Alana de Freitas

Producer/Founder at ADF Productions
Actor, Producer, Screenwriter and Director

Los Angeles, California

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About Alana

I am an Australian actor/writer/producer based in Los Angeles.

Feature film BEFORE THE DAWN (Actor/Writer/Producer) available for streaming on Amazon Prime, Tubings, Roku, Google Play & YouTube Movies. Received the ReFrame Stamp from the Sundance Institute and Women in Film.
Short film NANCY (Writer/Producer/Director) currently on the festival circuit.
Short film FOR LIFE (Producer) completed as part of the Women's Weekend Film Challenge,
Horror feature screenplay STAY AWAKE completed and preparing for pitching.
Feature documentary on an undiscussed facet of the #MeToo movement in development.

Gender:
Female

Height:
5' 6"

Weight:
115

Body type:
Slim

Hair:
Long

Hair color:
Blonde

Eyes:
Brown

Ethnicity:
Caucasian

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Oaks Bluff Romance ⋄ Drama After losing contact with her city-boy summer fling, a small-town teenager discovers she is pregnant and struggles to make the best of the situation on her own, only to have him walk back into her life 15 years later.
Punk Love Romance ⋄ Drama An adventurous tourist sparks with a charismatic musician, leading to a shotgun wedding, but when a child comes into the picture, the responsibilities of family life starts to reveal the cracks in their relationship.
Pay the Piper Thriller ⋄ Drama After reuniting for their 10 year high school reunion, a dark secret from their past prompts three friends to seek revenge on the teacher who ruined their lives.
Whispers Mystery ⋄ Drama After a teenage girl goes missing in a town where everyone seems to have something to hide, detectives must investigate every rumor and suspect to uncover the truth about her disappearance.
Powder Comedy ⋄ Crime When a struggling writer falls for the girlfriend of a criminal kingpin and accidentally bungles his huge drug deal, he must try to escape with his life... and win the girl.
The Line Action ⋄ Thriller While committing a crime, three ex-cons witness another crime that goes beyond even their moral compass. Knowing they cannot notify the authorities without incriminating themselves, they decide to take matters into their own hands to recitfy the situation.
Stay Awake Mystery ⋄ Horror When the nightmares of a teenage come to life in the form of brutally murdered local girls, she races against time to uncover who the killer is before her own innocence comes under suspicion.
#WhyIDidntReport Documentary In the wake of the #TimesUp and #MeToo movements, there has been an undercurrent of questions asking 'why did they wait so long to say something?' By confronting the 'why now' dialogue, we gain an understanding of the full gamut of obstacles and reprcussions that have been silencing victims...until now.

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Credits

For Life (2020)
Film (short) by Djaka Souare Producer When a new friend shows up, two best-friends-forever are forced to question how long 'forever' really lasts. Just completed post-production. Beginning run on festival circuit. OFFICIAL SELECTION - Focus International Film Festival
Nancy (2019)
Film (short) by Alana de Freitas (Drama) Writer/Director/Producer When a rough around the edges mechanic finds out his teenage son is gay, he is forced to re-examine his own inadequacies as a parent. Currently doing the festival circuit: GRAND JURY PRIZE WINNER – Best Dramatic Short Film - Sherman Oaks Film Festival FILMMAKER AWARD WINNER - Outstanding Lead Actor - Sherman Oaks Film Festival WINNER – Festival Favorite - Cinema Diverse Film Festival in Palm Springs WINNER - Best First Time Director - New York Film Awards WINNER - Best Screenplay - International Independent Film Awards OFFICIAL SELECTION - Newport Beach Film Festival OFFICIAL SELECTION - Chain Film Festival in NYC OFFICIAL SELECTION - Los Angeles LGBT FEEDBACK Film Festival OFFICIAL SELECTION - Cinema at the Edge OFFICIAL SELECTION - Hollywood Verge Film Awards SEMI-FINALIST - Los Angeles CineFest
Before the Dawn (2019)
Film by Jay Holben (Drama and Romance) Actress/Producer/Writer After an encounter with a troubled student crosses the line, a young high school teacher struggles between giving into her desires or doing the right thing. Now available for streaming on Amazon, Prime Video, Tubi, YouTube Movies, Google Play & Roku. Trailer: https://youtu.be/zDYPSnCaQ1M WINNER - Best Actress - International Independent Film Awards WINNER - Best Actress - European Independent Film Award WINNER - Best Actress - Focus International Film Festival NOMINATED - Best Actress - Actors Awards in Los Angeles NOMINATED - Best Actress - Gold Movie Awards (London) WINNER - Best Feature Film - The American Film Award WINNER - Best Feature Film - Focus International Film Festival NOMINATED - Best Feature Film - Gold Movie Awards (London) NOMINATED - Best Producers - Gold Movie Awards (London) WINNER - Best Actor - European Independent Film Award WINNER - Best Actor - Focus International Film Festival NOMINATED - Best Actor - Gold Movie Awards (London) OFFICIAL SELECTION - New York Film Awards OFFICIAL SELECTION - Boston International Film Festival OFFICIAL SELECTION - La Femme International Film Festival OFFICIAL SELECTION - Los Angeles Film Awards SEMI-FINALIST - Los Angeles CineFest ReFrame Stamp Recipient - Sundance Institute & Women in Film
SHIRi (2018)
Film Actress
Dark Specter 2 (2018)
Film Actress
The Legend of Ben Hall (2017)
Film Actress
Infidelity (2017)
Film (short) by Austin Torelli (Comedy and Drama) Writer/Producer/Actress
I'm Not Here (2017)
Film Producer
Broken (2015)
Film Actress
End Games (2015)
Film Actress
Life After Love (2015)
Film Actress
Supernatural GenderSWAP (2015)
TV Mini Actress
Snowpeck (2014)
TV Series Actress
The Wedding Party (2010)
Film Actress
Mel Jade: Electric (2009)
Video Actress
Bad Luck and I (2008)
Film Actress
LifeFunk TV (2007)
TV Series Producer
Queen of the Damned (2002)
Film Actress
Bashira
Actress
I Told You So
Film Actress
Dissonance
Film Producer