Scilla Andreen facts for kids

Scilla Andreen (born November 16, 1961) is an American filmmaker. She works as a producer, director, and costume designer.

Scilla is most famous as the CEO and co-founder of Indieflix. This is a global service for showing and streaming movies. IndieFlix is based in Seattle, Washington. She also started the IndieFlix Foundation. This is a non-profit group that helps schools with mental health, resilience, and kindness.

Scilla's Early Life and Career

Scilla Heather Andreen was born on November 16, 1961. Her mother was Chinese, and her father was Swedish, French, and British. She grew up in the mountains of Breckenridge, Colorado.

Her father was a developer. He helped create famous ski resorts like Peak Nine and Copper Mountain. In the 1970s, Scilla moved with her family to Seattle, Washington. She went to Lakeside School there.

Scilla started studying political science at NYU. But she soon left after meeting a commercial director. Scilla was married in 1986 and has two children, Ian and Natalie. She also has a blended family with her partner Eric Michael Winn, including Rashel, Jesse, Ally, and Arin.

Starting in Film and TV

Scilla began her career working on high-end commercials. Her first job as a costume designer was for an independent movie called Dirty Laundry. She kept working on indie films.

Later, she became a costume designer for the TV show The Wonder Years (1989-1993). She even received an Emmy nomination for her work! After that, she worked on other popular TV shows. These included Party of Five (1994-1999) and the pilot for Dawson’s Creek (1998). She also worked on Smallville and What I Like About You (2002-2005).

During breaks from TV, Scilla started producing and directing her own films. Her first short film, Mutual Love Life (1999), was considered for an Oscar. She then worked as an associate producer for Bit Players. This led her to her first trip to the Sundance Film Festival.

About IndieFlix

In 2005, Scilla Andreen launched Indieflix. It started as a service for DVDs and streaming. IndieFlix helps independent filmmakers. It also offers movies, TV shows, and documentaries that aim to make positive changes in the world.

IndieFlix has more than ten thousand films from 85 countries. In 2007, Scilla changed the service to focus on streaming. She created a special payment model called RPM (Revenue per minute). This model pays filmmakers for every minute their films are watched.

In 2016, IndieFlix became focused on "edutainment." This means it offers films that are both educational and entertaining. It now streams over 5,000 carefully chosen films. Scilla also helps create original IndieFlix documentaries. These films are shown in schools, companies, and communities in over 50 countries. They connect people through film both online and offline.

IndieFlix is different from most other film companies. It pays filmmakers based on how many minutes their films are viewed. This way, filmmakers get to keep most of the money. Scilla has been recognized in Variety magazine for her impact. She is also a popular speaker at major film events. These include Sundance, Cannes, and SXSW.

Films Scilla Andreen Worked On

As a Costume Designer

As a Producer

Awards and Nominations