Laneikka Denne
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Acting
Laneikka Denne is a queer writer and actor hailing from Western Sydney. At just seventeen, Laneikka garnered the prestigious SA State Theatre Company’s Young Playwrights Award for their play *DEAD SKIN*, which has been showcased in both Sydney and Los Angeles and is published by Australian Plays. In 2023, Laneikka debuted their second play, *FEMINAZI*, as part of the Sydney World Pride Programming at Belvoir Theatre.
In recognition of their talent, Laneikka received the Diversity Entertainment Creative Mentorship in 2022. *DEAD SKIN* is currently in development for a feature film adaptation following its successful performances in LA. Additionally, Laneikka directed the documentary *The Real Meaning of Pleasure*, which secured development funding from Screen Australia and AIDC in 2023.
Laneikka also founded *THE MONOLOGUE COLLECTIVE*, a platform where teenagers create and perform monologues for their HSC. This initiative was met with acclaim, receiving a nomination for Best Production for Young People at the Sydney Theatre Awards in 2023. As an actor, Laneikka is set to star in two upcoming feature films — *PUZZLE BOX*, a horror film, and *SALT ALONG THE TONGUE*, a psychological thriller, both scheduled for release in 2024. Central to all of Laneikka's creative endeavors are the experiences and stories of young queer individuals.
In recognition of their talent, Laneikka received the Diversity Entertainment Creative Mentorship in 2022. *DEAD SKIN* is currently in development for a feature film adaptation following its successful performances in LA. Additionally, Laneikka directed the documentary *The Real Meaning of Pleasure*, which secured development funding from Screen Australia and AIDC in 2023.
Laneikka also founded *THE MONOLOGUE COLLECTIVE*, a platform where teenagers create and perform monologues for their HSC. This initiative was met with acclaim, receiving a nomination for Best Production for Young People at the Sydney Theatre Awards in 2023. As an actor, Laneikka is set to star in two upcoming feature films — *PUZZLE BOX*, a horror film, and *SALT ALONG THE TONGUE*, a psychological thriller, both scheduled for release in 2024. Central to all of Laneikka's creative endeavors are the experiences and stories of young queer individuals.
