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My Work

PRODUCER
IN THEIR BOOTS-Season 1 & 2-Executive Producer Robert Greenwald
In Their Boots reveals the impact the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are having here at home. Produced in the field and worked closely with the editor to shape all aspects of the story. Responsible for finding the subjects, writing shooting scripts and laying out the schedule under a tight deadline. Traveled extensively throughout the country for the series.

SEGMENT PRODUCER
GIMME SUGAR, LOGO
Reality Series about a group of Lesbians trying to make it big in Los Angeles.
Responsible for finding locations and managing talent.

PRODUCER/DIRECTOR
ACLU FREEDOM FILES, PBS & Link TV
Freedom To Live: The Death Penalty: Different groups come together to fight against the death penalty, Freedom To Parent: Gay Adoption: Gay parents fight to save their adopted children and Freedom To Know: Sex Education: Parents challenge the school board to provide comprehensive sex education.
Produced and Directed in the field. Managed local crews. Worked closely with the ACLU to maintain their vision. Freedom To Parent was accepted into Newfest the New York Gay and Lesbian Film Festival.

FIELD/STORY PRODUCER
IRAQ FOR SALE: The War Profiteers, STARZ
With no Government oversight, the Iraq War has become a breeding ground for corporate greed.
Responsible for all aspects of the Abu Ghraib portion of the film. Located hard to find translators and soldiers that were at Abu Ghraib. Worked with Jordanian crews and fixers. Worked closely with the Director Robert Greenwald. Responsible for all archival, working with all news networks and archival houses to get the best deals.

STORY PRODUCER
SIERRA CLUB CHRONICLES, Sundance Channel
6 compelling episodes about people across the country banning together to protect the environment and their communities.
Wrote scripts, scheduled shoots, managed archival and helped in casting.

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
BUY OHIO-Director John Ennnis
In 2004 and 2006 Ohio became a central point for the national elections.
Responsible for research and archival.

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
MILLIONAIRES CHALLENGE, BBC/ABC
Reality Show that aimed to pair millionaires with everyday people to teach them how to become millionaires themselves.
Responsible for research and development.

Cyber Interests

Anything that deals with invasion of privacy.

My Website

http://www.amandaspain.com

How to contact me

310-279-8615
amanda_spain@yahoo.com