Amy Epstein

Amy Epstein

(She/Her)
Producer/director/writer/editor
Self
Amy Epstein is a writer, director and producer based in New York.
Full Bio
Amy Epstein -- writer, director and producer based in New York. Her first short film I’ve Got You Babe (an action/adventure pic) premiered at the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s New Director/New Films Series at the Museum of Modern Art and was sold to and broadcast on the Sundance Channel. Other works include the music film Homage To Drink, co-written with Obie Award winner Cynthia Hopkins, who also stars in the film which premiered at Joe’s Pub in 2003, the documentary Joseph about a 13-year-old boy and his love of writing. The film But This Is How It Will End, which she wrote, produced, directed and edited, features the New York actor Steven Rattazzi and premiered at the NY Indie Theatre Film Festival in February of 2019. Written works include the feature script Shepherdstown, The Girl To Whom Everything Seemed Sad and the short film scripts Poet at Work and If Not For You. She has received fellowships from the Edward Albee Foundation, The MacDowell, and the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts.
Professional Credits
Director, writer, filmmaker, educator.

Degrees:
B.A. in English Literature: Hunter College
M.F.A. Film: Columbia University -- Directing and Screenwriting, with Honors

Awards:
Writing Fellowships: Edward Albee Foundation 1992 The MacDowell 1995
The Virginia Center For The Creative Arts 2020 (January)

Over The Rainbow Randy and Marvin – 40-minute documentary.

Producer/director/editor: Principal photography completed in late 2021 -- DP Currently editing, close to finishing. Will be having a screening in the May of 2025 at The National Jazz Museum in Harlem and The Greenwich House Music School.

Portrait of two New York City jazz musicians: Randy Felton – singer/guitarist and Marvin Neal – trombonist – and the power of their work and friendship. Playing in different venues in and around New York City, they often perform on subway platforms, which is how I first met them, 9 years ago. Pete Sillen -- D
Industry Awards
Awarded fellowships:

Edward Albee Foundation
The Macdowell
Virginia Center for the Creative Arts
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