Hayley Kiyoko, known for her multifaceted career as a singer and actress, has taken a significant step in her artistic journey by making her directorial debut with the film Girls Like Girls. This project, which will be distributed by Focus Features, has been highly anticipated by both Kiyoko’s fans and the general public.
The challenge of adapting a music video to film
The movie is inspired by the hit song and the viral music video of the same title, launching Kiyoko to fame. In the film, Maya da Costa, known for her performance in ‘Under The Bridge’, will take on the role of Coley, while Myra Molloy, recognized for her participation in ‘He’s All That’, will portray Sonya. Kiyoko’s choice to direct her own work reflects her desire to tell a story that resonates with her music and personal life.
‘Girls Like Girls’, both in its original format and in its new film adaptation, deals with love and the struggle of sexual identity in a world that often shows reluctance to accept differences. Kiyoko, who has positioned herself as an LGBTQ+ icon and advocate for the community, uses her platform to address relevant and necessary themes through her art.
Although the details of the movie’s plot remain scarce as its release approaches, the excitement for the project is palpable on social media, where Kiyoko has shared her creative process and the thrill of collaborating with her fellow actresses. This debut promises to be a preview of Kiyoko’s talent behind the camera, solidifying her role not only as an artist but as a storyteller capable of capturing the essence of complex emotions through film.