08/19/2026
A huge thank you to Selena Kuikahi for pouring her creativity, wisdom, and real-world experience into our She Ready cohort!
Selena gave our interns an inside look at the art of production design—showing them that movie magic isn’t always about having the biggest budget, but about resourcefulness, creativity, and knowing how to make every detail serve the story. She shared invaluable insights into how incredible worlds are built, even when they’re patched together quickly behind the scenes, yet look seamless on camera.
As a Production Designer whose work spans BET, Paramount, ALLBLK, and music videos for artists like Wiz Khalifa and Linda Perry, Selena reminded us that every prop, color palette, and location choice helps tell the story. And we were especially excited to learn that horror is her jam… because that’s right in the wheelhouse of the short film our interns are bringing to life!
Selena Kuikahi is a Los Angeles based Production Designer with a passion for character-driven visual storytelling. Her portfolio includes work for networks like BET, Paramount, and Allblk, as well as music videos for artists such as Wiz Khalifa and Linda Perry. Selena's background as a writer and editor gives her a deep appreciation for the entire creative process, allowing her to design environments that speak to the heart of a story.
Thank you, Selena, for inspiring the next generation of storytellers and showing them that great production design is where imagination meets intention. We’re so grateful to have you as part of the She Ready family.
