Louisa Kendrick Burton
Actress | Writer | Director
"To force myself into a single role, to decide to be just one thing in life, would kill off large parts of me."
~Hugh Prather
© Louisa Kendrick Burton. All rights reserved.
About Me
I grew up an only child in the South Bronx, a latchkey kid whose mom signed me up for every class she could barter my way into: dance, choir, violin, even basket weaving. Home alone after homework, I'd act out life as a Huxtable, a Cunningham, or a Brady. Yep, I watched a lot of television. I still remember Luke's first appearance on Growing Pains, and the crush on Leonardo DiCaprio that came with it.That kid went on to spend more than twenty years on stage: Broadway, national tours, and the kick line as a Radio City Rockette. Today I'm an actress, voiceover artist, and narrator, and I write and direct the stories I wish I'd seen on those TV nights.My short films have won festival awards, and my scripts have been recognized by The Writers Lab, CineStory, the Page Awards, and the LA International Screenplay Awards.Still hoping to meet Leo.
Actress
"Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one"
~Stella Adler
VO ARTIST | NARRATOR
Writer and or Director
In Development
WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK?!
Half Hour TV Pilot | Comedy
In a rapidly gentrifying West Adams, a razor-tongued single young mom, desperate to pay rent takes a job working for the gentrifying developer taking over her neighborhood.
WINNER Bad Pitch PILOTPALOOZA lab with showrunner Adam Barr. Star studded table read December 6, 2026
OREO GIRLS
Half Hour TV Pilot | Dreamed
An innercity black teen, shuffled across town to an all white catholic high school, struggles to fit in until she descovers an affinity for computer coding and takes on the new fight to prove that Black Girls Can Code.
COMING SOON - Audio podcasting of the pilot through 2wenty Pages Podcast
OUR TENT
WRITER | DIRECTOR
On an extended camping trip with his family, a young boy longs to leave the great outdoors behind and return to school, his friends and his beloved toys. But his parents, blindsided with the reality of their new normal, are at odds with what moving forward means for their future.
FUNERAL ROAD TRIP
Writer | Director
A housebound woman must choose between the safety of her four walls and a road trip that brings one last chance to say goodbye to her college best friend.
Finalist | Script to Short | WOCF 2022
A LIFE WELL LIVED | SHORT
Director
Beverly is a woman nearing the end of her life and about to succumb to complications to Alzheimer's. Her ex-daughter-in-law, Simone, cares for her in spite of their tumultuous relationship.
Winner | Best Ensemble | Mom film Festival 2023
Official Selection || Big Apple film Festival 2023
Official Selection || Oregon Independent film Festival 2023
Nominee || Montreal Independent film Festival 2023
Official Selection | | Vero Beach Film Festival 2024
TILL WE STOP HAVING FUN
Writer | Actress
Til We Stop Having Fun is an indecisive romantic comedy about life with, but preferably without, commitment.
Winner | Best Comedy | San Diego Black Film Festival 2008
REALITY LOSERS
Writer | Director
Who wants their own reality show? This band of uncastible losers.
Web Series Pilot
LINES
Co-Director with Jenny Rauch
While a party rages on the other side of the door, a woman takes a pregnancy test with her best friend on the line, and every second of waiting forces her to confront what kind of life she actually wants.
Semi-Finalist | Roadmap Writers Shorts | 2023
