Raising Buchanan Now Available
Posted: May 26, 2020 Filed under: Films, Films - Festivals | Tags: Amanda Melby, Bruce Dellis, cathy shim, cheese board productions, entertainment, film, filmphx, gofilmaz, IFP Phoenix, IFP/PHX, Joe Gruberman, m. emmet walsh, onthearizonaset, Phoenix, Phoenix Film Festival, PHOENIX FILM FOUNDATION, rene auberjonois, terence bernie hines, TV Leave a commentRAISING BUCHANAN NOW ON ITUNES AND THESE PLATFORMS!
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Raising Buchanan available for Pre-Order
Posted: April 15, 2020 Filed under: Films, Films - Festivals | Tags: Amanda Melby, Bruce Dellis, cathy shim, cheese board productions, entertainment, film, filmphx, gofilmaz, IFP Phoenix, IFP/PHX, Joe Gruberman, m. emmet walsh, onthearizonaset, Phoenix, Phoenix Film Festival, PHOENIX FILM FOUNDATION, rene auberjonois, terence bernie hines, TV Leave a commentPRE-ORDER RAISING BUCHANAN ON ITUNES
This aimless woman and her reckless plan about a worthless president is available to Pre-Order! Support Raising Buchanan by ordering today! https://apple.co/2wL3IrQ

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Raising Buchanan to play at Harkins Shea 14 for a one-week exclusive engagement starting Sept 27!
Posted: September 23, 2019 Filed under: Films, Films - Festivals | Tags: Amanda Melby, Bruce Dellis, cathy shim, cheese board productions, entertainment, film, filmphx, gofilmaz, IFP Phoenix, IFP/PHX, Joe Gruberman, m. emmet walsh, onthearizonaset, Phoenix, Phoenix Film Festival, PHOENIX FILM FOUNDATION, rene auberjonois, terence bernie hines, TV Leave a comment
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Raising Buchanan Festival and Awards Update – September 2019
Posted: September 23, 2019 Filed under: Films, Films - Festivals | Tags: Amanda Melby, Bruce Dellis, cathy shim, cheese board productions, entertainment, film, filmphx, gofilmaz, IFP Phoenix, IFP/PHX, Joe Gruberman, m. emmet walsh, onthearizonaset, Phoenix, Phoenix Film Festival, PHOENIX FILM FOUNDATION, rene auberjonois, terence bernie hines, TV Leave a commentRaising Buchanan, a dark comedy that Amanda Melby produced and stars in has played in multiple film festivals and garnered some excellent awards and praise!
WORLD PREMIERE
2019 Phoenix Film Festival Screened April 12, 13 and 14, 2019 WINNER: Best Arizona Feature WINNER: Arizona Filmmaker of the Year: Joe Gruberman (Producer)
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EAST COAST PREMIERE
2019 Manhattan Film Festival Screened May 3, 2019 WINNER: Best Dramedy Feature |
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CONNECTICUT PREMIERE
2019 New Haven International Film Festival Screened May 17, 2019 WINNER: Best Leading Actress in a Comedy Role: Amanda Melby WINNER: Best Original Screenplay: Bruce Dellis |
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TENNESSEE PREMIERE
2019 Franklin International Indie Film Festival Screened: August 15, 2019 WINNER: Best Comedy Feature |
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EUROPEAN PREMIERE
2019 ROFL Film Festival, Madrid Sept 12-13, 2019 Screening: September 13, 2019 WINNER: Best Feature |
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY ® AWARDS
September 14, 2019 Raising Buchanan Trailer – Phoenix Film Festival /World Premiere NOMINEE: Amanda Melby, Talent- Performer/Narrator WINNER: Bruce Dellis, Writer- Short Form |
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Filmed in and around the greater Phoenix and Prescott, Arizona areas in 2017, the film boasts a remarkable ensemble cast of 28 speaking roles. Bruce Dellis is the writer-director and Joe Gruberman also produced with Melby. René Auberjonois, Amanda Melby, Cathy Shim, Robert Ben Garant, Terence Bernie Hines and M. Emmet Walsh are the main cast.
Synopsis: In suburban Phoenix, 40-year-old Ruth Kiesling is not exactly “living the dream.” She’s a donut shop employee with anger issues. Ever the opportunist and desperate for money, she “steals” the body of President James Buchanan hoping to ransom him for a nice windfall –– but she’s surprised to discover that no one seems particularly interested in getting him back.
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Raising Buchanan World Premiere at Phoenix Film Festival 2019
Posted: April 5, 2019 Filed under: Films, Films - Festivals | Tags: Amanda Melby, Bruce Dellis, cathy shim, cheese board productions, entertainment, film, filmphx, gofilmaz, IFP Phoenix, IFP/PHX, Joe Gruberman, m. emmet walsh, onthearizonaset, Phoenix, Phoenix Film Festival, PHOENIX FILM FOUNDATION, rene auberjonois, terence bernie hines, TV Comments Off on Raising Buchanan World Premiere at Phoenix Film Festival 2019Raising Buchanan, a dark comedy that Amanda Melby produced and stars in, will make its World Premiere at the 2019 Phoenix Film Festival.
Filmed in and around the greater Phoenix and Prescott, Arizona areas in 2017, the film boasts a remarkable ensemble cast of 28 speaking roles. Bruce Dellis is the writer-director and Joe Gruberman also produced with Melby. René Auberjonois, Amanda Melby, Cathy Shim, Robert Ben Garant, Terence Bernie Hines and M. Emmet Walsh are the main cast.
Raising Buchanan screens:
Friday, April 12 at 5:25 pm INFO | TICKETS
Saturday, April 13 at 11:05 am INFO | TICKETS
Sunday, April 14 at 4:20 pm INFO | TICKETS
Synopsis: In suburban Phoenix, 40-year-old Ruth Kiesling is not exactly “living the dream.” She’s a donut shop employee with anger issues. Ever the opportunist and desperate for money, she “steals” the body of President James Buchanan hoping to ransom him for a nice windfall –– but she’s surprised to discover that no one seems particularly interested in getting him back.
Now in its 19th year, the Phoenix Film Festival is Arizona’s largest film festival. Every year they host nearly 300 films, hold filmmaking seminars, parties and amazing events for over 27,000 attendees during 11 daysat the Harkins Scottsdale 101. For more information about the Festival: http://www.phoenixfilmfestival.com/feature-films-2019
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‘NETHERBEAST, INC.’ TO SCREEN AT HOLLYSHORTS
Posted: August 1, 2010 Filed under: Films, Films - Festivals | Tags: Amanda Melby, Arizona Filmmaker, Brian Ronalds, Bruce Dellis, Chris LaMont, Dean Ronalds, entertainment, IFP/PHX, Netherbeast Inc. Leave a commentThe Ronalds Brothers short ‘THE NETHERBEAST OF BERM-TECH INDUSTRIES, INC’ and feature NETHERBEAST INCORPORATED will both play together at the 2010 HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL. (Amanda appears as Hazel von Borscht in the feature)
WHEN: MONDAY August 9th, 2010
TIME: 10:30pm
WHERE: Laemmle’s Sunset 58000 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90046
‘COCKTAIL WIZARD’ TO PLAY PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL
Posted: April 1, 2010 Filed under: Films, Films - Festivals | Tags: Amanda Melby, Arizona Arts, Arizona Filmmaker, Bruce Dellis, COCKTAIL WIZARD, entertainment, HARKINS THEATRES, Leighton Agency, Phoenix Film Festival, PHOENIX FILM FOUNDATION Leave a commentCOCKTAIL WIZARD to play the Phoenix Film Festival
Screens as a part of the Arizona Shorts B program Friday and Saturday, April 9 and 10:http://phoenix.bside.com/2010/films/cocktailwizard_phoenix2010. The Phoenix Film Festival is held at the Harkins at the Scottsdale/101 on Mayo Blvd in Phoenix.
MELBY: 2006
Posted: December 19, 2006 Filed under: Awards, Commercials, DVD, Films, Films - Festivals, Films- Directing, Theatre, TV, Volunteer - Community | Tags: aftra phoenix, Amanda Melby, american federation of television and radio artists, Arizona Arts, Arizona Filmmaker, Brian Ronalds, Bruce Dellis, Chris LaMont, Dean Ronalds, entertainment, IFP Phoenix, IFP/PHX, Leighton Agency, lisa mulcahy, NATAS, Netherbeast Inc., Phoenix Film Festival, PHOENIX FILM FOUNDATION, Rocky Mountain Emmy, sag, screen actors guild, the actor's other career book Leave a commentSeptember 29, 2006
AMANDA STARTS SHOOTING SECOND SEASON OF SCREEN WARS
Season Two of the Emmy-winning television series SCREEN WARS has begun shooting with Amanda Melby as the host. The opening homages will be shot first, with filmmaker interviews and hosting to follow. Season Two returns to AZ-TV in January, 2007.
September 1, 2006
THE ACTOR’S OTHER CAREER BOOK IS AVAILABLE
Amanda was interviewed by author Lisa Mulcahy for her new book: THE ACTOR’S OTHER CAREER BOOK. It is published by Allworth Press and is now available.
September 2, 2006
AMANDA WRAPS PRODUCTION ON FEATURE “NETHERBEAST, INCORPORATED”
Amanda just wrapped 10-days working on the feature film NETHERBEAST, INCORPORATED directed by Dean Ronalds and written by Bruce Dellis. The film is a comedy about an office full of vampires (or Netherfolk, as they prefer to be called). Amanda appears as an office worker (Hazel Von Borscht) who has been around since the 50s. Look for her in the office scenes with Darrell Hammond, Steve Burns, Jason Mewes and Dave Foley as well as the flashback scenes from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.
August 31, 2006
AMANDA NOMINATED FOR AN EMMY FOR WORK AS HOST ON SCREEN WARS
Amanda is nominated for a 2006 Emmy from the NATAS – Rocky Mountain Chapter – for her work as a host on the weekly television show SCREEN WARS. The Emmy ceremony will be held October 7 at the Valley Ho in Scottsdale.
August 12, 2006
AMANDA IS CAST IN FEATURE “NETHERBEAST, INCORPORATED”
Amanda is cast and begins an 8-day shoot on the feature film NETHERBEAST, INCORPORATED directed by Dean Ronalds. The film stars Darrell Hammond, Dave Foley, Steve Burns, Amy Davidson, Jason Mewes, Judd Nelson and Robert Wagner. Brian Ronalds and Chris LaMont produce.
August 2, 2006
AMANDA SHOOTS “BONDAGE”
Amanda shot August 2 and August 5 for her role of Amanda in Angel Ruiz’s short film BONDAGE. The film continues shooting a few more weeks.
July 10, 2006
AMANDA IS ELECTED TO ARIZONA SAG BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Amanda was asked to run for a seat on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Screen Actors Guild. She was elected and will serve a one-year term.
July 1, 2006
AMANDA IS INTERVIEWED FOR BOOK
Amanda was interviewed by author Lisa Mulcahy for her new book: THE ACTOR’S OTHER CAREER BOOK. It is published by Allworth Press and will be available in July.
June 23, 2006
AMANDA IS CAST IN SUPPORTING ROLE IN “BONDAGE”
Amanda is cast as the supporting role of Amanda in Angel Ruiz’s short film BONDAGE. Shooting will be 2 days for Amanda in the beginning of August.
March, 2006
PHOENIX FILM PROJECT BECOMES IFP/PHOENIX: AMANDA REMAINS CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Phoenix Film Project becomes a chapter of the Independent Feature Project and is re-named IFP/PHX. Amanda and Julie Holman remain Co-Executive Directors.
January, 2006
AMANDA ASKED TO TAKE OPEN BOARD OF DIRECTORS SEAT FOR PHOENIX AFTRA
Phoenix Local AFTRA Executive Director Roxanne Chaisson invites Amanda Melby to fill the open Board of Directors seat.