About Kayla

Kayla is a recent graduate of Emerson College with a  BA in Media Arts Production. She is embarking on a career within the film and entertainment industry, specifically as a director and screenwriter.

Kayla has experience working for multiple major studios: for Whitaker Entertainment at Walt Disney Studios and DreamWorks Animation. 

She loves all forms of animation and is the director and co-writer of the award-winning independent stop-motion film, Cast Out, which premiered at Montclair Film Festival in October 2025. 

Kayla is an avid photographer and videographer, specializing in portrait photography. She has also worked as a documentarian for the historic New London Barn Playhouse, where she created a 15-minute-long documentary, filmed sizzle reels, and took BTS photos that were shared with their audience of over 10,000 followers across all social media platforms.