my bio

I received a certificate in film from New York University at about the same time that Kevin Smith unleashed Clerks -- which coincidentally was filmed in the town where I grew-up (Leonardo). As a child, I spent more hours in that infamous Quick Stop (it used to be a Cumberland Farms) buying milk and cigarettes (for my dad) than you can imagine.

Thanks to my brother (who knew Vinnie who knew Kevin), I soon found myself working on the following films made by Smith's View Askew Productions and Miramax: Big Helium Dog, A Better Place, and Vulgar.

Eventually, I tired of toiling long hours for zero pay and decided to start a family. I found myself once again toiling long hours for zero pay. During this time period, I focused my energies on producing shorter, more personal films. And for several years I acted as the Co-Coordinator for the NJ Filmmakers Group (a member salon of AIVF).

In 2002, I began writing personal essays with a focus on feminist and philosophical mothering. My essays appeared in print in Brain, Child, Pregnancy Magazine, Nurturing Magazine, and Welcome Home Magazine, and online at Literary Mama, The Imperfect Parent, Alternet.org, and more.

Now before I lose you completely (I see your eyes glossing over), you should know that I didn't spend all my time writing about diaper rash and post-partum depression. I also wrote a bunch of scripts (all brilliant, of course) just waiting for a buyer (someone brilliant AND visionary, of course).

Most recently I completed a writing assignment for Discovery TV and helped shoot a feature-length documentary about female friendship, called The Bluebelles (which we're currently editing).

Want to see my scripts? Click here.

Want to read my resume? Click here.

Write to me: lizfinnarnold(at)yahoo(dot)com