Sarah Kambe Holland | |
|---|---|
 Sarah Kambe Holland in 2023 | |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Director Screenwriter Actress |
| Notable work | Egghead & Twinkie (2023) |
Sarah Kambe Holland (born 4 July 1997) is a queer Asian American film director, screenwriter, and actress. [1] She received the Best Directing Award from the Women Making a Scene International Film Project in 2019. [2] She wrote, produced, and directed Egghead & Twinkie (2023). [3]
Sarah Kambe Holland was raised in Fukuoka, Japan as well as Austin, Texas. She graduated with a BFA and then an MFA in Film at the University of Central Florida. [4] [5]
While studying at the University of Central Florida, Holland directed a number of short films, including In Bloom and Lady Bikers of Kolkata. In 2019, she introduced her short film Egghead & Twinkie, which won the grand prize at the 2020 Vibrant Media Productions Film Festival. [6] This short film was then expanded into a feature of the same title. [7] [8] Holland obtained funding for Egghead & Twinkie (2023) on TikTok, the first feature film to successfully crowdfund on the platform. [9] [10]
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