Kimberly Dilts
Kimberly Dilts | |
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| Born | Kimberly Dilts New York City, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Texas, Austin |
| Occupation(s) | Filmmaker, actress, Theatre Director |
| Known for | Angel's Perch |
Kimberly Dilts is an American actress and filmmaker, most known for producing Angel's Perch.
Early life
[edit]Born in New York, she attended the University of Texas in Austin where she gained a M.F.A in acting.[1]
Career
[edit]Initially working in her theatre, she produced, wrote and starred in a tour of Abby & June, a two-person play about travel and identity. She also produced and acted in Mr. Kolpert, a black comedy about suburban alienation. As a theatre director, she assistant-directed The Revenger's Tragedy (Off-Broadway), and has frequently collaborated with director Elena Araoz to create visually stimulating and textually rich work that has graced stages across the country.[1]
Moving to Los Angeles, she has worked extensively as an actress in TV series, including 90210, Dirty Sexy Money and Law and Order: Criminal Intent. She also provided voice work for The Princess Blade and Sakura Wars.[citation needed]
Angel's Perch
[edit]In 2013, Dilts produced the movie Angel's Perch. "Tired of waiting for the phone to ring,"[2] she and her husband, writer and producer J.T. Arbogast, decided to make the film themselves.
They crowdfunded their budget[3] and went on to successfully self-distribute their movie.[4]
Shot in Pocahontas County, West Virginia,[5] the film is about a young architect dealing with his grandmother's Alzheimer's disease. The film has been applauded for dealing with issues of Alzheimer's and aging in a warm and life-affirming way.[6]
The film stars Joyce Van Patten, J.T. Arbogast, Ally Walker, Ashley Jones, Ellen Crawford, and a supporting cast of West Virginia actors. It was directed by Charles Haine.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b University of Texas, Austin. "Alumni Spotlight". University of Texas. University of Texas.
- ^ Les Femmes Folles. "Interview with Kimberly Dilts". Les Femmes Folles. Tumbler.
- ^ Stewart, Suzanne (2011-04-05). "Angel's Perch Film Exceeds Kickstarter Goal". Pocahontas Times.
- ^ Candler, Sheri. "Are one night event screenings successful for a film?". Sheri Candler.
- ^ Lynch, Bill. "Angel's Perch lands in Charleston". WV Gazette.
- ^ Napoletan, Ann. "Angel's Perch - A Film About Alzheimers and Life". Alzheimers.
- ^ "Alzheimer's Assoc presents: Angel Perch". Drafthouse. Drafthouse.