Three Latina Screenwriters Sound Off
Film and television all begin on the page so I spoke to three Latina screenwriters who opened up about the struggles and rewards of creating.
Ingrid Cruz
Ingrid Cruz is a freelance writer and independent filmmaker. You can follow her writing, sarcasm, and musings on Twitter or Instagram: @ingridquerubina.
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