Stories to inspire, heal, bring joy, and educate.
I make films to validate the experiences of my audience and to inspire generations.
I write, produce, act and direct - not all at the same time. I’m at my best working with others.
Mission
I’m a filmmaker that tells stories with intelligent, complex women in moments of moral and emotional consequence.
Overvalued Startup
A group of unlikely founders get funded by a 20 year old YouTube start turned venture capitalist - or do they?
Screened at Regal Cinemas LA Live at The Culver City Film Festival, TCL Chinese Theater Hollywood at the Gold State Film Festival, the Marina Del Rey Film Festival and the Military Veterans Entertainment Awards.
“Films have the capacity to change a mind, and that can change a life.
I grew up with mixed messages as an Asian woman in both America and Asia. I am caught between what I’m told I can do, what I should do, what I actually do, and seeing what behavior is rewarded.
I want people to watch my films and see themselves and the possibility of what they can be, do, feel or experience - or validate what they already have.”
— Carolyn Ken’s Artistic Statement