Naama Kates

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Los Angeles, California

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November 2016

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About Naama

In a past life I was merely an actress; did lots of indies and TV. Now that I'm 30 I've graduated and after co-writing and co-producing some films, I completed my directorial debut, Sorceress, which just got picked up at AFM about 2 weeks ago, hehe, so it's found a very happy home with a distributor, and I'm very fortunate.

Unique traits: What is this, a dating site?? ;-)

Gender:
Female

Height:
5' 7"

Weight:
122

Body type:
Slim

Hair:
Long

Hair color:
Blonde

Eyes:
Hazel

Ethnicity:
Eastern European

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Sorceress (2017)
Film (Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Music and 2 More) Actress A young woman raised in the US returns to her birth country in Eastern Europe after a devastating tragedy. Questioning her sanity and her sexuality, she starts believing she possesses supernatural powers.
Orgy of the Damned (2016)
Film (Fantasy, Horror and Thriller) Actress Orgy of the Damned is an erotic vampire tale set in a surreal world of pleasure and betrayal. Fosco, a 300 year old vampire, lives in a beautiful mansion with his wife Sabina and their son Dimitri. Their lives are a non-stop lust orgy where anything goes and always does! Until, Fauna (a naive young woman) and her boyfriend Micah show up and turn the ecstasy-driven clan into murderous back-stabbers, hell-bent on revenge and power. Written by Anonymous
Chloe (2013)
Film (Drama, Music and Romance) Actress A twenty-something named Chloe (Naama Kates) arrives in Nashville, Tennessee, with one goal: to find success as a singer-songwriter, no matter what. Wandering from bar to bar with her demo CDs in tow, she meets Brandon (Jason Burkey), a local who quickly falls for her, but who may prove more of an obstacle to her success than an aid. Shot entirely on locasion, Nashville's neon lights, street vendors and yellow cabs reveal a beautiful urban jungle not too different from New York or Los Angeles. Director Princeton Holt hones in on the fierce competitiveness of the music industry with a grounded sense of reality, aided by a fearless and star-making performance by musician and actress Kates. Written by Anonymous
Nothing Sacred (2012)
Film (Fantasy) Actress A pair of twins named Blue and Delilah, separated at birth, meet for the first time at their mother's death bed. Their mother tells the twins that it is their fate to fulfill a secret prophecy. The prophecy foretold long ago that they would avenge her death by killing the dark sorcerer Chambers. The only problem is that Chambers is their father - and in a month from now, he'll have the last gruesome ingredient he needs to become immortal. As time runs down, the twins chase Chambers across the world from the corpse-filled catacombs of Paris to the most sacred rituals of the Muskogee Indians in Oklahoma. Along the way, they have to do battle with Chambers' vast army of followers, bringing them face to face with the Mayor of Paris, the Greek god Hermes, a street magician whose frightening tricks are real, and an immortal king with a castle hidden high in the mountains of Belgium. Written by Dylan Bank
This Girl's Gun (2012)
Film (Short, Comedy, Horror and Western) Actress Trapped in a post-apocalyptic world, ravaged by the Great Battle of the Sexes, Starlight is left to deal with the scrappy girl-gang that took her in, and the mystery that surrounds the loss of her beloved husband.
Eden (2012)
Film (Crime and Drama) Actress A young Korean-American girl, abducted and forced into prostitution by domestic human traffickers, joins forces with her captors in a desperate plea to survive.
From the Head (2011)
Film (Drama) Actress Written by veteran strip club bathroom attendant, George Griffith, From The Head paints unflinching portraits of the men and women who people the dysfunctional family of the strip club, and their affect on the psyche of its resident bathroom attendant. Meshing a journalist's perspective with a dramatic flair, Griffith has crafted a truly independent screenplay. The story unfolds in real time, and is told from Shoes' perspective. If there's a dollar to be made, he doesn't leave the bathroom. And if Shoes doesn't leave, neither does the viewer. Through years of meticulous journaling, Griffith secretly recorded hours of conversations with customers. The result is a fascinating exploration of the host/parasite relationships that are cultivated in this underbelly of Broadway. With disarming authenticity, Griffith uncovers glimpses of wisdom in the unlikeliest of characters. While the rest of the world tramples through the tourist traps above ground, take the journey down the long stairs, ... Written by Anonymous
5 (2010)
Film (Short, Comedy and Drama) Actress A vengeful wife gives her wandering husband his comeuppance; a lusty afternoon rendezvous gets weird; Two buddies discover more about each other over beer than they intended; a lonely, unfulfilled wife laments to her therapist; A young couple have what may be their final embrace... 5 people, some friends, some spouses, some lovers, dance the daily grind and learn that sometimes the love can be painful. Written by BCT
Eating (2010)
Film (Short, Comedy and Drama) Actress EATING centers around the animus between sister, brother and the brother's wife during a typically tense family dinner. Talk of large breasts, pet snakes, shepherd's pie and other 'stuff' will do little to lighten the mood.
Orgy of Blood (2010)
Film (Fantasy and Horror) Actress Orgy of Blood is an erotic vampire tale set in a surreal world of pleasure and betrayal. Fosco, a 300 year old vampire, lives in a beautiful mansion with his wife Sabina and their son Dimitri. Their lives are a non-stop lust orgy where anything goes and always does! Until, Fauna (a naive young woman) and her boyfriend Micah show up and turn the ecstasy-driven clan into murderous back-stabbers, hell-bent on revenge and power. Written by Anonymous
Mob Rules (2010)
Film (Action) Actress Time is running out for two elite criminals as they seek out revenge to get the money they are owed after a heist gone wrong, years ago. They've traveled across the country, tracked down their ex-partner and planned every detail of their attack. When they finally come face to face these two criminals will refuse to back down until they get what belongs to them. Written by Elizabeth Obermeier, Marketing Manager
My Normal (2009)
Film (Drama and Romance) Actress "My Normal" is the story of Natalie, a young lesbian from the Lower East Side, who's struggling to find a balance between her dreams of becoming a film maker and her lifestyle as a dominatrix. Her exotic looks and unconventional techniques make her one of the most desirable mistresses in the NYC underground. After befriending her weed dealer and igniting a steamy love affair with her new girl, Natalie gets an internship on a real movie set. But if everything she ever wanted is becoming a reality, why is her life falling apart? When it seems that all is lost, Natalie realizes that the only way to turn her dreams into reality is to use her unique talents as a dominatrix to get exactly what she wants. Written by Renee Garzon
Road to Moloch (2009)
Film (Short, Horror and War) Actress While on a mission to locate three missing soldiers, a team of reconnaissance marines encounter a blood-spattered Iraqi stumbling through the desert. After following the distraught man into the depths of an insurgent cave, the marines make a horrifying discovery bringing them face-to-face with an ancient evil. Written by Robert Glickert
Cookies & Cream (2008)
Film (Drama) Actress A racially mixed single mother accepts an amateur porn gig to take care of her daughter and herself.
NCIS (2008)
Television (Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama and 2 More) Actress Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs is the leader of a team of special agents belonging to the NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) Major Case Response Team. Gibbs, a former Marine, is a tough investigator and a highly skilled interrogator who relies on his gut instinct as much as evidence. Gibbs' second in command is Senior Field Agent Tony DiNozzo, a womanizing, movie-quoting former Baltimore Homicide Detective, who despite being the class clown always gets the job done. The team also consists of probationary field agent Eleanor Bisbop, a former NSA agent, as well as Junior Field Agent Timothy McGee, a computer-savvy agent often mocked by DiNozzo. Assisting them are Abby Sciuto, the energetic-but-Goth lab tech who is like a daughter to Gibbs, and Dr. Donald Mallard, nicknamed Ducky, the eccentric medical examiner full of unusual stories. This team of elite agents, based in Washington, D.C., solve criminal cases involving Marine and Navy personnel and their families, sometimes ... Written by NCIS Lover
Super Slice (2007)
Film (Short and Comedy) Actress Add a Plot »
Delirious (2006)
Film (Comedy, Drama and Romance) Actress Les, a small-time celebrity photographer desperate to make it big, befriends Toby, a homeless young man with no direction except a vague desire to become an actor. When by chance Toby becomes romantically involved with K'Harma Leeds, the hottest pop star of the moment, Les grows jealous and plots revenge. Written by CaptainStigmata
Life Sick (2003)
Film (Short and Drama) Actress Two junkies are in search of love as their addictions prove to destroy all hopes of connection and make them vulnerable to the unwanted desires of others.
Stepmom (1998)
Film (Comedy and Drama) Actress Anna and Ben, the two children of Jackie and Luke, have to cope with the fact that their parents divorced and that there is a new woman in their father's life: Isabel, a successful photographer. She does her best to treat the kids in a way that makes them still feel at home when being with their dad, but also loves her work and does not plan to give it up. But Jackie, a full-time mother, regards Isabel's efforts as offensively insufficient. She can't understand that work can be important to her as well as the kids. The conflict between them is deepened by the sudden diagnose of cancer, which might may be deadly for Jackie. They all have to learn a little in order to grow together. Written by Julian Reischl <julianreischl@mac.com>

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Awards

IndieFest - Award of Merit, Special Mention, Women Filmmakers - Sorceress
(2016)
Calgary Film Festival - Discovery Award Nominee - Chloe
(2013)
Los Angeles Movie Awards - Best Actress - Chloe
(2012)
Los Angeles Movie Awards - Award of Excellence, Narrative Feature, w/ Princeton Holt - Chloe
(2012)
IndieFest - Award of Merit, Lead Actress - Chloe
(2012)
Amsterdam Film Festival - Special Jury Prize, World Cinema Dramatic, w/ Princeton Holt - Chloe
(2012)