Lani Stait is an actress based in Los Angeles who has a love for off-beat comedy and period drama. Incredibly organized and driven, she is ready to make her mark!
As a filmmaker, Lani wrote and co-created a 6-episode web series called “Lana and Emmy”. It’s a fun slice-of-life comedy about two unlikely roommates. She continued the story by crowdfunding a budget of 6k and shooting a short film in Las Vegas with the same name. “Lana and Emmy” was screened at Chicago International Indie Film Festival (2023), Nevada Women’s Film Festival (2024), Rock The Shorts (2024) (honorable mention), and Culver City Film Festival (2024)
As an actor, Lani has performed roles in more than 50 indie and student films. Highlights include: the role of Bobbi in “Unfit” directed by Nick Nestor and Jonathan Aboaf. The film was screened at Nova Fest 2025 where Lani was nominated for Best Actress in a short film and best acting ensemble. The film won best romance. The film was also screened at Mountain Shadow Film Festival (2024), and Festival Angaelica (2025). The role of Louise in the sci fi comedy short film “A.R.T.” directed by Esmarelda Villalobos which was screened at Culver City Film Festival (2023), Inland Empire Film Festival (2024) and Marina Del Ray Film Festival (2024). Also, a supporting role of Sandy in “Visiting Friends” directed by Glenn Garrabrant which screened at Chicago International Indie Film Festival (2022), London Rocks (2022), Fisheye Film Festival (2023), South Texas International Indie Film Festival (2023), Culver City Film Festival (2023) and available to watch on Tubi.