Kayla Marriott is a writer, director, and producer with her production company, A Very Marry Productions. Driven by a passion for bringing diverse voices to the forefront of the film industry, she tells compelling stories that shine a light on women and the LGBTQIA+ community through the lens of horror.

Kayla’s most recent short film, A Calling Home, took home Best Actress at RidgewoodIFF and Best Director at NewarkIFF 2023. Earlier on in her career, 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 films, Kayla is a freelance Script Supervisor. Her credits also include work as an AD, grip, 2nd AC, and PA. On shorts; Dawn, High Tide, The Break Up, Grave Disturbance, and feature film Mass Hysteria. Commercial work includes; Levi’s, Rolex, World Market, and M12 Commercials.

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.