DAUGHTERS LOST TO THE DESERT

April M. Sánchez

A temperamental mother seeks justice for the murder of her youngest daughter amidst widespread systemic corruption, which causes tension in the relationship with her surviving daughter whose grief overwhelms her.

April M. Sánchez was born and raised in El Paso, TX, on the US/Mexico border. Growing up in a bicultural city has inspired her stories, which often reflect the beauty, wonder, and traditional elements of border town Latinx culture. April holds a bachelor's degree in screenwriting and a Latino Media Studies certification from the University of Texas at Austin. Her scripts have made the final round in screenplay competitions such as the Sundance Screenwriters Lab, the semifinals in the Nicholl Fellowship and the Universal Writers Lab, among others.