MELBY TO WORK WITH MATTER OF CHANCE PRODUCTIONS
Posted: February 14, 2011 Filed under: Films, Films - Festivals | Tags: A3f, Almost Famous Film Festival, Amanda Melby, Arizona Filmmaker, Joshua J. Provost, Leighton Agency, Matter of Chance Productions Leave a commentAmanda is pleased to announce she’ll be working with Joshua J. Provost (Matter of Chance Films) on a film for the Almost Famous Film Festival‘s annual 48-Hour Film Challenge. It shoots February 18-20.
‘SMALL HAPPYS’ IS AN OFFICIAL SELECTION OF THE 2011 PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL
Posted: February 10, 2011 Filed under: Films, Films - Festivals | Tags: Aaron Seever, Amanda Melby, Arizona Filmmaker, Jean Georgianni, Jennifer Pfalzgraff, Joe Gruberman, Kirby Soderberg, Lee Ann Cone, Lee Quarrie, Leighton Agency, Phoenix Film Festival, Sally Ann Francis, Small Happys, Tamara McDaniel, Webb Pickersgill Leave a comment‘SMALL HAPPYS’ (Amanda plays “Lisa”) is an official selection of the Phoenix Film Festival!
The 11th Annual Phoenix Film Festival is March 31-April 7, 2011 at the Harkins Scottsdale 101 Theatres.
“SMALL HAPPYS” was Directed by Lee Quarrie, Written and Produced by Jean Georgianni, Produced by Joe Gruberman, DP Webb Pickersgill, Edited by Lee Ann Cone. It stars Amanda Melby, Jennifer Pflazgraff, Sally Ann Francis and Tamara McDaniel. Aaron Seever and Kirby Soderberg round out the cast.
Full crew and cast credits can be found on imdb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1834880/fullcredits#cast
MELBY NOMINATED FOR 2011 AZ GOVERNOR’S ARTS AWARD
Posted: February 9, 2011 Filed under: Awards, Films | Tags: Amanda Melby, Arizona Arts, Arizona Filmmaker, Governor's Arts Awards, Herberger Theater Center, Leighton Agency Leave a commentAmanda nominated in the “Individual” category for the 2011 Governor’s Arts Awards.
Artists, educators, business, communities and individuals representing 22 Arizona cities and towns have been nominated for the 2011 Governor’s Arts Awards. A total of 76 nominations were received for consideration by an independent panel of judges. A new category to recognize an individual focusing on Arts Education attracted 12 nominations. Winners will be announced during the 30th Anniversary Governor’s Arts Awards, Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at the Herberger Theater in Phoenix.
MELBY ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION FROM IFP/PHOENIX AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Posted: February 2, 2011 Filed under: Films, Volunteer - Community | Tags: Amanda Melby, Arizona Arts, Arizona Filmmaker, entertainment, IFP Phoenix, IFP/PHX, Leighton Agency, Phoenix Film Festival, PHOENIX FILM FOUNDATION, Webb Pickersgill Leave a commentAmanda announces resignation as Executive Director of IFP Phoenix.
After six years at the helm, she steps down after the 2011 Phoenix Film Festival to focus on family, acting. Webb Pickersgill to assume role. http://www.ifpphx.org/about/history/.
