Cristy Trabadass is an award-winning writer, director, producer, and entrepreneur with eight years of experience in narrative, documentary, and episodic filmmaking. She is the owner and co-founder of three South Florida production companies—Trabadass Productions, Smoke Stacks Studios, and Jumped Who Productions—where she develops film, television, and commercial projects. A graduate of Florida State University’s College of Motion Picture Arts, she is an alumna of the Sundance Ignite x Adobe Fellowship, the Sundance Emerging Filmmakers Program, and the Sundance Institute Short Film Intensive, a program dedicated to nurturing independent storytelling and new talent. In 2016, she was recognized as a YoungArts Winner in Cinematic Arts and is a member of the National Association of Latino Independent Producers.

Her work spans independent features, television, and music videos, with credits including the documentary short Día de Muertos in the City (2025, post-production), Savage Lands (2025), and Princessa (2024). She has collaborated with HBO, Rolling Loud, and Strange Music, cementing her reputation as a bold and versatile filmmaker. Her 2017 documentary, Underground Tantrum, explored South Florida’s underground music scene and premiered at the New York Hip Hop Film Festival. In 2018, her short film Habit was selected for the Sundance Institute Short Film Intensive, and her thesis film Baked Goods (2019) was featured at the NALIP Latino Media Fest. Her work is now streaming on Apple TV+, Amazon Prime, HBO Max, and Tubi.

Beyond filmmaking, Trabadass is committed to mentorship and education. As the Film Discipline Coordinator at YoungArts, she guides emerging filmmakers through the creative process, providing critical feedback and fostering artistic exchange. She has also served as a mentor at the After School Film Institute and continues to champion independent storytelling. With a fearless approach to filmmaking and a drive to push creative boundaries.