Amber, a multifaceted artist, is a renowned filmmaker and actor residing in Los Angeles, California. Born in England, her early years were spent in New Mexico, where she developed a unique cultural perspective.
Following her graduation from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she majored in theater and modern dance, Amber returned to her native England to further her education. She pursued a course of study in drama at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and the Central School of Speech and Drama.
Throughout her illustrious career, Amber has directed and produced a number of feature films, including the critically acclaimed and commercially successful No Light and No Land Anywhere (2017),How to Cheat (2011),and A Plus D (2008). Her remarkable work has garnered numerous awards and accolades.
In 2019, Amber's short film, How Does It Start, made its world premiere at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival, where it received widespread critical acclaim. The film has since won numerous awards and has been recognized for its outstanding quality.
Amber's remarkable talent and dedication to her craft have earned her a place in several esteemed programs and initiatives. She has been selected for the AFI Directing Workshop for Women, the Film Independent Directing Lab, the NBC Universal Directors Initiative, Ryan Murphy's Half Initiative, Film Independent's Fast Track, the WeForShe DirectHer program, and the Sundance Institute and Women In Film Financing and Mentorship programs.
In her personal life, Amber is a devoted mother to two children, whom she shares with her husband, Ben Thoma, a talented individual who works for NASA.
