A college professor once described her as “sexy, smart, and funny,” and honestly? He nailed it. Amber’s work lives at the intersection of identity crisis, existential dread, and a secret third thing- all the beautifully messy stuff that makes us human. Having spent much of her life being the “only one in the room,” she’s made it her mission to tell stories that challenge stereotypes, amplify underrepresented voices, and leaves you feeling slightly uncomfortable.

 

She’s deeply inspired by films like American Beauty and Donnie Darko, and worships at the altar of Sofia Coppola, whose The Virgin Suicides captures nostalgia with a haunting intimacy, and Amy Heckerling, whose Clueless didn’t just define a generation, it reminded us that girlhood can be fashionable and like, really really smart.

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Amber has written and directed six short films, including Blue Orchid (Best Dramatic Student Short, LAIFFA), Brunch (Awards of Merit for Direction, Ensemble Cast, and Webisode at The IndieFEST), Girl on Fire (Official Selection, American Horror Film Festival), and Claire (Official Selection, Deep in the Heart Film Festival). Her industry experience ranges from Married at First Sight on Lifetime (no, she’s not responsible for the matches) to documentary development on Helter Skelter for EPIX.

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