SHE SPOTLIGHT: Sabrina Culver on Sustainable Storytelling, Inclusive Sets and Reclaiming Women’s Narratives

SABRINA CULVER

Actress / Producer / Founder, Twin Flames Productions

In this SHE SPOTLIGHT, we meet Sabrina Culver, an actress, producer and founder of Twin Flames Productions, whose work is rooted in inclusive filmmaking, sustainable practice and making space for women’s stories across generations.

From early days building imaginary dressing rooms instead of forts, to a career spanning more than 100 roles across film, television and soaps, Sabrina has never lost the creative spark that first drew her to performance. Today, alongside her work in front of the camera, she is helping build a more compassionate and inclusive industry: one that challenges sexism, ageism and harmful stereotypes, while championing sustainability both on and off screen.

Sabrina, tell us about your journey into the industry and the kind of change you want to create through your work.

I always say my “lightbulb moment” happened the first time my father took me to see Annie on Broadway.

Growing up just outside New York City, I was already the child building dressing rooms instead of forts out of blocks, but seeing that show made everything click. I started professionally much earlier than people might realise, landing my first commercial and modelling jobs while I was still in elementary school. I loved leaving school early to head into Manhattan for castings.

My first major “almost” break came in my senior year at Emerson College, when I won a nationwide search to play a young Marilyn Monroe in a film called Broken Dreams. Although the production eventually fell through, booking a role like that opened doors and helped launch a career that has now included more than 100 roles across film, television and soaps.

The acting bug has never faded. Alongside performing, I am now focused on integrating sustainable practices into the films I work on, reducing waste and costs, supporting women-led projects, and encouraging future generations. As I get older, I am also increasingly interested in working with organisations that challenge ageism and marginalisation.

What are you building right now, and why does it matter to you?

At Twin Flames Productions, we challenge sexism, ageism and harmful stereotypes by creating a genuinely inclusive filmmaking environment.

Our mission is to amplify multifaceted and diverse voices, with a particular focus on stories centred around women. I believe the way we make work matters as much as the work itself: who gets seen, who gets heard, whose stories are considered valuable, and what kind of environments we create for people to thrive in.

What is something people may not see from the outside?

At times I may appear confident in a film or as a presenter. I have presented at the Asian Television Awards, broadcast to millions of viewers across Asia, but I have had to push through significant fear and self-doubt.

I still struggle with body image and insecurity. Being an actress does not always mean you are naturally an extrovert.

For me, the journey has involved transforming intense shyness into focused character work. It is an ongoing process, sometimes exhausting, but also deeply empowering.

What does Cannes represent to you at this stage of your journey?

Cannes represents a powerful intersection of personal transformation and cinematic possibility.

It is a space where I feel there is a growing shift towards honouring mature actresses, powerful women and the reclaiming of our own narratives. At this point in my journey, I am excited to step more fully into a mentoring role for the next generation, while continuing to champion sustainability in film.

As an ambassador for the Sustainable Film Fund, I want to keep building awareness around what a more environmentally conscious industry can look like.

I was also excited to bring this ethos to the red carpet, wearing a gown made from 100 recycled plastic bottles at the Lumière.

What does building collective power mean to you in practice?

For me, building collective power means using shared narratives, international networks and sustainable advocacy to create meaningful industry change.

It means empowering underrepresented voices and supporting women of all ages to reclaim their stories.

As a cultural ambassador for the Hellenic Los Angeles network, I help connect artists and filmmakers across Europe, the United States and Greece. Through projects such as the Removed film series, we use storytelling to shine a light on social issues including the foster-care system, with the hope of creating greater awareness and change.

I am looking to connect with artists and creators who share a commitment to sustainability in entertainment, compassion, empathy and using their platforms with purpose. I am also always open to meeting producers and artists from across this global network who could spark meaningful new creative partnerships.

“Building collective power is the practice of using shared narratives, international networks and sustainable advocacy to create meaningful industry change.” - Sabrina Culver