Biography

Amber Rose McNeill (he/him/hers) is a queer Australian Film Director, Intimacy Coordinator, and Editor based in Wisconsin. Her directing work centers around challenging social attitudes towards normative sexuality and traditional gender roles. Critiquing the role of violence in cinema and media is a reoccurring focus. Her scope of practice incorporates digital, 16mm, 8mm, and sampled media within the genres of feminist horror, queer cinema, experimental documentary, and social commentary.

Amber Rose has been a specialized Intimacy Coordinator since 2017 with a focus in queer cinema, the horror genre, and scenes that deal with elements of violence. He holds a BFA in Film and an educational background in Psychology, Criminology, Speech, and Language which provide the foundational tools to approach these specific types of intimate scenes with professionalism, knowledge, and sensitivity. Being a queer, femme presenting, bigender artist also informs her ability to approach queer intimacy with experience and integrity. An early background in ballet and acting allows her to have a deep understanding for choreography, movement, and the actor's experience.

Amber Rose is the Founder, Festival Director, and Lead Programmer of Milwaukee Illuminate Film Festival (miff.) which highlights the work of underrepresented voice in film and video; creating a space for filmmakers who are queer, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, Latinx, AAPI, POC, Jewish, femme, fat, neurodivergent, disabled, as well as survivors of sexual violence. Any and all intersections of historically marginalized communities and/or identities are welcomed by miff.
- IMDb mini biography by: Amber Rose McNeill