Amy Renée Garcia is a multifaceted creative professional, boasting a remarkable portfolio as a writer, actress, and esteemed member of the New York Women in Film and Television (NYWIFT). Her impressive career trajectory took a significant turn in 2020 when she received the prestigious "Best Actress in a Feature Film" award at the Culver City Film Festival for her captivating portrayal of Claire Sable in the feature film Drown the Clown.
This critically acclaimed film, available on prominent streaming platforms such as Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and Google Play, garnered recognition at numerous prominent film festivals, including the Culver City Film Festival, Florence Film Awards, Golden State Film Festival, Jelly Film Festival (finalist),Los Angeles Lift-Off Global Network, New York Lift-Off Film Festival, Queen Palm Film Festival, and Salem Horror Fest.
Garcia's notable acting credits include the lead role in Teen Idol Tom, which premiered on Amazon Prime in 2019 and won a 2007 Aegis Award in Drama/Entertainment. The film also received honorable mentions in the categories of Feature Films and Original Screenplay from the Accolade Competition, and was a finalist at the National Festival for Talented Youth in Seattle, Washington, and the Philadelphia Documentary and Fiction Festival in 2008.
In addition to her work on Teen Idol Tom, Garcia has contributed to other notable projects, including Cupid's Guillotine, where she played dual roles and provided voice-overs for two characters. This film, initially released on Amazon Instant Video and Roku TV in February 2017, is set to be released on all BLU-RAY, DVD, and VOD platforms in the near future.
Furthermore, Garcia's impressive résumé includes a role in Natural Rejection, which premiered in LA and NYC theaters in October 2013. She has also collaborated with JEV Productions on numerous projects, showcasing her versatility and dedication to her craft.
Prior to embarking on her professional journey, Garcia honed her skills in acting for film and stage at Temple University, where she wrote and directed the original full-length stage play Rats and Alleycats, which premiered in the Philadelphia Fringe Festival in 2007. Throughout her academic tenure, she participated in various independent projects, laying the foundation for her future success.
