BIO
Jana Meador is the author of seven books.
Four fiction novels, The Sound of the Wind in the Leaves, Of Thorns, Roses and a Devil's Lie, The Edward Hewitt’s Story and Under The Magpie’s Wings.
Meador also wrote two nonfiction children's books, Seven Lucky Stars, a true sled dog rescue story and The Lagoon Princess, a story inspired by the rescue of a Canadian goose. Vole Bunch of Fun is the author's third and newest children's book.
Jana adapted three of her own novels into feature screenplays. Road to Earl (based on the novel The Edward Hewitt’s Story), RIBBONS OF FALL (based on the novel Under The Magpie's Wings) and Crossroads of Mortals (based on the novel Of Thorns, Roses and a Devil's Lie).
A big fan of humor, Jana wrote her original comedy screenplay CUL-DE-SAC while she studied at NYFA.
Her short story Buddy has been featured on Shirley MacLaine’s website.
She is a dedicated animal advocate who has helped many pets in need, including dogs, cats and birds.
Four fiction novels, The Sound of the Wind in the Leaves, Of Thorns, Roses and a Devil's Lie, The Edward Hewitt’s Story and Under The Magpie’s Wings.
Meador also wrote two nonfiction children's books, Seven Lucky Stars, a true sled dog rescue story and The Lagoon Princess, a story inspired by the rescue of a Canadian goose. Vole Bunch of Fun is the author's third and newest children's book.
Jana adapted three of her own novels into feature screenplays. Road to Earl (based on the novel The Edward Hewitt’s Story), RIBBONS OF FALL (based on the novel Under The Magpie's Wings) and Crossroads of Mortals (based on the novel Of Thorns, Roses and a Devil's Lie).
A big fan of humor, Jana wrote her original comedy screenplay CUL-DE-SAC while she studied at NYFA.
Her short story Buddy has been featured on Shirley MacLaine’s website.
She is a dedicated animal advocate who has helped many pets in need, including dogs, cats and birds.
EDUCATION
NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY – SCREENWRITING (2015) : NYFA Alumni site
AWARDS
○ Catharsis International Film Festival, Beerse, Belgium - AWARD WINNER Best Unproduced Screenplay 2017 Crossroads of Mortals
○ Wexford Film Festival, Wexford, Ireland – Finalist 2016 Crossroads of Mortals
○ Alaska International Film Awards – Top 10 Finalist 2016 Crossroads of Mortals
○ Filmmatic Screenplay Awards – Top 10 category Finalist 2016 RIBBONS OF FALL
○ Los Angeles CineFest – Semifinalist 2016 CUL-DE-SAC
○ Austin Revolution Film Festival – Semifinalist 2016 Crossroads of Mortals
○ Austin Revolution Film Festival – Semifinalist 2016 RIBBONS OF FALL
○ Depth Of Field International Film Festival – Honorable Mention Spring 2016 RIBBONS OF FALL
○ Depth Of Field International Film Festival – Honorable Mention Fall 2015 CUL-DE-SAC
○ Alaska International Film Awards – Finalist 2015 CUL-DE-SAC
○ Austin Revolution Film Festival – Quarterfinalist 2015 CUL-DE-SAC
○ Depth Of Field International Film Festival – Official selection and nomination Spring 2015 Road to Earl
○ FilmMakers International Screenwriting Awards – Quarterfinalist 2015 Road to Earl
○ Austin Indie Flicks Showcase International Film Festival – Semifinalist 2014 Road to Earl
○ WriteMovies International Screenwriting Contest WMC 36 – Quarterfinalist 2014 Road to Earl
○ Wexford Film Festival, Wexford, Ireland – Finalist 2016 Crossroads of Mortals
○ Alaska International Film Awards – Top 10 Finalist 2016 Crossroads of Mortals
○ Filmmatic Screenplay Awards – Top 10 category Finalist 2016 RIBBONS OF FALL
○ Los Angeles CineFest – Semifinalist 2016 CUL-DE-SAC
○ Austin Revolution Film Festival – Semifinalist 2016 Crossroads of Mortals
○ Austin Revolution Film Festival – Semifinalist 2016 RIBBONS OF FALL
○ Depth Of Field International Film Festival – Honorable Mention Spring 2016 RIBBONS OF FALL
○ Depth Of Field International Film Festival – Honorable Mention Fall 2015 CUL-DE-SAC
○ Alaska International Film Awards – Finalist 2015 CUL-DE-SAC
○ Austin Revolution Film Festival – Quarterfinalist 2015 CUL-DE-SAC
○ Depth Of Field International Film Festival – Official selection and nomination Spring 2015 Road to Earl
○ FilmMakers International Screenwriting Awards – Quarterfinalist 2015 Road to Earl
○ Austin Indie Flicks Showcase International Film Festival – Semifinalist 2014 Road to Earl
○ WriteMovies International Screenwriting Contest WMC 36 – Quarterfinalist 2014 Road to Earl
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