Kelly O'Neal

Kelly O'Neal is an award-winning filmmaker, multi-disciplinary performing/visual artist, and acting teacher. As the founder of Mean Mama Dog Productions, in 2008 KellyO created the world of Gilda Sue Rosenstern. She co-wrote, produced, directed, and starred in the award-winning feature film Gilda Sue Rosenstern: The Motion Picture! as well as the Gilda Sue Live stand-up show, and web series. The film garnered many festival nominations including Best Director, Best Feature Screenplay, and Production Design. It won Best Comedic Feature at Central Florida Film Fest, and KellyO won Best Actress in a Comedy at Southern States Indie Fan Film Fest. As an actor she has worked in film, TV, classical theater, musical theater, performance art, and stand-up comedy. Her paintings, collages, and drawings have been exhibited in galleries and commissioned for books, periodicals, and board games. As a vocalist, she has performed in jazz and country bands, and she was a founding member of the 90's glam/funk musical extravaganza, Superchick and Goodpussy (much to her father's chagrin). She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Acting from Florida State University, studying with Joseph Papp, Roger Rees, and Raul Julia, among others. She also attended The North Carolina School of the Arts, and PAVAC, Miami's performing arts high school.