DIRECTORS

Cynthia Garcia Williams is an Afro-Latina filmmaker born in Los Angeles, California. Five years ago, she discovered a deep passion for storytelling through screenwriting, and ever since, her work has centered on empowering and celebrating the human spirit. Drawing from her rich familial heritage, ancestral faith, and generational resilience, Cynthia infuses her characters and worlds with emotional truth and a touch of magic.

In 2021, she made her directorial debut with "Dukkha", an award-winning short based on her journey to sobriety, created through the Women of Color Filmmakers Director’s Lab. Six months later, she wrote and directed "Bilongo" and "The Bible Thumper and The Bruja", a bold comedy that revels in the power and vulnerability of humankind.

Her recent films include "Legend of El Cucuy" (developed with the LALIFF Inclusion Fellowship), "La Luz", and "Solar Flare Fiesta". She is a mentee with Unlock Her Potential and was recently selected as a 2025 Latina Mentorship fellow with the Alliance of Women Directors (announcement pending). Cynthia directed her first feature, the comedy "We’re Not Married?", which is set to stream in 2025.

Currently, Cynthia is developing several new projects, including "Slay Belle", a female rage holiday horror; "For Your Altar", a historical drama set in 1950s Cuba; and "Muerte", a horror film rooted in ancient Mexican ritual and lore.