Narrative
Director Statement:
My filmmaking journey reflects a movement away from imposed narratives and toward self-defined, complex, and purposeful stories. Through these films, I reclaim authorship of my story, image, identity, and voice. 'Pretendian' is a fictional film based on real-world experiences. 'Grey' is a personal and introspective film. Together, these two films form a conversation about truth, representation, and the need to dismantle tropes that have long defined Native peoples in film and media.