Amanda Kasmira Cryer is an Irish Canadian filmmaker, and social impact influencer. She holds dual citizenship in Canada and the United States of America.[1]
Amanda Kasmira Cryer | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Canadian & Irish |
| Education | Bachelor Degree |
| Alma mater | UC Berkeley Extension & Harvard University |
Education edit
Cryer is an alumna of UC Berkeley Extension and Harvard University's Sustainable Business Strategy Program.[2]
Career edit
She has worked with numerous people from diverse backgrounds including leading change makers, media professionals, celebrities, community activists, leaders at the United Nations, scientists, philosophers, thought leaders, TV and Film personalities, Nobel Peace Prize recipients, CEOs, individuals working in politics and policy, and actors.[3][4] She is the global ambassador at GetBundi, a STEM and Digital Skills education tech platform for African children, youth, and young adults.[2]
As a filmmaker, Amanda's productions have included 'What They Wanted, What They Got', which sold to Showtime, starring Zach Galligan, Michael Des Barres, and Alanna Ubach.
She was an Executive Producer on, 'Luz' (2019); and a Producer on the award winning 'Lord of Catan', starring Fran Kranz and Amy Acker.
She worked with a cohort of Native American actors, including alumni of the Twilight film series (Chaske Spencer), to bring awareness to the water infrastructure issues negatively impacting Indigenous communities across the United States.[5]
Amanda acquired the rights to the story "Bloodloss" (original story by Jeffery Potts) and teamed up with BenderSpink Production Company, renowned for blockbuster hits like "The Hangover" and "We're The Millers." [6]Tragically, a few years later, Amanda faced the untimely loss of her colleague and friend, J.C. Spink , in 2017.[7]
Amanda's latest film Living UN DONE is produced by award winning filmmaker Damon Russell. Yusef Salaam makes a special guest appearance.
References edit
- ^ "Amanda Kasmira Cryer Archives". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ a b Ibeh, Ifeanyi (2023-08-15). "GetBundi appoints Amanda Kasmira Cryer global ambassador". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ Insights, Stories & (2023-01-27). "Meet Amanda Kazzy" Cryer"". CanvasRebel Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ "Ms Amanda Kasmira Cryer Archives". Daily Asset Online. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ "Surrey's shining Next Star?". Surrey Now-Leader. 2014-09-10. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ Jr, Mike Fleming (2012-03-29). "'Bloodloss' Taps New Vein In Vampire Pics". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ https://www.laweekly.com/five-extraordinary-social-impact-influencers-who-remind-us-what-happens-when-passion-meets-purpose/