Directing Under Pressure: Finding Strength in Yourself | Kristina Thomas

Directing under pressure, safe-set leadership, and fast indie workflows.Inside Out host Yhá Mourhia Wright sits down with writer–director Kristina Renee Thomas at the BraveMaker Film Festival to unpack her award-winning short film "Saving All My Love" (written by Tyler Young), a story where hoarding becomes a cinematic metaphor for grief, memory, and mother–daughter relationships.This episode dives deep into:• How Kristina built an all-women & non-binary crew• What it really takes to pull off a two-day indie film shoot• Directing tools that elevate performance: blocking, rehearsals, breathwork, and emotional prep• Creating safe spaces for actors (especially 11–25)• Using faith, resourcefulness, and technology to solve production challenges• Leading with intention when directing under pressureWho it’s for: directors, writer-directors, film students, and indie creators seeking stronger performances, healthier sets, and faster, more efficient filmmaking workflows.

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This episode was filmed by:

Darrion Webb and Marques "MD" DuPree

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Edited by:

Tyson L. Adams of New Hyde Media

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