Alexandra Cuerdo

During our Teen Vogue Summit, Express Yourself: Creativity Through Social Media panel, we got to speak with three creatives who are reinventing that infamous definition and proving that no matter where you are in your creative journey there's a community waiting for you with open arms that will help you celebrate and embrace your unapologetic self.

Alexandra Cuerdo cast people in her queer AAPI community to portray a younger version of herself in “Dancing on my Own,” in which she comes out to her mother during a heated conversation.

At a moment when Hollywood is listening more than ever to suggestions on how to make this industry more inclusive, a group of indie producers of color have written an open letter with some worthwhile suggestions meant to guide change.