Amanda Micheli is a renowned director who has garnered numerous accolades for her work in documentary filmmaking. Her dedication to telling authentic, character-driven stories has led her to focus on the lives of women who are bucking the odds in a male-dominated world.
Micheli's latest film, "Halftime," is a testament to her commitment to storytelling. The film follows international icon Jennifer Lopez as she shares her personal evolution as a Latina, a mother, and an artist. Lopez takes agency in her life and uses her voice to promote a greater purpose. "Halftime" premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in June and was later released on Netflix.
Micheli's impressive career spans over two decades, with her first notable work being the documentary "Just for the Ride" in 1995. The film tells the story of the legendary cowgirls who founded the first professional sport in America and earned Micheli a student Oscar and International Documentary Association Award. Her 2005 documentary feature "Double Dare" explored the struggles of blue-collar stuntwomen who take the hits for Hollywood stars. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and was a crowd favorite at numerous festivals worldwide before its PBS and theatrical release.
In 2008, Micheli earned an Academy Award nomination for "La Corona," a documentary that follows an unlikely beauty pageant in a Colombian women's prison. Her 2018 film "Vegas Baby" examines the complexities of America's fertility industry and earned an Emmy nomination for PBS. Micheli has also worked as a producer and cinematographer on various projects, including "Slomo," "Thin," "Cat Dancers," and "My Flesh and Blood."
In addition to her work in filmmaking, Micheli has also been a visiting lecturer at Stanford, a Creative Director at MasterClass, and a proud member of the US Women's Rugby Team.
