“AJ” Amanda Joy Shapiro

I currently live in New York, and have always loved movies!

By following my passion, I earned an A.A. in Liberal Arts & Sciences, a B.A. in Cinema & Cultural Studies, and a M.A. in Film Studies - all with Honors.

During that time, I had also written two theses, was a film critic for campus media.

From 2011 to 2016, I interned with an independent production company, was a 3-season judge for a Long Island film festival, wrote my own movie review blogs, earned a Paralegal Certificate, and worked at a prominent NYC entertainment law firm.

From 2016 to August 2020, I worked at SAG-AFTRA NYC’s Theatrical turned Entertainment Contracts Dept. Not only was I advocating for performers’ rights but also helping filmmakers’ understand the complex processes and paperwork for hiring their performers.

In the fall of 2020, I took the opportunity to start my own business: AJS Entertainment Services! All of my educational and career expertise is now dedicated to helping filmmakers and performers with Union Consulting and Screenplay Critique services.

You can email me at ajs.entserv@gmail.com and I’m looking forward to working with you!