A suspenseful satire set in a near-future Texas that has seceded from the U.S. and classified childless women over 35 “Redundant” — declaring them fair game to kill.
LADY KINGS OF TEXAS is a 90-minute suspense comedy set in a near-future Texas that has seceded from the USA, where a so-called “family utopia” becomes a nightmare for childless women over 35, who are criminalized and hunted by bounty killers. At its center are four women living off the grid on a remote ranch: Loiza, a Latina “drill sergeant” wrestling with internalized misogyny; Cassidy, a gay social media influencer who doesn’t know who she is without an audience; Eleanor, a determined leader who longs for them to live as a chosen family; and Kendra, the newest friend, a Black rebel whose fierce devotion to her family drives her to risk outside contact. When a man claiming to be an ally arrives, the women aren’t sure whether to trust him, and soon bounty hunters descend — forcing them to defend their ranch and confront the secrets that fractured their bond a decade earlier. Blending suspense, satire, and dark humor, the film transforms post-Roe rage into catharsis, asking what it costs for women to remain visible in a society determined to erase them.
Erin Brown Thomas is a writer, director, and producer whose latest project, CHASERS—a bold, 31-minute single-continuous-shot pilot—will premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and screen at Slamdance, making it the first narrative project to be accepted into both festivals.
As a diplopic filmmaker, Erin literally sees everything twice, shaping her slick, visually heightened approach to "traumedies"—dramas that masquerade as comedies until delivering an emotional gut punch. Her produced credits explore vulnerability, the inner battle between self-identity and self-denial, and mental health - particularly for women reframing past trauma. Her writing also explores the perils of unchecked ambition, satirizes social imbalances, and earnestly critiques industrialized Christianity, blending tones into genre cocktails.
Erin’s writing has also been recognized as a Nicholl semifinalist, with her dramedy The Body of Chris ranked 16th out of 24,000 comedies on Coverfly’s Redlist. Beyond filmmaking, she co-founded and serves as Artistic Director of the Salute Your Shorts Film Festival, where she champions emerging talent, solidifying her role as a leader and advocate in the independent film industry.
Actress- Shannon Gilsela - "Xiomara"
Actress - Sony Bringas - "Olivia"
Actress / Producer - Giovannie Cruz - "Loiza"
Actor - Kellan Rhude - "Henry"
Cinematographer - Beth Napoli
