SUNDANCE COLLAB ADVISOR STUDIO:
Games as a Narrative Medium
Games as a Narrative Medium
2026 | Apr 24
I'm teaching an Advisor Studio for Sundance Collab!
You'll learn how narrative design serves as a fundamental framework in video games, how games get made,
and explore different story forms and narrative techniques through case studies.
Athena List 2025
Screenplay Jury
Screenplay Jury
2025 | Mar 6
Such a delight to return to the Athena List as a judge this time.
All the writers I got to read are so talented with their daring stories.
Grateful for this full circle moment from when Laylayon was selected for the AFF List in 2023.
BAFTA GAMES AWARDS
Narrative Jury
Narrative Jury
2024 | Apr 13
It was such a privilege to be a juror for the NARRATIVE Category
of the 2024 Bafta Games Awards and get to honor stories of the highest
caliber.
Excited to see what inspiring storytelling breakthroughs games will produce in the future!
KidLit Love Podcast
Episode 19
Episode 19
2024 | Mar 8
Such a delight to be on the
KidLit Love Podcast!
Thank you, Stephanie, for having me on, asking me about by books
Out of the Blue and
Patch of Sky,
my publishing journey, and what I hope readers walk away with after reading.
Listen to Episode 19 here.
Glen Rock Children's Festival
The Curious Reader
The Curious Reader
2023 | Oct 7
I had such a fantastic time at the
Glen Rock Children's Book Festival
this weekend! Thank you to The Curious Reader,
the Glen Rock Guild,
and all the librarians who volunteered, for your tireless work to ignite that spark in little readers.
Philippine Inquirer features
Out of the Blue
Out of the Blue
2023 | Aug 16
The Lifestyle section of the Philippine Daily Inquirer
printed an article about my books and
Out of the Blue.
A great big thank you to Marge Enriquez for taking an interest in my creative process and publishing journey thus far.
2023 | Aug 10
I was recently invited to film a
read aloud
for Brightly Storytime. Launched in partnership with Penguin Random House,
Brightly includes resources like book recommendations for every age,
reading tips and insights, author essays and more.
Watch it
here.
2023 | Aug 5
I had an amazing time at Books Are Magic's Sea Creature Storytime
with special guest Rowboat Watkins.
Both of our books are signed and available in store after the event.
Check them out
here
and thank you Books Are Magic for having me.
2023 | Jul 25
I am thrilled to announce that my second picture book,
Out of the Blue,
has been released worldwide.
Thank you to my incomparable team at Penguin Random House
and my agent Alexandra Levick for
making this dream become a reality!
2023 | July 24
Catch the newest episode of
Reading With Your Kids Podcast, where I talk about my second book
Out of the Blue,
my artistic journey, feeling small and invisible in a big world, and
how that might resonate with young readers.
Listen to it
here.
2023 | Jul 23
Out of the Blue
and I were invited to be on a panel featuring picture books about the different ways we connect.
It was a pleasure to be seated among these amazing authors and illustrators. Thank you
Books of Wonder
for having me.
2023 | Mar 28
Had such a wonderful time attending NYICFF's FilmEd Field Trip Day.
This year Girls’ POV looks forward, and back, to celebrate stories of young scientists who are trailblazing creative ways to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges.
2023 | Jan 1
Nic Yulo returns to the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to help launch a new companion project: Drawing With Your Kids.
In this episode Nic demonstrates how to draw Patches, the loveable character from Patch Of Sky.
BAFTA Newcomers Program
Second Year
Second Year
2022 | Nov 23
So honored to be invited back for a Second Year of the BAFTA Newcomers Program,
and be able to continue to be a part of this amazingly generous and talented community of filmmakers, writers, and game designers.
2022 | Aug 12
Catch the newest episode of
Reading With Your Kids Podcast, where I talk about my debut picture book
Patch of Sky.
Jed and I had a lovely conversation about the differences and
similarities between telling stories through film, picture books and video games. Listen to it
here.
2022 | Jul 12
Happy Book Birthday to Patch of Sky.
My debut picture book
is out worldwide online and on shelves!
I am so grateful for everyone that helped usher this little book into the world.
Want to read about a fiercely determined girl will do anything to help her best pig friend finally see the sky?
Order it here.
2022 | Jul 12
trial and error and determination."
2022 | Jul 12
Want to learn more about the journey behind Patch of Sky? Head over to Writing & Illustrating to
hear more about the process of signing with my literary agent to selling the book at auction and publishing with Penguin's Dial Books for Young Readers.
One lucky winner will get a copy of Patch of Sky.
ANIMAL PICTURE BOOK FUN at Books of Wonder
2022 | Jul 5
This July 17th, Catch Patch of Sky
at the Books of Wonder Animal Picture Book Event!
Bring the zoo home for young readers and join us for the fanfare.
Simultaneously playful and elegant, these stories will make any reader curious
about our animal neighbors on planet earth!
Watch the author panel here.
NYICFF Industry Forum: STEM Stories on Screen
2022 | Jun 28
At NYICFF's 2022 Industry Forum,
Scott Cohen, Liam Cohen, Ada Twist, Scientist showrunner Kerri Grant, and I will discuss
the impact representation can have in supporting science-based study,
and how representing diverse stories can inspire girls to pursue STEM fields.
Watch the full panel here.
2022 | Jun 23
My debut picture book Patch of Sky has been named a July Staff Pick
by Pengin Random House. It will be released worldwide on July 12th! For more info and for purchase links, click here.
2022 | Apr 10
Thank you to the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and Film Independent for inviting
my STEM, historical, original television pilot Night Witches
to participate in the triennial Sloan Film Summit!
It was such a delight to meet all these ridiculously talented filmmakers
that share my passion for science in storytelling.
2022 | Apr 7
It was such a profound honor to be invited to be a juror for the 2022 BAFTA Games Awards.
A massive congratulations to all the amazing winners and nominees!
Thank you BAFTA for celebrating diversity, skill, innovation, passion,
as well as an industry I am so proud to be a part of.
2022 | Mar 9
The Athena Film Festival has selected its 2022 grant winners and honorees, The Hollywood Reporter can reveal exclusively.
Ida Rodriguez Joglar, Kelsie Mason Ramos, and Nic Yulo are among those being honored at the annual celebration of women leaders in film.
2022 | Mar 8
I am so proud to be a mentor for BAFTA's Inaugural Vance Byrd Program, which
identifies and rewards talented students from across Los Angeles with support
to become future leaders in film, television, and games.
Read more about the mentees here.
2022 | Mar 5
Horizon
and
Knights in Newark
will screen at the
Girls' POV: Science on Screen
program at NYICFF's 25th Anniversary!
Such an honor to be part of a festival that places girls' perspectives at the forefront and focuses on redefining film for younger generations.
2021 | Dec 7
The official Patch of Sky
cover reveal is live on Avery & Augustine!
This story about friendship and learning to see the world in a whole new way will be out July 12, 2022.
Learn more about it here
and Pre-Order the book here.
BAFTA Newcomers Program 2021
2021 | Oct 20
I am honored to have been invited to participate in the
2021 BAFTA Newcomers Program,
as one of the New York Talents. So excited to join this community of inspiring Bafta Talents and
looking forward to all that's ahead!
Read more about it here.
2021 | Sep 22
Laylayon has been invited to the AFF Writers Lab!
A joint partnership between Barnard College’s Athena Center for Leadership and Women and Hollywood, the Screenwriting Lab is sponsored by Lifetime, with Bryce Norbitz as Program Director.
A joint partnership between Barnard College’s Athena Center for Leadership and Women and Hollywood, the Screenwriting Lab is sponsored by Lifetime, with Bryce Norbitz as Program Director.
2021 | Jul 23
2021 | Mar 30
Laylayon won the 2021 Columbia Blue List!
I am so honored to be included in this uber-talented group of feature and television writers!
Appreciate the hard work of the whole CU Blue List team and congratulations to all the winners!
2021 | Mar 3
Laylayon was named a semifinalist for the Columbia Blue List,
which represents the finest unproduced screenplays and television pilots by recent graduates of the Columbia University School of the Arts graduate Film Program.
2021 | Jan 14
Operation Amber Sky is set to go live on January 21st! Work with skilled Rainbow Six allies to prevent a noxious chemical weapon from destroying Auroa and the rest of the world. Watch the trailer here.
Deal Announcement: Patch of Sky
2020 | Nov 18
My author-illustrator debut Patch of Sky sold, in a four-house auction, to Dial Books for Young Readers (Penguin) and will be published in the Spring of 2022!
Read more on Publishers Weekly
and special thanks to my brilliant agent Alexandra Levick.
2020 | Sep 10
2020 | Jul 6
My children's book illustrations are LIVE on the Writers House official
art site! There are no words to express how it feels to see my artwork among author-illustrators I have admired my whole life.
2020 | Mar 23
This special Ghost Recon: Breakpoint Crossover Event debuts March 24! Fight alongside the legendary Sam Fisher in a new Splinter Cell adventure.
Congrats to the whole team! Watch the trailer here.
Athena Lab Reunion at AFF 2020
2020 | Mar 1
Thank you to the Athena Film Festival for bringing all the
Athena Lab winners together
for a weekend of empowerment, breathtaking stories, bold voices, silence breaking, and badassery!
2020 | Feb 8
So proud to say my original series Night Witches was named a Top 10 finalist at SeriesFest's Women Writing Competition in Partnership with Kyra Sedgwick's Big Swing Productions!
2019 | Nov 23
The Open Beta will be live from 09/26 to 09/29. It's so surreal to get to play one of my missions before the official release. Happy Beta to players all across the world.
2020 | Jan 29
Ghost Recon: Breakpoint's first Live Event runs from Jan 29 - Feb 6. This new mission pits you against the T-800 TERMINATOR, a deadly machine from the future.
Watch the trailer here.
My picture books have found a home at Writers House
2019 | Nov 7
I am overjoyed to announce that I recently signed with the incredible Alexandra Levick at Writers House Literary Agency! And yes, there were pigs involved.
Ghost Recon: Breakpoint NYC Premiere Event
2019 | Oct 3
So excited to attend the NYC Premiere Event and get a little more insight on how to train like a real Recon soldier. Ghost Recon: Breakpoint has launched worldwide.
2019 | Aug 23
Two Ubisoft games took top prizes at Gamescom! Ghost Recon: Breakpoint for Best PC Game and Roller Champions for Best Sports Game. Congrats to the amazing Breakpoint team!
2019 | Aug 13
Absolutely thrilled that out of more than 10,000 entries, See Sky Pig, my original picture book concept, was named Top Talent for Illustration at the 2019 Adobe Design Achievement Awards.
2019 | Jun 14
Thankful to the Adobe Awards for the opportunity to share my post-grad / early career journey. Read the full article here.
2019 | June 11
Jon Bernthal and Bam Bam the Pit Bull reveal more content from Ghost Recon: Breakpoint at E3! Check out the full press con here.
2019 | May 24
SeriesFest announced their Top 15 Semi-Finalists for the
Women Directing Mentorship in partnership with Shondaland. I am thrilled to be among them!
Ghost Recon: Breakpoint by Ubisoft premieres wordlwide
2019 | Jul 4
Ghost Recon: Breakpoint made its worldwide premiere with gameplay sneak preview via live stream.
It's set for release in October 2019.
2019 | May 9
Night Witches selected for the Athena Film Festival LA TV & Screenwriting Lab
in partnership with the Stephens College MFA and WIST.
Unstereotype Alliance Summit at the United Nations
2019 | Apr 6
Variety 2019 Sundance Issue
2019 | Jan 28
So excited to be featured with the other Alfred P. Sloan Award Winners in Variety's 2019 Sundance Issue. Keep an eye out for Night Witches
on the cover's back page.
2018 | Nov 15
Night Witches named Semi-Finalist for the WeScreenplay Diverse Voices Competition and the BlueCat Pilot Competition. Horizon named Semi-Finalist of the BlueCat Short Screenplay Competition.
2018 | July 26
Proud to be included in Cut-throat Women an online database of women who make horror films. An amazing resource for genre-enthusiasts!
Horizon and Night Witches win awards at CUFF 2018
2018 | May 10
Night Witches awarded Faculty Selects and a live reading at Lenfest Center for the Arts, while Horizon wins the GiGadgets Technology Award.
2018 | Apr 12
Columbia-Sloan Program awards four scripts about female scientists.
Two Screenplay Awards granted to Baretia by Jamil Munoz and Night Witches by Nic Yulo.
Horizon short film meets its crowdfunding goal on IndieGoGo
2018 | Jan 18
In a month we raised 108% of our budget with contributions
from 102 backers spanning the USA, Philippines, Australia,
Mexico, France, UK, Canada, Denmark, and Poland.
Knights in Newark at the Sloan Film Summit
2017| Oct 10
Held every three years, the Sloan Foundation supports the most innovative filmmakers that
engage with science and technology themes and characters. Read more about Knights in Newark here.
Horizon wins Breaking Barriers Award at CUFF 2017
2017 | May 16
My thesis film Horizon was awarded the Breaking Barriers Production Grant for Female Filmmakers
at the CUFF Awards at the DGA Theater, NY.
The Adobe Design Achievement Awards
2016 | Dec 7
Had an amazing time at the Adobe Design Achievement Awards in San Diego, where my short film Replica
took home the ADAA for Fine Art Film & Video.