Allison Anders
director, screenwriter
Mary Allison Anders (or just Allison Anders; born November 16, 1954) is an American independent movie director. Her movies include Gas Food Lodging,[1] Mi Vida Loca and Grace of My Heart.[2]
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.jpg) Allison Anders at the 61st Annual Peabody Awards (2002) | |
| Born | Mary Allison Anders November 16, 1954 |
| Alma mater | UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television |
| Occupation(s) | Director Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Known for | Gas Food Lodging Mi Vida Loca Grace of My Heart |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Alberta Steed Bob Anders |
Anders' movies have been shown at Cannes Film Festival and at Sundance Film Festival.
Anders was awarded a MacArthur Genius Grant and a Peabody Award.
Anders was born near Ashland, Kentucky
Awards
change- 1986: Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting – Lost Highway
- 1986: Samuel Goldwyn Writing Awards – Lost Highway
- 1988: Independent Spirit Awards for Best First Feature – Border Radio
- 1992: New York Film Critics Circle for Best New Director – Gas Food Lodging
- 1992: National Society of Film Critics for Best New Director – Gas Food Lodging
- 1992: Independent Spirit Awards for Best Screenplay nomination – Gas Food Lodging
- 1992: Independent Spirit Awards for Best Director nomination – Gas Food Lodging
- 1995: MacArthur Fellows Program[3]
- 2001: Independent Spirit Award for Best Film nomination – Things Behind the Sun
- 2002: Spirit of Silver Lake Award from the Silver Lake Film Festival
- 2002: Peabody Award for distinguished achievement and meritorious service – Things Behind the Sun
- 2013: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing of a Drama nomination – Ring of Fire[4]
References
change- ↑ "Certified Genius". New York Times. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
- ↑ "Allison Anders". Film Reference. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
- ↑ "MacArthur Fellows: Meet the Class of 1995: Allison Anders, Filmmaker, Los Angeles, California". MacArthur Foundation. 1 July 1995. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
- ↑ Variety Staff (16 August 2013). "'Ring of Fire': Emmy Nominee Allison Anders on a Jewel of a Composition". Variety. Archived from the original on 3 October 2015. Retrieved 8 September 2015.
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