I figured out my claim to fame, which has to do with the star of my last film: I directed her in my latest movie (“Thank You, Amelia Earhart”) a year before Martin Scorsese directed her in his (“Killers of the Flower Moon”).
Al Mertens is an artist hailing from Oklahoma, best known for his feature film screenplays, the stories for which he directs and produces. His often darkly humorous movies vividly explore the underside of human nature within society, and have won numerous awards worldwide. His several #1 Amazon best-selling screenplays include: "Angel City;" and "Thank You, Amelia Earhart," the movie for which World Premiered at WorldFest Houston, the oldest independent festival in the world, where it won their prestigious Gold Remi Award for theatrical feature films. Al and that film also were also the subject of a Hollywood Weekly Magazine cover story. Al's latest film, "Transgressions", was shot here in the OKC metro last summer, is currently in the final stages of post-production.
Gold Remi Award, Theatrical Feature & Best Supporting Actor Award, Josiah Overstreet (Tipton) Thank You, Amelia Earhart
World Premiere April 28, 2023, at 56th annual WorldFest Houston (USA). won prestigious Gold Remi Award for theatrical feature films. Houston, Texas
2023
Education
College
Oklahoma City University
B.S.B. in Business Finance
1989 – 1993
High School
Mount Saint Mary H.S.
1983 – 1986
Personal Details
Birth Date
April 20
Birth City
Oklahoma City, OK
Current City
Oklahoma City, OK
Hometown
Oklahoma City, OK
Height
5'9"
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
Black
Eye Color
Brown
Zodiac Sign
Taurus
Married To
Brandi Mertens
I figured out my claim to fame, which has to do with the star of my last film: I directed her in my latest movie (“Thank You, Amelia Earhart”) a year before Martin Scorsese directed her in his (“Killers of the Flower Moon”).
