ABOUT US

Melanie Backer has extensive experience as a manager, film and television development executive and producer. 

 

She manages several writers, directors and actors, including writer Cary Bickley, writer/actor Maddalena Ischiale, actor E.R. Ruiz, and director Lisa Demaine. 

 

She is developing the TV projects ELLIE PUTNAM (with Cary Bickley), which sold to ABC Studios, and SOLE ROSSO (with Maddalena Ischiale), which has been optioned by Red Arrow Studios International.

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Most recently, Melanie developed and executive produced the TV pilot, HOT BREAK (aka inAppropriate) with director Lisa Demaine and writer Cary Bickley, starring Rene Ashton and Ethan Peck. HOT BREAK is a timely comedy, showcasing the challenges that women face in the workforce, particularly Hollywood. 

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Melanie's work in independent cinema has garnered her awards at Sundance Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival, Austin Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival.  Most notably, she developed and produced SWIMMERS, which premiered at Sundance and participated in the Sundance Lab. The film starred Cherry Jones, Sarah Paulson and Shawn Hatosy.  Additionally, Melanie co-produced PUMPKIN, (starring Christina Ricci), as well as THE AMATI GIRLS. 

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