about me

I am forever learning and trying out new things, but a few constants in my life are: the belief that less is more, an inability to put down a good book once I’ve started, and an undying love for the Oxford comma.

707-708-6654

kealani623@gmail.com

recognition

  • 2024 Magellan Awards- Gold (3)

  • 2024 MediaPost OMMA Awards- Finalist

  • 2024 MUSE Awards- Platinum (3)

  • 2024 Cannes Lions- Shortlist (3)

  • 2023 The College Television Awards- Student Emmy Nominee

  • 2022 Young Ones- Gold ADC Cube

  • 2022 Young Ones- Bronze ADC Cube (2)

  • 2022 Young Ones- ADC Merit (6)

  • 2022 Young Ones- Bronze ADC Shortlist

  • 2022 International ANDYs Awards- Gold (2)

  • 2022 Telly Awards- Silver (3)

  • 2022 Best Shorts Competition Film Festival- Award of Excellence

  • 2022 FilmQuest Film Festival- Official Selection

  • 2022 Utah ADDYs- Best in Show

  • 2022 Utah ADDYs- Gold (1)

  • 2022 Utah ADDYs- Silver (2)

  • 2021 La Pieza- Finalist

  • 2020 D&AD New Blood- Wood Pencil

currently writing at VML Miami