Amanda Micheli

Amanda Micheli is an Oscar and Emmy-nominated director dedicated to telling authentic, character-driven stories, often about women bucking the odds in a male-dominated world. In her latest film, "Halftime," international icon Jennifer Lopez lays bare her evolution as a Latina, a mother, and an artist, taking agency in her life and using her voice for a greater purpose. "Halftime" premiered at the Tribeca film festival in June before its world premiere on Netflix.

Micheli first made a splash in 1995 with "Just for the Ride," about the legendary cowgirls who founded the first professional sport in America, which garnered her a student Oscar and International Documentary Association Award. Her 2005 documentary feature "Double Dare" explored the struggles of the blue-collar stuntwomen who take the hits for Hollywood stars. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and was an audience favorite at festivals worldwide before its PBS and theatrical release.

In 2008 Micheli earned an Academy Award nomination for "La Corona," which followed an unlikely beauty pageant in a Colombian women's prison. Her 2018 film "Vegas Baby," which examines the complexities of America's fertility industry, earned an Emmy nomination for PBS. Micheli's other credits as a producer and cinematographer include "Slomo," "Thin," "Cat Dancers," and "My Flesh and Blood." 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.