This week, host Arianna Lemus sits down with Selina Ringel, an award-winning Mexican-American filmmaker whose bold storytelling and relentless creative drive have made her a standout voice in independent cinema. As a writer, producer, and actress, she’s built a body of work that pushes boundaries and resonates across communities.

Her latest feature film, You, Me & Her, earned 15 awards and premiered in 250 theaters nationwide as the Alpha test for Fithian Group’s innovative distribution platform, Attend. The film was later acquired by Starz, and is now streaming on Starz, Amazon, and Apple TV.

Beyond the screen, Selina continues to inspire with her bestselling book Be The Train, a powerful guide for emerging filmmakers that has quickly become required reading at film programs across the country. Her mission is simple but transformative: help creators take ownership of their voice, their stories, and their careers.

In this conversation, Selina opens up about her evolution as a filmmaker, the risks and resilience behind her work, and the mission that drives everything she creates.

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🎧 Credits

Host: Arianna Lemus

Producer: Brenda Hernández

Camera Ops: Brenda Hernández / Marlon V. Rodriguez

Editor: Brenna Cherry