Kayla Marriott is a writer, director, and producer based in the Bay Area. She focuses on telling women and LGBTQIA+ stories through the lens of horror.
Company
A Very Marry Productions
Kayla’s most recent short film, A Calling Home, took home Best Actress at RidgewoodIFF and Best Director at NewarkIFF 2023. Her exceptional talent was recognized early on in her career when her team won the Jury Prize and Golden Tripod at Terminus for their film Equus during her sophomore year at MassArt. Her thesis film, You Can't See Out, also garnered numerous accolades at film festivals in 2020.
Along with working on her own films, Kayla has freelanced as an AD, Grip/Gaffer, 2nd AC, and PA on both Narrative and Commercial projects. Some of these include The Break Up short film, Grave Disturbance short film, World Market Commercial, M12 Commercial, videographer for two 49ers football games, and feature film Mass Hysteria.
With her vast experience in film and life, Kayla's unique perspective is a breath of fresh air in the horror genre. She strives to push boundaries and reimagine tropes, incorporating experimental practices into traditional narrative. With her dedication to representing marginalized voices and telling compelling stories, Kayla is someone to watch in the world of horror.
  • Producer (7 Credits)
    Smoke & Mirrors2024
    Short
    A Calling Home2023
    Short
    Lycan2022
    Short
    You Can't See Out2020
    Short, Student
    Aonar2019
    Short, Student
    Under Introspection2018
    Short, Student
    Drown2017
    Short, Student
  • Writer (7 Credits)
    Smoke & Mirrors2024
    Short
    A Calling Home2023
    Short
    Lycan2022
    Short
    You Can't See Out2020
    Short, Student
    Aonar2019
    Short, Student
    Under Introspection2018
    Short, Student
    Drown2017
    Short, Student
  • Director (7 Credits)
    Smoke & Mirrors2024
    Short
    A Calling Home2023
    Short
    Lycan2022
    Short
    You Can't See Out2020
    Short, Student
    Aonar2019
    Short, Student
    Under Introspection2018
    Short, Student
    Drown2017
    Short, Student
  • Editor (2 Credits)
    A Calling Home2023
    Short
    Under Introspection2018
    Short, Student
  • Acting (1 Credit)
    Drown2017
    Short, Student
Best Director of a Short Film
A Calling Home
NewarkIFF
Newark
2023
Best Actress
A Calling Home
Ridgewood International Film Festival
Ridgewood, NJ
2023
College
MassArt
Film/Video
20162020
College
University of Creative Arts, Farnham, UK
Film Production
2018
Birth Date
August 20
Birth City
Lambertville
Current City
Oakland
Hometown
Lambertvillle
Height
5'8
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
Caucasian
Eye Color
Green
Zodiac Sign
Leo
Kayla Marriott is a writer, director, and producer based in the Bay Area. She focuses on telling women and LGBTQIA+ stories through the lens of horror.
Company
A Very Marry Productions
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