Annie Fleisch is a filmmaker who specializes in narrative work that often highlights women’s voices. Her latest independent film Home Coming (14 mins) won the Best Film and Best Writing award in the college category at the 2024 Count Basie Center Breakthrough Filmmaker Festival. Home Coming was also awarded the 2023 James Richard Janowsky Award from the School of Visual Arts Alumni Society. Most recently, Annie pitched and created a short film for Red Bull and Wings for Life that featured a WFL ambassador and highlighted the WFL World Run.

When Annie is not writing or directing, you can find her Assistant Directing, Producing, or help managing a production. Annie loves being on set and has worked on short films, feature films, web-series, and commercials in these positions. Although being on set is one of Annie's passions, she also enjoys working in development. Annie values collaboration and enjoys working with other filmmakers during this stage of production, combining creativity with logistics to bring a story together. She's a member of Women in Media and prioritizes inclusive and nurturing environments both in front and behind the camera. 

Annie grew up in Monmouth County, New Jersey, and found her love for filmmaking at her high school's fine and performing arts program, Entertainment Technology (now known as Music Video Production). She attended the School of Visual Arts in New York City, where she graduated with a BFA in Film Production concentrating in directing.