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WRIT[H]ER
DIRECT[H]ER

Erika is a critically acclaimed writer, director, cinematographer and co-founder of the award-winning production company, Honey Head Films. Her work spans genres while maintaining a character-driven approach to grounded storytelling. A constant receptor to lighting bolts of inspiration, Erika is the author of 10 narrative short films, 4 feature films, a TV pilot, and has written multiple commission screenplays. 

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Her debut feature film, A Song For Imogene, premiered at Geena Davis' Bentonville Film Festival in 2023 before going on to win multiple Best Feature awards on the circuit and secure a distribution deal with Buffalo 8. 


In addition to her multi-hyphenate work behind the camera, Erika has held an adjunct professorship at The University of North Carolina - Wilmington in the Film Studies Department, teaches regular screenwriting workshops, and helms Honey Head Films' annual summer camp, Shoot Like A Girl, which equips young women with the tools and confidence they need to hone their creative visions while pursuing an interest in film. 

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©2025 by Erika Arlee

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