Barefoot Director

18/09/2026

Christine Chen is an amazing filmmaker and friend. If you are in a position to help, please consider contributing to help her get the story out about her journey. Healing through art...

Art has been an essential part of my brain cancer recovery. Creating throughout this journey—whether through writing or filmmaking—has helped me process everything, feel like I’m still moving forward, and keep my spirits high during some of the most difficult moments.

Now, meet the talented Jenna Zhu (), the actress taking on the deeply personal role of playing me in *Tumi & Me*! I’m so grateful to have her helping me bring this story to life. 🎬❤️

Support our proof-of-concept short at **TumiAndMe.com**.

17/09/2026

Come join us Saturday!

17/09/2026

We're almost set up for this weekend for the Texas Film Belt Project, so we decided to do an impromptu Barefoot Director. Come see us this weekend! Only $20!

16/09/2026

Have you gotten your tickets for the Texas Film Belt Project Saturday? Use the qr code to purchase online. Only $20 for a full day of films!

16/09/2026

Almost time for the news!

15/09/2026

Guess where I am this morning?

15/09/2026

That time we had an unexpected guest during a Barefoot Director interview with local filmmaker Doug Underwood.

14/09/2026

We're nothing without our fans!

Thank you Barefoot on the Bayou Film Group for the Fan donation !! Fans for Fans !
Texas Film Belt Program this Saturday at OCP!!

08/09/2026

Finally, on the 7th anniversary of the day we wrapped shooting Shhh, I have released it on YouTube and Vimeo, so if you've been wanting to see it, but haven't, now is your chance! Here's the link:

Shhh! is a short spy romcom written and directed by Penny LeLeux.W...

16/04/2026

We picked up our first funds for the 2nd annual Texas Film Belt Project that will be held Sept 19 in Orange. We could not do this without the project being funded in part by the B.A. & E.W. Steinhagan Benevolent Trust through the Southeast Arts Council. Thank you SETAC and Steinhagan! Submissions are now underway on FilmFreeway. If you have a film that was shot within 50 miles of Interstate 10, submit it to the Texas Film Belt Project today!