The Storyteller Q&A
A Conversation with Storytellers in our Industry
Our August Guest
WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER KRISTINA THOMAS
Born in east oakland, california…
Kristina emerged as a rising talent in the documentary world, making her mark by winning a contest for $50,000 to direct a compelling TV pilot in New Orleans for MTV/Endemol. Transitioning through roles like script coordinator on acclaimed shows such as “Greenleaf,” “Lovecraft Country,” and “The Haunting of Bly Manor” (S2), Kristina's journey reached a pivotal moment when her feature script, "WORTH IT," garnered well-deserved recognition as a semi-finalist in prestigious competitions like Women in Film/The Black List and BET's Project Cre8 Feature.
While her achievements in the feature realm are notable, Kristina's prowess extends to the realm of shorts, with her comedy short "HOUSE OF BALLS" earning accolades such as lead actress Mariah Robinson's triumph at the Alt Film Festival and Best Actor recognition. The 1/2 pilot also claimed a spot as a semi-finalist in BET's Project Cre8: TV and the Hollyshorts Festival. The concept short film for "WORTH IT" has been making waves at esteemed festivals, including the Canadian Screen Award qualifying Toronto Black Film Festival, and an honorable mention at the Lady Filmmakers Festival.
Kristina's influence extends beyond the screen as she has lent her expertise to scripted comedy podcasts like "YES WE CANNABIS" and "STRANDED" for Broadway Video. A former mentee in Women in Film Mentorship Program for directors and Amy Aniobe's TRIBE, Kristina recently finished Film Independent's Project Involve fellowship as a directing fellow. She’s staffed on JJ Abrams HBO show ‘Demimonde” and Dick Wolf’s CBS drama, “FBI: INTERNATIONAL.” This year, Kristina’s actively developing her feature, "Worth It."
Proudly an alumna of both Howard University and the University of Southern California, Kristina embodies a fusion of creativity, dedication, and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of storytelling in the world of film.
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