Amy Flannery

Amy Flannery

Personal Details

Biography

Amy embarked upon a distinguished television production career in 1991, initiating her professional journey with Yellow Cat Productions in the nation's capital, Washington, DC. With remarkable rapidity, she ascended through the ranks, ultimately securing the esteemed position of Vice President. During her tenure at Yellow Cat Productions, Amy assumed a multifaceted array of roles, effortlessly transitioning between the positions of producer, writer, director, camera operator, and editor. Her impressive range of skills enabled her to collaborate on a diverse spectrum of projects, catering to the needs of a broad and distinguished clientele.

Amy embarked on a groundbreaking professional odyssey in July 2003, electing to take a bold leap of faith and venture forth as a freelancer and screenwriter, thereby initiating a pivotal shift away from her erstwhile position at Yellow Cat Productions, a notable turning point in her career trajectory.

Throughout this pivotal timeframe, she established a collaborative alliance with a renowned British production company, assuming the roles of American fixer and assistant producer on a pilot episode for a reality television program aptly titled Cha Ching Moneymakers.

Amy's role in the project did not come to a halt after her initial involvement, instead, she continued to play a pivotal part in the team's dynamics, acting as an associate producer for the subsequent four episodes, showcasing her dedication and commitment to the project's success.

Amy's professional endeavors extended far beyond her work on Cha Ching Moneymakers, as she concurrently pursued a diverse array of freelance roles that aptly demonstrated her remarkable versatility and capacity for adaptability.

Amy embarked on an extraordinary adventure in the year 2007, marking a pivotal moment in her life as she joined forces with her husband on a 38-foot sloop, thereby combining her profound and unwavering passion for sailing with her artistic flair and innate talent for filmmaking.

Amy devoted an inordinate amount of time and effort to the meticulous production process, ultimately culminating in the completion of the post-production phase of Red Dot on the Ocean, a documentary of unparalleled captivation that masterfully chronicles the extraordinary journey of Matt Rutherford, an exceptionally gifted Annapolis sailor who etched his name in the annals of history by achieving the remarkable feat of becoming the first individual to successfully navigate a solo, non-stop voyage around the Americas in the year 2014.

Amy embarked on a transformative four-year odyssey in Senegal, West Africa, where she embarked on a profound journey of cultural immersion as a Peace Corps volunteer in a small, rural village.

Career

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2014