Amanda Demme
Amanda Scheer Demme is an American photographer and creative director. Previously a music supervisor, label owner, and artist manager, she is best known as a nightlife producer. Demme was described by the Los Angeles Times as an "expert at 'building a room,' choosing a precise mix of guests, sculpting space with light and shadow, and cultivating a mood something akin to performance art." She conceptualized and shot the award-winning #theemptychair image for New York magazine's 2015 cover story "Bill Cosby: The Women."
Amanda Demme | |
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| Born | Amanda Scheer Washington, D.C., United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Boston University |
| Occupation(s) | Photographer, creative director, nightlife producer, music supervisor, label owner, artist manager |
| Spouse | Ted Demme (1994–2002; his death) |
| Website | amandademme |
Demme served as the music supervisor for more than 40 films and television shows, including Mean Girls, Garden State, Judgment Night and Blow. Her first solo show as a photographer took place in Venice, Los Angeles in May 2013.