ABOUT

MEET KAENA

kaena hood is a haitian american actress, writer, teacher, and overall visual arts geek on a mission to change the world with the art form that is storytelling. she fell in love with performing arts at the age of 11 during her first play on a middle school stage. she has not stopped performing since. kaena received her b. a in theater performance in 2014 at the university of south florida and has worked with a variety of fine professors and international directors through her studies. the usf theater program and the prestigious british international theater program granted her the opportunity to portray challenging leads in unique stage plays such as ti-jean and the original devised piece ravens. after receiving her education, she went on to teach theater to young high school art lovers and mentor students in her hometown, port saint lucie fl. the experience provided her with the tools and leadership skills she needed to propel her to the next challenge in her life. now as a resident of los angeles, aspiring has been intentionally removed from her titles. she is prepared to take over the world while making a significant impact with her platform and creations, one powerful piece of art at a time.

KAM ORIGINS

I continuously yearned for the opportunity to play complex, multidimensional characters through life changing stories. When I realized those opportunities wouldn’t just be presented to me, I knew that I had to create them for myself.  And so, these imaginary people, their stories and their worlds would start to develop and grow in my head. But I knew they couldn’t stay there.

Through collaboration with my peers, I watched the stories that were birthed in my mind and transferred on paper, brought to life. That feeling was- IS- magical, indescribable. I learned I had the power to create this magic over and over again while simultaneously providing opportunities for the amazing talent around me.

So I did. and Kaena Alice Media was created.

K.A.M- A collection of Independent Film, Media and Creative Visuals devoted to Purpose, Impact and Excellence. Written and Produced by yours truly.

LOVE,

MALACHI

Director: Britt Banks
Screenplay by: Kaena Hood
Production: Streetlight Productions/ K.A.M
Director of Photography: Cizko Quevedo
Short Film: Romance, Drama

A young patient in remission and his girlfriend’s plans are unexpectedly deterred when his
hospital discharge date gets postponed. The two must suddenly figure out how to make the most of their day against the odds.

“I just want to be here in 5 years, breathing and doing what I love to do. I just need to be free to tell my stories  from my spirit, my heart…unrestricted. Life is fleeting. If we could be here doing what we love to do, that is success.”- AVA DUVERNAY

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