Draft:Jamie Anderson (director)
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Comment: IMDB is not a reliable sources so should not be used (see WP:IMDB). The profile and Anderson's website are primary sources so cannot be used to establish notability. The roles are not significant so does not meet WP:ACTOR and none of the films are notable so does not meet WP:FILMMAKER. It looks like might be some upcoming feature films but right now that is WP:CRYSTAL. S0091 (talk) 17:29, 2 August 2025 (UTC)
Jamie Anderson (born c. 1980s) is an American film director, screenwriter, and former actress. In 2018, she was selected as one of the "Top 25 Screenwriters to Watch" by the International Screenwriters’ Association and named a "New Female Director to Watch Out For in 2020" by industry sources.[1]
In March 2024, Variety (via IMDb News) reported that Anderson was developing a military-themed comedy series with Talaria Media based on Mark Greene’s memoir Unsealed.[2]
Early life and background
[edit]Anderson grew up in Gulfport, Mississippi, later lived in Florida, and at 19 relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment. She now resides in Beverly Hills, California.[1]
Acting career
[edit]During the 2000s, Anderson appeared in film and TV roles, including the Steven Spielberg-directed feature Catch Me If You Can (2002) and guest roles on shows such as Modern Family, The Shield, Ghost Whisperer, and Happy Endings (TV series).[3]
Directing and writing career
[edit]Short films and festivals
[edit]Anderson’s short films have been recognized on the independent festival circuit:
- Punching Bag (2018) – Best Director, Los Angeles Short Film Festival[4]
- I’m F%$#ing Fine (2019) – Best Dark Comedy, Hollywood Comedy Shorts; Vitruvian Award, DaVinci International Film Festival[5]
- Me Too Nice (2020) – Best Dark Comedy, Marina del Rey Film Festival[5]
- I Won’t Say I Love You (2020) – Best Romantic Short, Independent Shorts Awards[5]
- The Feeling Expert (2022) – Outstanding Achievement Awards, Cult Critic Movie Awards and Indie Short Fest[6]
Feature and television development
[edit]Anderson’s projects in development include:
- TV pilot Pumas (formerly *Pushing 40*) – finalist in TrackingB competitions.
- Feature films in development: Pregnant in Las Vegas, Summer in Rome, and Arigato Tokyo.[1]
- Navy SEAL comedy series for Talaria Media (as reported in Variety).[2]
Awards and recognition
[edit]Anderson’s work has earned recognition across film festivals, commercial projects, and industry honors:
Film festival awards
[edit]- Punching Bag (2018) – Best Director, Los Angeles Short Film Festival (confirmed via official site)[4]
- I’m F%$#ing Fine (2019) – Best Dark Comedy, Hollywood Comedy Shorts; Vitruvian Award, DaVinci International Film Festival (verified via NetworkISA and FilmFreeway)[5]
- Me Too Nice (2020) – Best Dark Comedy, Marina del Rey Film Festival (verified via NetworkISA)[5]
- I Won’t Say I Love You (2020) – Best Romantic Short, Independent Shorts Awards (verified via NetworkISA)[5]
- The Feeling Expert (2022) – Outstanding Achievement Awards, Cult Critic Movie Awards and Indie Short Fest (confirmed via IMDb)[6]
Commercial directing awards
[edit]- Craig’s Vegan commercial (2021) – Telly Award for directing (verified via NetworkISA and IMDb)[5]
- Willow commercial (2023) – Telly Award for directing (verified via NetworkISA and IMDb)[5]
Industry recognition
[edit]- International Screenwriters’ Association – “Top 25 Screenwriters to Watch” (2018)[1]
- Named “New Female Director to Watch Out For in 2020” by industry trade sources[1]
Filmography
[edit]As director
[edit]| Year | Title | Writer | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Punching Bag | Yes | Yes | Short film |
| 2019 | I’m F%$#ing Fine | Yes | Yes | Short film |
| 2020 | Me Too Nice | Yes | Yes | Short film |
| 2020 | I Won’t Say I Love You | No | No | Short film (UK) |
| 2021 | Pumas | Yes | Yes | Television pilot |
| 2021 | Craig’s Vegan commercial | Yes | Yes | Commercial (Telly Award) |
| 2022 | The Feeling Expert | Yes | Yes | Short film |
| 2023 | "Don’t Just Suck It Up" | No | No | Willow commercial (Telly Award) |
| TBA | Pregnant in Las Vegas | Yes | No | Feature film (in development) |
| TBA | Summer in Rome | Yes | No | Feature film |
| TBA | Arigato Tokyo | No | No | Feature film |
| TBA | Navy SEAL comedy series | Yes | No | Television series (Talaria Media) |
Selected acting credits
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | That '70s Show | Foxy Lady | Episode: "Parents Find Out" |
| 2002 | The Shield | Brenda | Recurring |
| 2002 | Catch Me If You Can | Ilene | Directed by Steven Spielberg |
| 2010 | Ghost Whisperer | Marlene Dokes | Episode: "Living Nightmare" |
| 2011 | Happy Endings (TV series) | Actor | Recurring |
| 2013 | Modern Family | Mom | Episode: "The Party Crashers" |
| 2014 | Mistresses (U.S. TV series) | Female Fan | Guest role |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Jamie Anderson – NetworkISA Profile". International Screenwriters' Association. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ a b "Talaria Media to Develop Military Veteran Comedy Series Loosely Based on Mark Greene's 'Unsealed'". Variety via IMDb News. March 2024. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Catch Me If You Can (2002) – Full cast & crew". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ a b "Punching Bag – Best Director, Los Angeles Short Film Festival". Jamie Anderson official site. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Jamie Anderson – Awards Summary". FilmFreeway. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ a b "The Feeling Expert – Awards". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
External links
[edit]Category:American film directors Category:American women film directors Category:American screenwriters Category:American women screenwriters Category:American television actresses Category:American film actresses Category:People from Gulfport, Mississippi Category:People from Los Angeles Category:Living people Category:21st-century American actresses Category:21st-century American women writers