Biography
Primarily now a writer, Leilani first trained in acting with The Impulse Company under the mentorship of Artistic Director Scott Williams and has studied with teachers from The Actors Studio / New York and cult British director Ken Campbell. She practices an ethos of truthfulness of expression and utilises a collaborative mindset in all her work.
Having spent the early part of her career on stage, Leilani applied her training to the wonders of film when in addition to acting and screenwriting she began directing and producing film, spending five years co-running a London filmmaking collaborative with over 1000 members. Her directorial debut Death of the Dinosaurs was nominated for a British Independent Film Award and her short films have been seen and sold around the world. With her focus now entirely on on writing Leilani brings her extensive training in artistic expression to screenplays, with a preference for historical adaptation. Leilani also has a keen interest in new media including the potential for vertical video and VR technology. She has been blogging for the London Screenwriters' Festival since it's inception in 2010 and is an alumni of the 2019 London Screenwriters' Festival Talent Campus.
Having spent the early part of her career on stage, Leilani applied her training to the wonders of film when in addition to acting and screenwriting she began directing and producing film, spending five years co-running a London filmmaking collaborative with over 1000 members. Her directorial debut Death of the Dinosaurs was nominated for a British Independent Film Award and her short films have been seen and sold around the world. With her focus now entirely on on writing Leilani brings her extensive training in artistic expression to screenplays, with a preference for historical adaptation. Leilani also has a keen interest in new media including the potential for vertical video and VR technology. She has been blogging for the London Screenwriters' Festival since it's inception in 2010 and is an alumni of the 2019 London Screenwriters' Festival Talent Campus.
