Meet Miracle Valenzuela Everett | Director, Producer, Writer, Founder of ENBY Productions

We had the good fortune of connecting with Miracle Valenzuela Everett and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Miracle, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
I wanted to start ENBY Productions because I am passionate about film and media that highlights the stories of those who are transgender, non-binary, people of color and disabled. I started working in the film industry in 2020, and began working on other folks projects in 2021. As I was in the process of creating my first short film “A Wedding to Diego” I found the best way to create the representation I wanted to see, was to do it myself. ENBY Productions produces film, media and events in Portland, Oregon, and soon Los Angeles and New York City. I came up with the name ENBY Productions, from identifying as non-binary and wanting to mostly support transgender and non-binary projects. I also liked that ENBY could be an obvious acronym for the queer community, and others would wonder what it stands for. We are currently in the festival season for our short film “A Wedding to Diego” and in pre-production for the feature version of this script, which has already been written. We also are working on a music video project and other film events.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I have always identified as an artist, since childhood, I would say I wanted to be an artist when I grow up. My mediums have changed from painting, singing, songwriting, film, drag and much more. I tend to enjoy dabbling in many fields. But at the moment I am putting my focus on the art of film. I have a couple video projects I have done in the past which allowed me to explore who I wanted to highlight in my stories. My project “Chamomile Blue” portrayed a loving relationship between two trans masc folks. My other project “The Realization” highlighted a queer Latina woman in Portland and how they find joy in solitude. I am most proud of my short film “A Wedding to Diego” which has now premiered in several states across the United States, and we are prepping for its international premiere at the Poland LGBT+ Festival in early April. I hosted an exclusive screening and QA of our short in Portland, Oregon, where I currently like and where the film was made. The feedback from that night and audience has been life changing, meeting and hearing from so many trans and non-binary folks and allies on their desire for this representation that is not orbiting around only trauma, and shows a slice of life of our community. I am exceptionally excited to make the feature version of “A Wedding to Diego” Excited to see our actors in a big project, excited to produce a large set, and directing my vision into reality. I got to where I am today by following my intuition on projects that matter to me. I started with a lot of learning in online classes and in person workshops. I got my first on set job through the Oregon Pathways PA Program on the Amazon movie “Somebody I Used to Know” From that start, I have been making connections, working on other sets, and connecting with community on projects that are important. I’ve learned above all taking care of your community and self will always be most important. I work very hard in every project I am on, and I also encourage myself and others to take care of yourself during your creative process. I want the world to know that I want to be a part of the process of creating new representation, I want to be known for my work, for audiences to experience my art, and make it their own, and be inspired to create themselves.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I am originally from Los Angeles, I grew up in West Hollywood until I was 17, and moved to college in San Francisco. When I come back to visit LA I have several places I want to go to and show others too! My favorite restaurant in LA is Andre’s on Wilshire. I have been eating there since I was a child, and it is still so nostalgic and delicious and affordable. I always enjoy going up to the Hollywood Hills at night and getting a beautiful view of the city’s lights, a classic but sometimes busy spot for that would be The Griffith Observatory. One of my favorite areas in LA is Silverlake and Los Feliz. Seeing a film at the Vista is always a joy, stopping in for books at Skylight Books, and getting a meal at the House of Pie. I went to high school in Santa Monica, so I have a love for the beach as well, grabbing something at Hot Dog on the Stick and watching the sunset. One of my newer spots that I love is Tramp Stamp Granny’s a piano bar in Hollywood owned by Darren Criss where the theater kids congregate to celebrate music. I have to go there every time I am in town. Another classic restaurant I love is El Coyote on Beverly. I grew up in this area and would constantly explore Beverly’s cafes, restaurants and shops. I also have been enjoying going to a Dark Cathedral drag show when I am in town, where they really highlight the trans community of drag perfomers in LA.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I would like to shout out “Reel Stories” “Bay Area Video Coalition” “Pathways PA Program” “Oregon Film Office” “Women in Film Portland” “Outside the Frame Portland” “Koerner Camera” “Gearhead Grip and Electric” I also want to shout out my friends, family and community for supporting the vision of my business.

Website: https://www.miracletheartist.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miracletheartist/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miracle-valenzuela-everett-755408104/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miracletheartist/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@aweddingtodiego

Other: https://www.aweddingtodiego.com/

Image Credits
Hayley Manor, Kelsey Morrell, Miracle Valenzuela Everett