Andie Morgenlander (she/they) is a queer + genderfluid writer, director and producer of narrative and documentary film. They have their Master of Fine Arts from Prescott College in Social and Environmental Arts Practice. During their time at Prescott, they focused on ethical filmmaking practices, drafting a holistic guide to independent film production. They’ve shared this ethos with a variety of organizations such as ReelWorks, Cat Fly Film Festival, Full Bloom Film Festival, University of North Carolina-Asheville, University of South Carolina, and most recently their own crew, including students from Western Carolina University, ahead of production on their feature film Whistle Down Wind.

Their short films have played in festivals nationally and internationally, recognizable by their use of intimate character/place explorations which unearth the cultural conditions that keep us from fully giving and receiving the care that we need to thrive. They co-wrote, co-produced and acted in the independent feature Luke & Jo which has garnered various awards including "Best Narrative Film" at Full Bloom Film Festival and "Best Feature Film" at Fort Meyers Beach International Film Festival. Andie co-produced a short documentary titled Spare the Child, which explores the lives of three survivors of corporal punishment. Spare the Child has screened with child advocacy organizations including the U.S. Alliance to End the Hitting of Children, Prevent Child Abuse America and Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, where it accompanied the release of child protection legislation.

Whistle Down Wind, their LGBT+ narrative feature about two best friends turned lovers in Appalachia, finished principal photography in July of 2024 and is now in post-production. The project has garnered support from organizations such as The Campaign for Southern Equality, Blue Ridge Pride, Cucalorus Film Festival, and Warner Media + New Orleans Film Festival. It is Andie’s feature directorial debut, and is slated to premiere in late 2025. You can support Whistle Down Wind through Fractured Atlas.

Andie co-founded Justice Film Collective, a creative studio dedicated to equity and conscientiousness at every stage of the filmmaking process. As an actor, they’re represented by JTA Talent Inc. You can find their CV here.

To inquire about ethical filmmaking workshops, please email Andie directly or reach out through the contact form.