Kayla is a filmmaker and photographer born and raised in Hawai‘i and now living in LA. Her experience crosses all departments but she has a soft spot for impactful storytelling.

Some of her favorite projects are often the ones she finds most challenging. From producing and filming a snow sport film, coordinating logistics for a short film nearly 5000 miles away, or finding a healthy meal for crew in remote cabin towns across the West Coast.

Her passion lies in telling stories with depth that challenge beliefs, encourage empathy, and highlight the intersection between humans and the natural world. Her approach to filmmaking starts with the understanding that her films might not save the world, but maybe they can inspire it to change.

She is currently in the process of making a short documentary, Chasing Wind. It will be her directorial debut.

When she’s not working, you can usually find her on a board (surf, skate, snow), playing soccer, or rating the lattes and hotdogs of the West Coast!