Monica Mustelier

Monica Mustelier is an award-winning Afro-Latina writer and director who gets hives in cold weather. During her time as a performer, she was killed off in top-ranking films/TV: True Justice - starring "Master of Aikido" Steven Seagal, Hardwired - straight to DVD starring Val Kilmer and Smallville - credited as screaming nurse. Tired of being killed, Monica arose from the dead (like a phoenix) to create relatable and engaging stories with an inclusive and diverse team both in front of and behind the camera. Most recently she was a recipient of the Indigenous Screen Office's Solidarity Fund to write and develop two feature films. Her short film script "Waterfalls" just won Official Selection - Best Film Awards. She was also nominated for By Black's People's Choice Award for Best Black Canadian Film Director and was selected to participate in Women In The Director's Chair's Career Advancement Module in Vancouver (woohoo!). Shortly after the Toronto ACTRA Women's Committee (TAWC) selecte