Christina Wren

Christina Wren is a talented writer and producer celebrated for her innovative storytelling and unique perspectives, most recently showcased in her comedy series, *Hicksters*. This engaging show centers on a spirited Hijabi woman and her metropolitan Black husband who unexpectedly inherit a farm in a politically charged region, leading to a series of comedic and heartfelt adventures. *Hicksters* was recognized as a finalist at the Sundance Lab, drawing inspiration from Christina's own upbringing as the daughter of a Middle Eastern father and an Iowan mother, navigating life in urban America.

As a co-founder of the production company Two Kids with a Camera, Christina has developed branded content for esteemed platforms such as Travel Channel, HGTV, PBS, and Discovery Digital. Among her notable achievements, she produced 80 live-action segments for the Emmy Award-winning children's series *Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood* and the feature films *Moon and Sun* and *Rehabilitation of the Hill*.

A graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Christina honed her skills in playwriting and was part of NYU’s inaugural Hip Hop Theater course, contributing to the devised production, *Re/Rites*. Her early projects included a multimedia exploration of oral histories in Pittsburgh and the documentary *Streetball*, which followed South Africa’s teams in the 2008/2009 Homeless World Cup. Christina's first feature film, *Saudade?*, delves into the harrowing experiences of youth homelessness through the journey of a teenager seeking her missing brother in New York City.

Christina’s work is deeply informed by her multifaceted cultural, economic, and regional experiences, striving to present nuanced narratives that challenge mainstream media portrayals.