Maker, Changer, Mau- E15

Nava Mau is a filmmaker, actress, and cultural worker from Mexico City and San Antonio, Texas. Most recently, Nava wrote, produced, directed, and stars in “Waking Hour,” a short film about a young trans woman balancing her safety with her desire for intimacy. She is now serving as a producer on a short film titled “Lovebites,” currently in post-production, and she appears next in the short film “Femenina.” Over the past 8 years, Nava has engaged in culture change work with community-based service providers, student organizations, and survivors of violence. Her long-term vision is to illuminate the stories of marginalized people in order to expand their access to resources. In this episode, Nava discusses how she navigates safety and intimacy dating as a trans woman (a topic she explores in her film "Waking Hour,) her work serving LGBTQ survivors of intimate partner violence for Community United Against Violence, her creative aspirations, and her intimate experiences at different stages of her life. Social Media Links: Follow The Peak on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook and, if you want, donate to our Ko-Fi account! Follow Nava Mau on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook You can watch Waking Hour on Vimeo and follow on Facebook for updates as it makes the festival circuit!