IFP/PHX

Independent Feature Project of Phoenix, AZ

Amanda Melby
  • Female
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • United States
Share
Share on Twitter
Share on Facebook

Amanda Melby's Friends

Amanda Melby's Groups

Amanda Melby's Discussions

 

Amanda Melby's Page

Gifts Received

Gift

Amanda Melby has not received any gifts yet

Give Amanda Melby a Gift

Latest Activity

Can't wait!!!
on Wednesday
Amanda Melby added a discussion to the group Thespians
Hey actors - there is a Southern Dialects class this Wednesday and Thursday with Diane Senffner through Verve Studios:http://www.ifpphx.org/events/verve-studios-accents-and There is still space available!
on Monday
July 28, 2010 at 6:30pm to July 29, 2010 at 9:30pm
Accents and Dialects Each workshop concentrates on a specific dialect or accent. In week one of the course, fundamentals are taught and the put into action in week two. Accents/Dialects taught include: Standard British, Cockney, Irish, American Sou…
July 15
Amanda Melby and Mallory Adams are now friends
July 12
A discussion started by Amanda Melby was featured
This year we are introducing something new to the Beat the Clock 48 Hour Film Challenge.  We are holding open auditions for actors July 10th from 10am – 4pm.  All attending actors are required to be available for filming July 16th – 18th. At this a…
July 1
Amanda Melby added a discussion to the group Thespians
This year we are introducing something new to the Beat the Clock 48 Hour Film Challenge.  We are holding open auditions for actors July 10th from 10am – 4pm.  All attending actors are required to be available for filming July 16th – 18th. At this a…
July 1
I'll be there! Can't wait!
June 30
Michele Dekker and Amanda Melby are now friends
June 27

Profile Information

About Me:
AMANDA MELBY

Amanda Melby, a native Minnesotan, made her way to Phoenix via Southern California, Washington, DC and Cleveland. She has worked as a professional actress for over 15 years and is a proud member of SAG, AFTRA and AEA. In addition to acting and teaching, Amanda also works as a producer, writer and spokeswoman. She is the Executive Director of IFP Phoenix and the owner of Verve Studios. She is a three-time Emmy ® nominee for her work as Producer and Host of the television show SCREEN WARS. In 2008, she was honored with the Layne Award for her dedication to the Arizona Entertainment Community.

Amanda can be seen in the feature films JAKE’S CORNER, FAREWELL DARKNESS, NETHERBEAST INCORPORATED, MADISON HALL, THE MAJESTIC and THE LANGUAGE OF KICKBALL. Her shorts credits include BONDAGE, AUTUMN LEAVES, DEATHBED BLUES and OUTLET (a 2000 Sundance Festival selection), among others. Her television credits include S.I.S., BOSTON PUBLIC, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, AdTV, and SCREEN WARS.

Her Los Angeles theatrical credits include understudying for Peri Gilpin as Gwendolyn in FRASIER GONE WILDE: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at the Mark Taper Forum, starring as Sonia in the LA premiere of LIFE x 3 at the Elephant Asylum, as Doris in SAME TIME, NEXT YEAR at the Long Beach Playhouse, and as Amy in the premiere of CHENILLE STEMS AND COCO MIDRIB at the Secret Rose Theatre. Regional theatrical credits include the Cleveland Play House, Porthouse Theatre, Dobama Theatre and Cleveland Shakespeare Festival.

She has appeared as Lady Percy and Helena in SHAKESPEARE’S FRIENDS, as Polly in RIDING TO BETHLEHEM, as Tess in KISSING and as Lisa in COLLECTED STORIES at Theatre Artists Studio.

She has studied with Howard Fine in his Master Class in LA. Amanda is an accomplished cellist and holds a BA in theatre and English from Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota. www.AmandaMelby.com.
Home Page:
http://www.amandamelby.com
Additional Website:
http://www.vervestudio.net
IMDB
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1659063/
Agency / Representation
Leighton Agency
Agency / Representation (Website)
http://www.leightonagency.com
Profession
Actor, Producer
Favorite Actor
Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Jodie Foster

Amanda Melby's Photos

Loading…

Amanda Melby's Blog

Amanda Melby

Noah Todd passes away

Dear community:


It's with a sad heart that I pass along the news of Noah Todd's passing. Noah was a very talented actor having worked in indie films and theatre.



When I find out more information about services, I'll pass them along.



Amanda



Continue

Posted on May 14, 2010 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Amanda Melby

Raising the Bar




Raising the Bar. We talk a lot about that here. What does it mean?



Continue

Posted on May 4, 2010 at 1:30pm — 6 Comments

Amanda Melby

Small Happys wrapped

After a short pick-up shot last night, SMALL HAPPYS photography is wrapped. Director Lee Quarrie, Producer Joe Gruberman, Writer/Producer Jean Georgianni and DP Webb Pickersgill were on hand last night with me and Kirby Soderberg at Cien Agave.


Looking forward to seeing the finished film!

Posted on April 26, 2010 at 10:18am —

Amanda Melby

Screen Actors Guild Loses Much Loved Lucky Hayes



Continue

Posted on April 12, 2010 at 5:02pm — 1 Comment

Amanda Melby

From SAG-AZ Executive Director Don Livesay

Arizona Close Up (Officia

Continue

Posted on February 9, 2010 at 11:36am —

Comment Wall (4 comments)

You need to be a member of IFP/PHX to add comments!

Join IFP/PHX

At 8:39pm on February 26, 2010, Otto D'Agnolo said…
Hey Amanda, Thanks for "friend" ship. Let's work together!
Otto
At 11:14am on January 30, 2010, Will Leon said…
Hey... Nice meeting you too... Sorry it had to be in jail... :(
At 8:13am on July 27, 2009, Randy E. Huckabone said…
Thanks Amanda!
At 4:33pm on March 30, 2008, Vincent A. Ruiz said…
Hi, I thought that was you. It's a pretty cool site. Looking forward to class.
 
 
 

Latest Activity

3 members updated their profile photos
7 hours ago
Stacie Stocker added 2 photos
7 hours ago
7 hours ago
Cinema Lounge at Metro Arts Theatre
July 30, 2010 from 5:30pm to 9pm
IFP/PHX Cinema Lounge features Arizona-made films of all lengths! This month - a great collection of films that deal with fantasy versus reality, and learning the hard way which is which. WHEN 5:30 - 6:30 pm: Happy Hour. Networking 7:00 - 8: 00: S…
7 hours ago
Zachery Storer updated their profile
8 hours ago
8 hours ago
Sorry to have to miss this one!
yesterday
Dedicated to advocating and inspiring women who desire to be enlightened and inspired by the craft of MP/TV/Media Arts via education, mentoring and cultivating a strong collaborative network of partnerships in the community.
yesterday

© 2010   Created by IFPPHX Admin.   Powered by .

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service

Sign in to chat!