Biography
Award-winning teen actress, writer, producer and director Arianna Goarley is based in Toronto, Ontario and has appeared/voiced multiple theatre, film and television productions including "Matilda" (Moving Art Centre), Holly Hobbie (2018) (Hulu/Family Channel), My Dance Teacher Is a Vampire (2020) (Cinethetica) and Milk Kids (2019) (Messy Pictures). She began her career performing in Musical Theatre productions during which time she developed an instant passion for the art of storytelling. Following on-camera acting lessons, Arianna began auditioning for commercials, and her love for the industry blossomed during an appearance on Universal Kids NBC's The Big Fun Crafty Show (2018). While continuing to pursue student and independent projects, Arianna realized that she enjoyed being both in front of, and behind, the camera. As a result, Arianna founded her own production company, With Grace Productions, and has already written, produced and directed several films. Arianna's work on both sides of the camera has earned her multiple award wins including Nova Star Awards 2022 - Best Ensemble 11-15 (Children of Arcand); Nova Star Awards 2021 - Best Ensemble 12-14 (My Dance Teacher is a Vampire) and Best Filmmaker 10-13 (My Dance Teacher is a Vampire); her award nominations include Nova Star Awards 2023 - Best Young Director/Filmmaker (The Tea Party); Fentress Student Film Fest Best Director and Best Female Student Filmmaker (Sara Snow and the Seven Dancers); Daytime Emmy Awards - Outstanding Preschool Children's Series (The Big Fun Crafty Show).
Since being diagnosed with ADHD/Generalized Anxiety several years ago, Arianna has used her talent, experience and creativity to break down barriers and stigmas about neurodivergence, and to heighten mental health awareness with an emphasis on ADHD and anxiety disorders. Her latest film, The Tea Party (2023), which Arianna wrote (at age 15), produced and directed, is an innovative reimagining of the tea party scene from "Alice in Wonderland." A fresh take on the popular fable, the story is told from the perspective of a young Alice who suffers from ADHD. Arianna continues to advocate for mental health and neurodiversity, which led to the writing of this very special film. "The Tea Party" made its world premiere screening debut at the TLC Chinese Theatre in Hollywood during the 2023 DANCES WITH FILMS: LA Festival, and has been featured on CTV News: Barrie twice, as well as the Canadian variety-talk show EveRIAthing (2013).
Arianna also wrote, produced and directed the film Sara Snow and the Seven Dancers (2021) which follows classically trained ballerina Sara Snow's unjust dismissal from her studio which sets her on a path of reinvention and empowerment. Supported by her friend Mia, Sara is introduced to seven diverse dancers who help awaken her to the beauty in movement and self-expression. It is a film about self-discovery, breaking down barriers and stigmas, and self-acceptance.
Arianna's training includes classes at LeBlanc School of Acting, Moving Art Centre for Performing Arts, The Second City Toronto, Armstrong Acting Studios and Drayton Entertainment. In addition to writing, producing, directing and acting, Arianna is also a skilled dancer, singer, and puppeteer. When not working, she enjoys history, figure-skating, roller-skating, downhill skiing, skateboarding, longboarding and trampoline. Arianna is the founder of Club Etre Canada and a proud member of Kids T.O. Kids Runway of Hope.
Arianna is represented by Alicia Faucher at Element Artist Management in Toronto / 416.538.6888 and her publicity is handled by NoodleHead Productions.
