Eve Sanchez is a filmmaker born and raised in East Los Angeles. A beginner roller
derby player in the Los Angeles area, Eve created Starting Whistle as part of their
master’s thesis project. Their interest and participation in roller derby make the
film especially personal, marking their first step into filmmaking with an authentic
perspective.
Eventive. “2025 San Francisco Transgender Film Festival.” Accessed June 25, 2026.
https://sftff2025.eventive.org/films.