Regina 'Peachy' Simons

From child actor to award-winning filmmaker, Regina Dezbah Simons is a Diné, Nakoda, and Dakota writer and director committed to reclaiming Native narratives on screen. She was born in Utah, grew up in Southern California, and is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation. Regina's work centers Indigenous protagonists and challenges stereotypical portrayals, with projects spanning narrative, documentary, and experimental genres. Her storytelling reflects a deep commitment to truth, representation, and cultural integrity.