Maylen Calienes

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Maylen Calienes

Maylen Calienes

Maylen Calienes is a Cuban-American multi-talented artist in the entertainment industry, excelling as a producer, writer, director, and actor. Her career began in theatre, where she honed her skills in writing, directing, and acting. As she transitioned into the indie film scene, she gained recognition for her unique storytelling and impactful work.

Maylen Calienes

Her films and TV pilot have been showcased at top film festivals worldwide, demonstrating her versatility and commitment to quality.

Calienes has made significant contributions to the industry, including Executive Producing the Student Academy Award-winning film “Esta es tu Cuba” and “The Shadow of the Sun,” which was Venezuela’s official selection for the 96th Academy Awards.

Her comedy, “The Three Bilinguals,” has gained both domestic and international acclaim for its universal story that amplifies the American Latino voice.

As an advocate for diversity and inclusion, Maylen founded the Latino Filmmakers Network in 2015 at the Sundance Film Festival. This nonprofit organization aims to bring visibility, opportunity, and proper representation to the Latiné community within the entertainment industry.

“Storytellers have the superpower to inspire and create a positive change in the world.”
-Maylen Calienes

Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to establish MayCal Productions, focusing on indie films, and co-found QueEyeTV.com, a platform that features bilingual (English/Spanish) voices to expand the narrative.

Additionally, she co-founded Multi-Studios, a film studio that produces long and short form content specializing in commercially viable and diverse stories with impactful, lasting social messages.

Maylen Calienes’s dedication to creating meaningful content and advocating for diversity has positioned her as a leading voice in the entertainment industry. Her commitment to elevating underrepresented voices continues to make a positive impact in the world of film and television.

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