kya lou (b. san diego, ca) is an artist and filmmaker based in los angeles.
IN 2024, SHE CO-DIRECTED A MULTI-CHANNEL INSTALLATION FILM WITH JOSH BEGLEY AND CURATOR ADRIENNE EDWARDS FOR EDGES OF AILEY AT THE WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART. IN 2025, SHE WAS COMMISSIONED TO DIRECT AND EDIT A FOUR-HOUR EXHIBITION FILM BUILT ENTIRELY FROM ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE FOR DEREK FORDJOUR’S EXHIBITION, NIGHTSONG.
from 2017 to 2021, lou ran a color grading studio under the name coloured only. since then, they have worked as a colorist on an expansive range of commercials, films and art installations. credits include cannes lion winner we are ayenda (2023) , andré 3000: new blue sun imax live experience (2024) , grace (2024) and blknws: terms & conditions (2025).
kya received her b.a. in art from the ucla school of arts and architecture in 2018. lou is a 2025 barbara hammer lesbian filmmaking grant finalist, winner of the 2025 blackstar pitch and a 2026 modern ancient brown foundation fellow.
she is currently working on her solo directorial debut.
color inquiries: color@kyalou.com
general inquiries: contact@kyalou.com