Anna Christopher's childhood in Hinsdale, Illinois, was marked by a creative spark, as she spent her formative years crafting engaging stories and exploring her passion for horses.
This artistic inclination only intensified as she ventured into the world of filmmaking, initially honing her skills at Northwestern University, where she began producing her own films.
Christopher's academic pursuits eventually led her to the prestigious American Film Institute, where she earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in Directing, further refining her craft.
Throughout her career, Christopher's short films have garnered widespread recognition, screening at numerous renowned film festivals worldwide, including the esteemed Cannes Film Festival, Chicago International Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival, Heartland Film Festival, and NBC Universal Comedy Short Cuts.
Her impressive body of work has been showered with accolades, including a student Emmy, numerous audience awards, and the coveted Best Family Pilot award at The New York Television Festival.
In 2010, Christopher embarked on a unique documentary project, "Appointment in Vancouver," which chronicled the journey of Olympic skier Casey Puckett to the Vancouver Games.
As she continues to expand her repertoire, Christopher is currently penning feature screenplays and preparing for her feature directing debut, a film adaptation of Sloppy Firsts, the beloved first novel in Megan McCafferty's New York Times best-selling young adult series.
