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Jana Sue Memel Biography

Birth Name:Jana Sue Memel

Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession Producer, Director

Fast Facts

  • In 1988, her film "Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall" was nominated for the Gold Hugo award at the Chicago International Film Festival
  • Before fully entering the entertainment business, she worked as a practicing lawyer for a brief period of time
  • At the age of five, she worked as a switchboard operator for 20th Century Fox studios
  • Quote: "(On being a single parent) "It's about living a life where you have to think about constantly challenging yourself to walk the walk that you talk․""
  • Specializes in producing films that are spearheaded by first-time writers and directors
  • Is primarily associated with her work on sentimental short films
  • In 2005, she founded The HollywoodWay in order to help teach businesses how to use storytelling skills to sell products

Awards

  • 1988Oscar-Best Short Film, Live Action: winner
  • 1988Gold Hugo-Best Short Film: nominated
  • 1993Oscar-Best Short Film, Live Action: nominated