Allison Anders
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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Born | Mary Allison Anders November 16, 1954 |
Alma mater | UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television |
Occupation | 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
- 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
- ↑ Certified Genius. New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/1999/09/19/theater/film-certified-genius-with-a-tatoo.html. 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. https://variety.com/2013/tv/awards/ring-of-fire-alison-anders-on-a-jewel-of-a-composition-1200576690/. Retrieved 8 September 2015.