Andie Morgenlander (they/she) is a Southern, queer writer/director and film producer, dedicated to social change through cinematic storytelling. Their work spans a wide range; from collaborations with independent artists and nonprofits to national brands like Carhartt, NBC, National Park Service and Paramount+. Andie is also the co-founder of Justice Film Collective, a creative studio dedicated to conscientiousness at every stage of the filmmaking process.

They authored a holistic guide to independent filmmaking during their MFA at Prescott College, and have shared this ethos with organizations including 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 debut feature film Whistle Down Wind.

Whistle Down Wind, their LGBT+ narrative feature about two best friends turned lovers in Appalachia, has garnered support from 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.

Their short films have screened nationally and internationally, known for intimate character explorations that unearth the cultural conditions keeping us from fully giving and receiving the love we deserve. Andie also co-produced the short documentary Spare the Child, which explores the lives of three survivors of corporal punishment. The film has screened with child advocacy organizations such as 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.

You can find their CV here.

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