Biography
Leilani Amour Arenzana, a Multi Award - Winning Director, Writer and Producer who has written, produced and directed feature films, short stories, music/corporate videos, commercials, PSA, documentaries and musical plays. Leilani graduated with her Master of Fine Arts Degree, Motion Pictures and Television with the emphasis in Directing at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA. on May 21st, 2015. She also holds several degrees including a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the Academy of Art University of San Francisco (Major in Motion Picture/TV and Video). She also studied Pre-Med and Law. Active S.A.G. - AFTRA Member since 1996.
She has been involved with numerous major films and television worldwide including "Matrix Reloaded" both as a Cast and a Crew Member, "Ant-Man", "San Andreas", "Hawaii 5-0", Magnum P.I., NCIS Hawaii, Nash Bridges and the Netflix TV show titled "13 Reasons Why" to name a few. She has worked with big studios including Warner Brothers, Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures, MGM, ABC/Disney, Netflix and other independent movie companies.
She has worked with directors including Clint Eastwood, Francis Ford Coppola, Danny Boyle, Spike Lee, Michael Bay and many more, as well as big name actors/actresses. Leilani is affiliated with several entertainment production companies throughout the country and globally. Leilani owns and operates Heavenly Eyes Productions, Inc., a film/video production company since 2000. A member of IDA (International Documentary Association).
A filmmaker, an entrepreneur, production designer, an educator and a mentor to aspiring performers and filmmakers. Recently completed two music videos, "Rebirth" by Mayu and "Family Crest" by Mike Osborn. Completed a documentary titled, "Iraida On The Go..." filmed in various locations in Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, California, New York and Las Vegas. Also, in-production for a movie titled "Vegas Cabbie" written by N. Mathisen and collaborating with another Bay Area production company ARVU (Phuoc Vu) for an independent movie project.
In addition to her zeal in filmmaking she also has a passion for directing performing arts and theatre. Since 2013, she had directed for NorCal Academy of Performing Arts a total of 13 licensed musical plays: "Alice in Wonderland", "Little Mermaid", "Grease", "Annie", "The Wizard of Oz", "Elf" (twice), "Aladdin", "Seussical", "Beauty and The Beast", "West Side Story", "Cinderella" and "Frozen, Jr".
A former Computer Network Engineer/Programmer for over a decade before her major leap to the motion picture industry. She works in between projects as Ambassador for major conventions/conferences such as Dreamforce, Google, Adobe Max, VMware, Facebook and other companies.
Leilani loves traveling, meeting interesting people and has a deep appreciation for all kinds of arts. Leilani's family and friends, her education, professional experience, creativity, family values, cultural background, devotion to her work and passion for life have brought her great success and happiness.
