Alana de Freitas

Alana de Freitas made her acting debut in 2002, appearing in Michael Rymer’s Queen of the Damned. This early experience led her to transition into writing and producing in 2015, beginning with the internet lifestyle program LifeFunk TV. That same year, she produced three short films: Broken, Life After Love, and End Games. Continuing her trajectory, de Freitas wrote and produced the short film Infidelity in 2017, which was recognized as a finalist at the Los Angeles Cinefest.

Her compelling performance in Before the Dawn also earned her Best Actress awards from the European Independent Film Awards and the International Independent Film Awards. In 2019, de Freitas further expanded her creative footprint with her directorial debut, the LGBTQ-themed short film Nancy. This critically acclaimed project received the Grand Jury Prize at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival, Best Short Film at the Vegas Movie Awards and the Hollywood Gold Awards, and Best Screenplay at the International Independent Film Awards. Her helming of Nancy also secured her the Best First Time Director award at the New York Film Awards.

Demonstrating her ongoing commitment to the industry, Alana de Freitas was accepted into the highly selective 2020 Women in Film Mentoring Program. She continues to champion underrepresented groups through her work and is actively developing new projects, including the horror feature Stay Awake and the documentary #WhyIDidntReport, which focuses on sexual assault survivors. Her recent acting credits include 5lbs of Pressure (2024) and Cash Collectors (2025), showcasing her versatility across various projects.