Not Your Ordinary Films is a Memphis-based production company founded in 2017 by filmmakers Amanda Willoughby and Jessica Chaney. With over a decade of experience in the independent film community of Memphis, they are dedicated to creating powerful, authentic stories that reflect the voices of those who live them.

Their work spans web series, scripted and non-scripted projects, short films, and their feature-length documentary I AM, which highlights the experiences of Black women living with anxiety.

The company’s mission is rooted in the belief that stories yearning to be told deserve to be told by the people who own them. In addition to their own creative work, Amanda and Jessica are committed to nurturing the next generation of filmmakers. They actively mentor youth filmmakers in Memphis and help other filmmakers in the community bring their visions to life through collaboration and production support.

This dedication to both storytelling and community empowerment positions Not Your Ordinary Films as a key player in the Memphis film scene, fostering growth and amplifying underrepresented voices.