First look Stills from the upcoming film “Sanctuary”

Untraditional Films. © 2025 All Rights Reserved.

EXCLUSIVE: Directors Timothy Richardson and Laniqua Collins Richardson bring an intimate and deeply resonant story to the screen with their latest film, Sanctuary.

At its core, Sanctuary is a meditation on a fractured mother-daughter bond, delving into themes of healing, identity, and the quiet strength found in vulnerability.

Crafted with emotional honesty and a strong directorial vision, Sanctuary invites audiences to confront the quiet spaces where pain resides, and where transformation begins.

Stay tuned for updates and behind-the-scenes looks at untraditionalfilms.com as the film progresses toward release.

Ysela Williams (L) and Marlena Robinson (R) in Sanctuary | Still Courtesy of Untraditional Films. © 2025 All Rights Reserved.

Ysela Williams in Sanctuary | Still Courtesy of Untraditional Films. © 2025 All Rights Reserved.

Chad Chambers in Sanctuary | Still Courtesy of Untraditional Films. © 2025 All Rights Reserved.

Marlena Robinson in Sanctuary | Still Courtesy of Untraditional Films. © 2025 All Rights Reserved.

Untraditional Films is an award-winning independent production company committed to amplifying diverse voices and stories while championing underrepresented perspectives that resonate deeply with audiences.