Welcome to Ambra's Reflexiones
Naturally Curious and a Bit of a Wiseass
About Me
A Latina and California native, Ambra writes about kick-ass women. Knowing her great grandfather rode with Pancho Villa during the Mexican revolution, what else would you expect?
Naturally curious and a bit of a wiseass, Ambra loves to play with the typical story
structure of TV and Film while also staying true to the genre. To her, it's most important to get across what she wants the audience to feel in each scene so they connect with the characters in such a deep way, it’s like they know them.
Ambra had her first female centered story published in third grade after winning a writing contest. From then on, she was hooked. Growing up, she never saw many films with a strong female protagonist, certainly not any who looked like her, so it's important she create stories that inspire women of all ages to step into their power.
Like her great-grandfather before her, Ambra packed up her life on the back of a horse-well, her car- and moved to Los Angeles with a leap of faith and a dream. She’s since worked on several independent projects in various roles, from 1st AD to Director to Floor Manager on a local hospital show and short films, including the award-winning Fragile Storm and Killer Friends. Her set experience influences her writing, allowing her to understand what works, what doesn’t and what is yet to be done.
An architect of emotion, her storytelling digs down to your soul, leaving a lasting impact long after you've finished watching. Building worlds where women shine is what brings her the most joy in her writing.
No stranger to smashing barriers and kicking ass herself, you can usually find Ambra out-lifting most of the guys at the gym, doting on her nieces and nephews or arguing with her seven pound yorkie, who identifies as a pitbull.
Heavenly Departures
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Writer/Director/Executive Producer
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Logline: A lonely mobile pet euthanasia worker must confront his darkest secrets and come to terms with his unrequited love when he unexpectedly falls for a quirky florist in this dark romantic comedy.
F.U.M.F.
Writer
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Logline: Four disgruntled coworkers fantasize different ways they’d kill their narcissistic boss if they had the chance…until fantasy becomes a reality.
In Together
Writer
Story by Rob Medina
2013 Los Angeles 48HFF Participant
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Logline: Two ghost hunting friends find their relationship tested when they take on a job that turns out to be more than they can handle.
Knock Knock
Writer
2014 Los Angeles 48HFF Participant
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Logline: A newly moved in couple and their friends are in over their head when a young visitor arrives to welcome them to the neighborhood.
The Shock Syndrome
Co-Writer
2015 Los Angeles 48HFF Participant
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Logline: A coming of age tale about a young woman handling her first crush as she "cycles" into womanhood.
Contact
Thanks for your interest. For more information, feel free to get in touch and I will get back to you soon!
"To practice any art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow. So do it."