Christina Hodel

Christina Hodel is an award-winning American/French Polynesian filmmaker, screenwriter, and actress. She holds a Ph.D. in Film and Media Studies from the University of Kansas, an M.A. in Individualized Study (Film/Dance) from New York University, and a B.A. in Film and Electronic Arts from California State University, Long Beach. As a practicing artist, Christina has written, directed, produced, starred in, and edited various industrials, public service announcements, commercials, event trailers, video installations, narrative films, and documentaries. Her award-winning feature documentary, "Freedom Love Gold," has screened at over 16 festivals around the world. Her films have received funding, won awards, and screened at festivals including Docs Without Borders, Rome Prisma Independent Film Awards, Essex Doc Fest, American Golden Picture International Film Festival, Tallgrass International Film Festival, Bare Bones International Film and Music Festival, and Lady's First International Film Festival among many others.