A Conversation with Melanie Lynskey
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Award-winning actor Melanie Lynskey brings her impressive body of work and industry insights to Miami for an exclusive career retrospective. The Miami Film Festival presents A Conversation with Melanie Lynskey on Saturday, April 12 at the MDC Wolfson Chapman Center, where the acclaimed performer will receive the Precious Gem Award.
This in-depth conversation will explore Lynskey's impressive career trajectory, from her breakthrough role in Peter Jackson's Heavenly Creatures in 1994 to her recent two-time Emmy-nominated performance in Showtime's Yellowjackets. The discussion will delve into her memorable roles in cult classics like But I'm a Cheerleader, blockbusters such as Don't Look Up, and acclaimed series including HBO's The Last of Us and the poignant drama The Tattooist of Auschwitz.
Currently starring alongside Christina Ricci and Tawny Cypress in the 10-time Emmy-nominated Yellowjackets, Lynskey continues to demonstrate her extraordinary range. Attendees will also gain insight into her upcoming project Pike River, where she will lead as Anna Osborne opposite Robyn Malcom under Robert Sarkies' direction.
This special event, part of the 42nd Miami Film Festival lineup, will be hosted by Emily Longeretta, offering film enthusiasts a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the industry's most versatile talents.