"Telling a compelling visual story with moving pictures is the ultimate in the creative process. The opportunity to stir emotions, provoke thought and affect change through the film genre keeps me inspired frame to frame."
"I write, direct, and edit the majority of the films I produce to ensure my creative vision. However; more often than not, there are those magical moments on location when the actor, landscape and or props inspire me to move in a different creative direction which makes the scene come together in perfect harmony. That is the creation process in motion and I am blessed to witness it on a continual basis. In 2015, I established VERO 8 PICTURES; a production company powered by creative talents specializing in dramatic films, and music videos."
ALICIA HAYES
ACTRESS
WRITER | DIRECTOR | PRODUCER | EDITOR
"Imagination is the language of creation."
Alicia Hayes is a filmmaker and visual storyteller whose work spans an uncommon range of disciplines, from directing and screenwriting to painting, voice performance, and photographic art. She is entirely self-taught, guided not by convention but by intuition, experimentation, and an innate sense of cinematic rhythm. Creativity is her native language, and every medium she touches becomes a new way to translate emotion into imagery.
Her lineage carries its own legacy of expression. Hayes is the great-niece of celebrated animator and painter Tom Ray, whose contributions shaped some of the most iconic eras of Warner Bros. and Disney. His influence is woven into her life not through imitation, but through the shared instinct to create worlds, characters, and visual experiences that endure.
Hayes began her professional journey in broadcasting, bringing energy and humor to radio audiences in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Dallas before stepping behind the scenes of the entertainment industry. As a makeup artist, she worked in the kinetic pulse of production, observing directors, studying performance, and absorbing the visual grammar of filmmaking. These years of immersion became her foundation — a quiet apprenticeship that sharpened her eye and fueled her drive to craft stories of her own.
Today, Hayes is an award-winning director, writer, and producer whose projects are recognized for their emotional force and atmospheric depth. Her screenplay Pripyat, a haunting narrative set in the shadow of the Chernobyl disaster, continues to receive distinguished recognition across the international festival landscape. For Hayes, filmmaking is not merely a profession — it is a discipline where intellect, heart, and craft converge. She creates with the belief that cinema can illuminate truth, stir empathy, and shift the way an audience sees the world.
Every project she undertakes — whether on canvas, on film, or in prose — reflects her devotion to meaningful storytelling. Alicia Hayes invites viewers into narratives shaped with intention, built with care, and designed to linger long after the final image fades.
by Jonathan Lindenhall
"I am humbly dedicated to expressing my authentic voice and sharing stories that touch hearts and uplift souls. I embrace the opportunity to create films that not only entertain but also inspire, encourage, and ignite a spark of faith within the hearts of those who experience them. By staying true to my faith, nurturing my imagination, and honoring the creative process, I aim to contribute to filmmaking in a way that reflects the divine beauty and grace I see in the world. Ultimately, I trust in God's guidance as a storyteller, knowing that He is the first creator and that all of my creativity is on loan, as I make my path as a purpose driven filmmaker."
"I believe in Magic, I believe in Love, I believe God is the Artist, I am the glove."
"Telling a compelling visual story with moving pictures is the ultimate in the creative process. The opportunity to stir emotions, provoke thought, and affect change through the film genre keeps me inspired frame to frame."
"I write, direct, and edit the majority of the films I produce to ensure my creative vision. However; more often than not, there are those magical moments on location when the actor, landscape, and or props inspire me to move in a different creative direction which makes the scene come together in perfect harmony. That is the creative process in motion and I am blessed to witness it on a continual basis. In 2015, I established VERO 8 PICTURES; a production company powered by creative talents specializing in dramatic films, and music videos."
"MADGE" is dedicated to the incredible voice and spirit of Angèlia Grace and her song 'Equilibrium'. Thank you for
inspiring others with your talent and your inner light that shines bright in a dark world.
Alicia Hayes directing Tori Archer in her debut role as Violet, the lead character, in the film Living Colors.
On the set of Living Colors: Director/Producer Alicia Hayes, Cinematographer Josh Irwin, Sound Mixer Juan Aradondo, with lead actor Nick Wilder as Vincent.
Painting is an art form that seemingly has a mind of its own. With my canvas, paints, and brush, I am an audience of one and the sole participant in this particular creative process. Classical or New Age music play loudly and I am seduced by the rhythm as it carries me to a creative space of elation and the process begins. I allow myself to get lost in the work. I don't want the journey to end, so I continue to paint non-stop for up to 2 days until the painting is finished. Upon completion of each work, I sit back; exhausted, light a cigarette and drink a glass of wine and absorb the remaining moments of the creative high. I look down at my hands and think ...did I really just paint this? I realize that God is the artist and I'm but a glove. It is a very personal and spiritual experience. The emotion of it all is overwhelming.
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Original acrylic 30x40 paintings on canvas of AUDREY HEPBURN and BETTE DAVIS by artist Alicia Hayes
"I try to capture the inner essence and emotional space of my subjects organically allowing the natural ebb and flow of each photo session to unfold at its own pace. I enjoy painting with light and anticipating the magic of each moment. In the end, I will intentionally create visual art that my clients will enjoy."
Photography by Alicia Hayes © 2025 all rights reserved.