Chelsey Kaye
Grounded, honest, emotionally specific stories, in front of the camera and behind it.
Winner, Emerging Filmmaker, Awareness Film Festival 2026SAG-AFTRA·Los Angeles·Represented by Tiffin Creative Talent·Local hire: LA, New York, Las Vegas, Atlanta
Acting
Grounded, character-driven work across television and independent film.
Directing
Writer-director of Still Here, which premiered at LA Shorts International Film Festival and earned her the Emerging Filmmaker award at the Awareness Film Festival 2026.
Still Here
After losing her partner, Caleb, to an accidental fentanyl poisoning, Lila begins seeing him in moments throughout her daily life. As her world starts to fracture, she must confront her grief and the possibility of moving forward.
News
- Award · October 2026Winner, Emerging Filmmaker, Awareness Film Festival 2026Chelsey received the festival’s Emerging Filmmaker award for Still Here at the Awareness Film Festival in Santa Monica on October 15, 2026.
- Panel · October 2026Panelist, female-driven stories panel, Awareness Film Festival 2026Chelsey spoke on the festival’s female-driven stories panel in Santa Monica.
- Upcoming · November 12–15, 2026Official Selection, FirstGlance Los Angeles Film Festival 2026Still Here screens at Laemmle NoHo 7, North Hollywood. Screening time to be announced.
- Premiere · August 1, 2026World Premiere, LA Shorts International Film Festival 2026Still Here premiered at Laemmle NoHo 7.
- Interview · PressBold Journey: “Meet Chelsey Kaye”An interview on moving from acting to directing and what drew Chelsey to filmmaking. Read the Bold Journey interview
Let’s work together
For acting inquiries, contact Chelsey’s representation, Tiffin Creative Talent. For writing, directing, producing, and general inquiries, email Chelsey directly.