Overview

• Johnson revealed at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival that she is close to locking in her first full-length feature, based on a script by Cha Cha Real Smooth co-star Vanessa Burghardt.
• She says her long-standing bond with Burghardt gives her the confidence to helm the project and protect the autistic actress’s story.
• As a producer, Johnson vows to eliminate toxic sets by prioritizing healthy collaboration and mutual respect among cast and crew.
• Rejecting box-office tallies as the sole metric, she measures success by a film’s ability to move and resonate with its audience.
• Alongside her directorial ambitions, Johnson says she is eager to stretch her acting range by playing a psychopath and taking on action roles.