About Layla

Layla’s screenwriting is fueled by her experiences growing up as a closeted, gender non-conforming queer in a loud Catholic, Cajun family and learning to survive as an out adult in the American South. Her work explores themes of family, queerness, race, class, grief, and gender identity.

Growing up in rural South Louisiana, TV and movies broadened Layla’s world, but finding characters like her was rare. Layla is committed to bringing more diverse voices and characters to Hollywood through screenwriting and community-building. She recently founded an international LGBTQ+ online screenwriting group.

Layla has a B.A. in English, Writing and Culture from Louisiana State University. She lives in Austin, Texas.

Layla is currently seeking representation.