I figured out my claim to fame, which has to do with the star of my 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, most well-known for his screenplays and film directing and producing. His often darkly humorous movies vividly explore the underside of human nature within society, and have won numerous awards worldwide. His #1 Amazon best-selling screenplays include: "Transgressions;" "Angel City;" and "Thank You, Amelia Earhart," the movie for which World Premiered at WorldFest Houston, the oldest independent festival in the world. On April 28, 2023, it won their prestigious Gold Remi Award for theatrical feature films.
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
Current City
Oklahoma City
Hometown
Oklahoma City
Gender
Male
I figured out my claim to fame, which has to do with the star of my 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”).