Actor

Ashley's an award-winning actress, writer, and producer with experience in film, television, and theatre...

Ashley was recently seen sharing the screen with Lindsay Lohan for Pure Leaf Tea. She Executive Produced, Co-Wrote, and Starred in the award-winning short film “The Fuscos” (12 Official Selections, 3 Awards) that provides a female and queer twist on the beloved, classic 70s mob film. She is currently in financing on her drag-inspired featured comedy “No Rules” which landed in the Top 5% of all 120k feature scripts on Coverfly, placing in 9 festivals and securing 12 laurels. Ashley will make her directorial debut in 2024 with “Sorority” an LGBTQIA+ festival-bound short and social impact campaign.

You can catch Ashley in the award-winning short film “Gone Tomorrow”, and as Karen Cane in “Community Theater Christmas” streaming on Amazon. Some of Ashley’s most notable on-screen credits include DJ Pooh’s “Grow House”, Jeff Probst’s “Kiss Me”, and Steve Anderson’s “The White Orchid”.

Ashley is the proud founder of Pizza Bagel Pictures LLC. She has produced; web content, sketch comedy, live improv, and stand up shows, as well as short and feature-length films including the festival-selected film, “Moving Millie” (starring as Millie). Ashley holds a BFA in Theatre Performance from Chapman University. Ashley is a proud SAG-AFTRA, WIF, WIM, and FilmmakeHERs member, and female, queer storyteller.

"SORORITY" POST-production

"This is what every girl in film dreams of! This is the crew we want to be with, these are the stories we want to tell!" - 1st AD, Shardin Johnson

Did you know that 2024, the entertainment industry witnessed a concerning decline in female representation on and off-screen and massive setbacks for LGBTQ representation?

"Sorority" was produced by a predominantly queer, all-female team with a 98% female-identifying, predominantly queer cast and crew.

"Sorority" is an LGBTQ festival-bound short film and social impact campaign about a trans woman in the early stages of her transition who learns to accept herself when welcomed into the sorority of sisterhood in the most sacred of places, the women's restroom.

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In the glittery ‘90s, a rambunctious Jersey Drag Queen and her best Judy go to extreme lengths to realize their dream of opening their own artistic sanctuary.

Directed by Catriona Rubenis-Stevens

Written by & Starring Ashley Gianni

produced by Laura Scarano

co-produced by Danielle Beckmann

NoRulesFilm.com

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in festivals

The Fuscos (Short)

The three estranged Fusco sisters come together on the eve of their Mob Boss father's funeral to fight for liberation amidst the male-dominated landscape of 1975.

directed by Jennie Girardo

written by Ashley Gianni & Danielle Beckmann

Pizza Bagel Pictures

in Association with 10 of Cups Productions

WINNER Best Ensemble Award 37th Annual Connecticut LGBTQ Film Festival

WINNER Female Perspective Award Hollywood Int. Diversity Film Festival

WINNER Best Female-Driven Cast City of Angels Women's Fim Festival

WINNER Best Cinematography Black Magic Film Festival

WINNER Best Color Black Magic Film Festival

Official Selection 37th Annual Connecticut LGBTQ Film Festival

Official Selection Fishnets & Film 2024

Official Selection Picture's Up! 2024

Official Selection Hollywood Int. Diversity Film Festival

Official Selection Imagine This Women's Film Festival

Official Selection 37th aGLIFF Prism

Official Selection Silicon Valley Queer Film Festival

Official Selection NoHo Cinefest 2024

Official Selection Newport Beach Film Festival

Official Selection City of Angels Women's Film Festival

Official Selection LA Queer Film Festival

Official Selection 2024 Blackmagic Film Festival & June Pick of the Month

2025 Canvas Rebel Interview

Huge thanks to Canvas Rebel for the spotlight! It was such a joy to chat about my directorial debut, Sorority—by far the most meaningful project I've had the privilege of working on. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share my mission as a filmmaker and storyteller, speaking authentically about my journey and the challenges underrepresented indie filmmakers face in securing financing.

In the article, I dive into my unconventional 'Beach Maternity' campaign—a humor-infused effort to raise finishing funds for Sorority—and the importance of celebrating all life choices, even the ones that look a little different. Creatives and their art deserve to be honored, and I hope this campaign helps drive that message home.

Read the Full Article Here: https://canvasrebel.com/meet-ashley-gianni/

Screenmag 2024 Slamdance Interview

The No Rules Team chats with ScreenMag about our script in development and plans to bring it to life this year!

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SDCC 2024 Women in Entertainment: How to Blaze Your Own Path Panel

Ashley speaks alongside Deborah Pratt (co-creator, writer, actress, and executive producer, Quantum Leap), Erin Jones-Wesley (creative executive production & development, motion picture group, Lionsgate), Rachel Larsen (creator of Tiny Chef), and Jennie Girardo (director and creative content producer, Masters of the Air and Mr. & Mrs. Smith) at SDCC 2024 on the Women in Entertainment Panel hosted by actor and co-founder of Brooklyn Quarter Danielle Beckmann

SDCC 2024 Comic Convos

Ashley chats with Brooklyn Quarter's Danielle Beckmann about her first time at Comic Con, financing her drag-inspired feature film No Rules, and more!

Hollywood Int. Diversity Film Festival

Ashley chats with The Hollywood Bubbler @thehollywoodbubbler at The Hollywood International Diversity Festival @hidfilmfest about The Fuscos, the importance of representation in media, and more!

WINNER Female Perspective Award Hollywood Int. Diversity Film Festival

Ashley Gianni

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Ashley's an award-winning actress, writer, and producer with experience in film, television, and theatre...

"SORORITY" POST-production

"This is what every girl in film dreams of! This is the crew we want to be with, these are the stories we want to tell!" - 1st AD, Shardin Johnson

No rules Top 5% of all 120k SCRIPTS on Coverfly!

No rules Top 5% of all 120k SCRIPTS on Coverfly!

No rules Top 5% of all 120k SCRIPTS on Coverfly!

No rules Top 5% of all 120k SCRIPTS on Coverfly!

No rules Top 5% of all 120k SCRIPTS on Coverfly!

No rules Top 5% of all 120k SCRIPTS on Coverfly!

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