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SAG-AFTRA Actress. Award-winning filmmaker. Award-winning fine artist. ​Ballroom dancer. Anthem singer. Comedian. Philanthropist. Entrepreneur. Athlete.

Filming a new show!

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Ella and family are beyond grateful that Ella has been cast as a series regular in the new AppleTV-Skydance show "Brothers," starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. Ella's role is Matthew's daughter, Clara.

This requires a few months on location in Texas. Ella is loving and soaking up Texas life!

Follow Ella's journey and any Ella news on her Instagram and Facebook.

Sweet Magnolias Season 4 streaming on Netflix!

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You can stream the 10 newest episodes of Sweet Magnolias, season 4 on Netflix. Ella joined the cast in Season 3, playing Katie Townsend. You will see her in 9 out of the 10 episodes of season 4. And she loved EVERY minute of it... especially the artist episode where she is featured.

Check out Ella's Instagram and Facebook for behind-the-scenes peeks and fun visits to set, moments with cast and crew and more insight into her life in Serenity — on screen and behind it.

Ella'​s Third Short Film "The Towel" is Winning Awards!

Look at all the laurels on that poster! Ella wrote and directed her third short film, "The Towel" during the one-week Youth Filmmakers Workshop hosted by Jacono Studios in July, 2024. For the third time, it was kid and camera (this one shot and edited fully on iPhone) making a film in just one week's time.

Ella's film has been accepted to film festivals across the country and in Australia! She won her first best director award, and a few others, and the film is screening in some upcoming festivals.

Ella continued her genre streak of sci-fi/fantasy with this film, and went to a new level as she designed and sewed — along with the film's star — the main piece of wardrobe around which the plot was created. She then created a smaller version for herself to wear to the film's premiere weekend. In fact, "The Towel" screened at three festivals its opening weekend, Oct. 19, 2024.

​Visit the ​Filmmaker Ella page to learn more about Ella's films, the filmmaker awards she's won and for links to watch her first two short films. (When "The Towel" completes is festival circuit, we will share it on Ella's YouTube).

BEST IN SHOW!

 Ella is grateful to the organizers, sponsors and judges of the 6th Annual Brevard Children's Business Fair for naming her BEST IN SHOW!

Ella started with Ella Bella Beads when she was 5, but was too young to participate (minimum age was 6). But she was ready to go the next year and has since participated in all but one fair, due to traveling for acting.

It's been fun to watch Ella's business evolve into Everything Ella and expand to include her artwork division (click through to Ella's art store). This year, upon discovering we had been given a haul of vintage glass beads, she got into a bracelet-making kick and also offered a large jewelry selection, along with cute holiday earrings. Ella and mom also hosted their first Word-of-the-Year Bracelet Workshops, which could become an annual thing, upon request.

We've been asked if we offer Ella's jewelry online, like we do her art, and all we can promise is we'll do our best to get some items listed once she's completed her current acting project. Stay tuned!
Click here to see Ella's full catalogue of art and browse her shop.

Ella Wins award for her dress design from "The Towel!"

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LEFT: Ella's towel dress design won first place at the 2024 Space Coast Art Festival. RIGHT: Ella holds the trophy for Best Film in Elementary Division from the 2024 Treasure Coast International Film Festival.
Congratulations to Ella for winning first place at the 2024 Space Coast Art Festival, in the 3D/sculpture category for grades 6-8!

She was thrilled to receive recognition for her design and execution of the main piece of wardrobe for her short film "The Towel," plus the mini version she made for herself, which she wore to several festivals that screened her film.

Ella has a passion for fashion, which is the base theme of her sci-fi/fantasy short film. It's a dream parallel to her own in real life...

The film is currently in its festival run. Once it's completed its final festival, we will make it available to stream, like her previous two films.

​Visit the ​Filmmaker Ella page to learn more about Ella's films, the filmmaker awards she's won and to watch her first two films, "The Muralist" and "Wild Thing."

Watch Ella in "Chosen Family" — Her first Lead Role in a Feature Film!

Ella's first lead role in a feature film is now available to stream on demand. You can watch "Chosen Family" on: Amazon, Apple TV, YouTube, Hulu, Fandango at Home and on all major cable providers. (Click the links above to go directly to the film on those platforms). Or just enter "Chosen Family" in search!

Ella's feisty performance as Lily has been so well received, we're grateful she could share her love of comedy and bring the laughs with her turn in this role so unlike herself.
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The romantic comedy is written and directed by its star Heather Graham (who is the nicest person on the planet). Ella's dad was played by John Brotherton, who starred in her favorite show, "Fuller House." The cast of comedic geniuses is rounded out with Julia Stiles, Thomas Lennon, Andrea Savage, Oscar-winning producer Odessa Rae, Michael Gross and Julie Halston.

Be sure to follow Ella's Instagram and Facebook for more details and behind-the-scenes peeks!

'Sweet Magnolias' Reel

Click here to watch Ella's reel from "Sweet Magnolias" season 3.

Ella becomes youngest ever to win the $1,000 Sara Fuller Scholarship from Film Florida and Women in Film and Television

What a supreme honor for Ella to win this scholarship! As you can see below in the news item about all the awards her latest short film, "The Muralist" won, her creativity and professionalism have been well received. We always appreciate all the adults who treat her with respect, and who offer their advice, mentorship and kindness.

Ella says she would like to purchase wireless mics or a drone. Stepping up that filmmaking game! Thank you to Film Florida and Women in Film and Television Florida, two professional organizations of which Ella is a member. Your support means the world.

New art releases: Polar bears, roseate spoonbills, dachshund, butterfly + more!

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T-Rex
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Bruno Marsh the Alligator
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Sleigh the Swan
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Waves the Seal
Ella surpassed her 50th pastel painting in 2024! This is an incredible milestone to have churned out so many beautiful and detailed creations in just a few years.
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You can order prints, notecards and bookmarks (which we ship from home) plus a full catalogue of beautiful merchandise featuring Ella's art. Those other items are created and ship on demand from the printer. Click here to see Ella's full catalogue of art and browse her shop.

​Ella's art and Ella Bella Beads jewelry also are available locally in Brevard County at The Sweet Heartist in Suntree.

Ella's latest fundraising efforts:

National Anthem singing
Ella has been honored to be requested to sing the national anthem at local fundraisers for several years now. She sang at fundraisers for service dogs (Canine Companions), military causes (Month of the Military Child, women veterans), education (Success Indeed), breast cancer (local 5K run/walk and martial arts competition) and domestic violence awareness/education/action (Serene Harbor). 

She had to turn down a request from NASA for a special event due to being out of town for filming. But it fills her cup to be able to give back in this way.

Ella the actress has worked with...

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Ella is a professional fine artist. Here are some of her most recent pastel paintings.

You can browse and shop her artwork and art merch on her art shop page - just click here.
She mostly creates art of animals and has done many commissions, including pet memorials. Commission information is at the bottom of the art page.