Rena Sapon-White

Rena Sapon-White is a Los Angeles-based author and filmmaker. A Dartmouth Film graduate, she has directed award-winning documentaries and produced festival favorites like Summer '03 (2018) and ONLY (2019). She has also produced several made-for-TV holiday rom-coms, including the upcoming Lifetime Original, Christmas on the Alpaca Farm (2024). Her debut novel, The Christmas Pic, combines her story-crafting expertise with her passion for exploring queer themes and complex characters. When she's not behind the camera or keyboard, Rena can be found exploring California's wild landscapes with her dog or jumping into the ocean to encounter its myriad sea creatures.