Debrah LaMattre

With a background in photo-journalism and an MFA from the American Film Institute,

writer/director Debrah Lemattre has drawn considerable attention from national and international

festivals for bringing a sophisticated knowledge of film to complex subject-matter. Her move into

narrative film and television writing and directing is a natural extension of her work as a

playwright and documentrian.

Lemattre''s recent film ''UNDERWATER"" has garnered much interest for its realistic portrayal of

child-sexual abuse. Since it''s premiere at the Director''s Guild in Los Angeles, and the completion

of several public service announcements, Lemattre wrote and directed, many national

organizations dealing with abuse have integrated her work into ongoing lectures and educational

programs.

Her latest dramatic feature, MEET JANE DOE, explores issues of female subjectivity, identity and

Transformation with a film noir style. In addition, ''Inner Limits'', a 13-hour cable series, is being

developed as a collection of half-hour segments that grapple with philosophical questions inherent

to the science fiction genre. She is currently living in Los Angeles.