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= Morgan Dameron =

Morgan Dameron is an American film director and writer.

Career
Morgan Dameron has worked in various facets of the film industry including directing, producing, writing, and acting. Dameron was able to work on several projects lead by director J. J. Abrams as she was his assistant. These works include Westworld, Star Trek: Beyond, Star Trek: Into Darkness, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, 10 Cloverfield Lane, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Abrams named Poe Dameron of Star Wars: The Force Awakens after his assistant.

Dameron has directed, written, and produced award-winning short films and television episodes that have been screened at film festivals internationally. Her work in branded content has gained over ten million views online. Different Flowers, Dameron's first feature film, has received praise from across the nation. The film gives "A fresh look at the dynamic relationship between two sisters with strong, appealing performances". Emmy-award-winning actress Shelley Long stars in the film and also played a role in the production. Different Flowers debuted at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and was chosen for the opening night of the San Diego International Women's Film Festival. The film was awarded "Best Heartland Feature Film" in the Kansas City Film Festival.

Personal life
Morgan Dameron was born in Kansas City, Missouri on As a high school student, Women in Film and television in Kansas City awarded Dameron the "Trailblazer Award" for Up and Coming Women in Film. She continued her educated with a full scholarship to USC School of Cinematic Arts and graduated summa cum laude. Dameron has participated in many distinguished programs, including Ryan Murphy's HALF initiative and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Recently, Kansas City Women in Film and Television gave Dameron the "Spirit of Kansas City" award. Dameron currently resides in California.