What kind of films do you make?

Hybrid films, part documentary, part narrative, part heartbeat. I tell stories that center Native identity, undo erasure, and reflect the messy, beautiful, complexity of lived experience.

Why ‘Grey?’

I plucked a single grey hair and it unraveled a story about ancestry, aging, and the contradictions we carry. It became my MFA thesis film, a personal meditation, and a reclamation.

Who are your influences as a filmmaker?

I’m inspired by the work of Sterlin Harjo, Rose Glass, Emerald Fennell, Chloé Zhao, Steve McQueen, and Raoul Peck.

What are your career ambitions?

To create bold, explorative, female-centric films. I want to expand across narrative, documentary, & experimental film forms while building visually distinctive collaborative work.

How would you describe your work?

Bold, visceral, and textured. My films lean into the unsettling & provocative while remaining intimate, female, visual, and healing.

How did you come up with the idea for ‘Pretendian?’

It began as a class assignment to write an original narrative with the potential to expand into a feature. I had never written a screenplay before, so I leaned into what scared me: exploring identity, performance, and truth. Drawing from personal industry experiences, I experimented with character development and found myself emotionally reverse-engineering the story. The themes emerged naturally through the process.

Are you an actress or a filmmaker?

Both. And a writer. And an editor. And a mom. I move fluidly between roles because my voice does not fit inside one box.

What inspires you?

My ancestors. My kids. The resilience of Native communities, the languages we’re working to learn and preserve, and the beauty of our everyday lives.

Where can I watch your films?

Some are currently on the festival circuit. Others simmering, soon-to-be released. Check back for links and follow along for updates. Or better yet, come to a screening and say ‘hi.’