Biography
August Kyss is a Canadian actress, producer, writer, and host who has rapidly emerged as a distinctive voice in independent horror and action cinema. Often associated with an authentic 1980s retro aesthetic, she is known for her discipline, work ethic, and uncommon transition from a successful career in medical aesthetics and makeup artistry back into film. Her breakout momentum accelerated during an exceptionally prolific 2024, in which she appeared in twelve feature films, earning recognition as a rising scream queen within the international indie horror circuit. Her performance as Vivienne opposite horror icon Debbie Rochon (Tromeo and Juliet),in the horror film "Flesh of The Unforgiven",garnered three Best Supporting Actress awards, including the Horror Nation 2024 Award for Best Performance by a Supporting Female Actor in an Independent Horror Film. She was inducted into the Tattness Entertainment Hall of Fame the same year and received the Madden Taylor Award for her contributions to independent cinema. Additional acclaim followed her starring role in the indie action film 'Death Bitch' which won Best Indie Made Under $100K at Film Threat's Award This! festival, further cementing her reputation for choosing bold, unconventional projects. She has also received Best Actress awards for her work as host in "The Devil's Dancers", an upcoming horror anthology series, where her command of tone and audience connection became a defining strength. She has recently starred in the hit horror comedy "Onlyfangs",opposite cult star Ginger Lynn (Rob Zombie's The Devil's Rejects).Her upcoming films include the multi award winning drama "A Farewell to Youth",opposite iconic star's, Matty Cardarople,(Stranger Things,Fallout),& Larry Thomas (Seinfeld's "Soup Nazi"),the supernatural horror film "Witches X",opposite legendary star Michael Eklund,(The Call),the action horror film "Jesus Cop" opposite 'Jackass' Star Bam Margera and frequent collaborator horror icon Lynn Lowry,(David Cronenberg's Shivers). In parallel with her film work, August offers private tarot consultations focused on North Node and South Node readings, helping creatives, performers, and industry professionals gain clarity, direction, and purpose within their personal and professional lives. Across mediums, her work reflects a consistent philosophy: genre storytelling is not escapism, but a tool for insight, transformation, and connection.
