage fashion, jazz and I’m very passionate about history! My favorite vintage item is my Bolex H16 camera. I love shooting black & white and I am beyond blessed… Read More @realpbread @mistressredfilm: What, if anything, do you collect?

My advice for other women in the industry is to stay true to yourself and to use all the love, energy and strength our mothers gave us to thrive. Build other women and share your knowledge. Be fearless and know that you have sisters in the audience who are standing by your vision, perspective and… Read More @realpbread @mistressredfilm: What advice do you have for other women in the industry?

A successful moment in my career so far is receiving Sundance Film Institute’s Native Filmmaker’s Lab Fellowship in 2019. I had the chance to workshop my project The Daily Life of Mistress Red with wonderful filmmakers such as Jennifer Reeder and Gregory Nava who directed my favorite childhood movie Selena (1997). I’m thankful for the… Read More @realpbread @mistressredfilm: What is a successful moment in your career so far?

My biggest concern with the future used to be whether people are ready for an indigenous female queer voice now my concern is whether COVID-19 has changed the way of filmmaking. I wonder if I’ll be able to work again and be able to get my hands on a camera soon. The pandemic has frozen… Read More @realpbread @mistressredfilm: What is your biggest concern with the future?

A defining moment is when I wrote my short film The Daily Life of Mistress Red. Writing a script about an indigenous dominatrix who whips white supremacists was definitely freeing. It helped me unleash truths I’ve been shy about and also showed me that I have my own voice. I wrote the script out of… Read More @realpbread @mistressredfilm: What’s a defining moment in your life?

I decided to work in the film industry when I was a teenager. As an indigenous person, I realized that there wasn’t a film that spoke to my experience living as an indigenous woman. Film is the most tangible and effective media to tell stories with. I started as a screenwriter and eventually found my… Read More @realpbread @mistressredfilm: Why did you decide to get into this industry?

Getting staffed on a show. Becoming a showrunner, selling scripts, pitches. Ultimately it’s getting all the things I’ve wanted and more. But one thing in particular, is helping others as well. I can’t tell you how many people put in a phone call, email, text to get me jobs. I want to do that for… Read More @itskristinathomas: What are you working on next? In addition, if people want to find out more about you, where can they find you on social media?