Being a woman of color and a filmmaker in Austin can sometimes feel like an oxymoron, especially in a city where so much of the industry is white and male-dominated. It is often left to women themselves to create spaces that will be accepting of their work and expression.

In the midst of the controlled chaos of Austin Film Festival sat Minhal Baig, tucked into a quiet corner of a downtown cafe.In the midst of the controlled chaos of Austin Film Festival sat Minhal Baig, tucked into a quiet corner of a downtown cafe.