Vivian Schilling is a highly accomplished and versatile individual, with a multifaceted career spanning various fields including novel writing, screenwriting, acting, and filmmaking.
Born and raised in Kansas, Schilling received training at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in Los Angeles and studied under the legendary Stella Adler, laying the foundation for her future endeavors.
Starting her career at the age of 23, Schilling began writing and starring in her own films, showcasing her creative skills and innovative approach to storytelling.
Her first feature film, the low-budget cult classic Soultaker (1990),received critical acclaim and recognition, earning Schilling the Saturn Award in 1992 alongside other notable films such as The Silence of the Lambs (1991) and Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991).
Schilling continued to make a name for herself in the film industry, starring in a variety of independent films, including Germans (1996),a World War II drama, and Savage Land (1994),a western that earned her the Diamond Dove and Blockbuster Rising Star Award.
In addition to her film work, Schilling has also written two novels, "Quietus" and "Sacred Prey", which received critical acclaim and earned her the Golden Scroll for Outstanding Achievement in Literature.
As a long-standing advocate for animal welfare and conservation, Schilling has been involved in various projects, including co-writing and producing the French documentary Bonobos: Back to the Wild (2011),which benefits the Lola Ya Bonobo Rescue Sanctuary.
Throughout her career, Schilling has demonstrated her versatility, creativity, and dedication to her craft, dividing her time between literary and film efforts.
