#45 Sharon Wright

Sharon Wright was raised in Grandview, MO and discovered her passion for acting and modeling just a few short years ago.  Since then she has plowed her way into films, TV, commercials and even magazine spreads. Her natural talent, desire and determination have helped her succeed in every aspect she has focused on - even behind the camera. 

“Change for a Dollar”, a short film written and directed by Sharon Wright.  An uncouth man sits on the pavement looking for loose change. What kind of change is he looking for? Follow a man as he affects multiple peoples’ lives with just one dollar, proving that it doesn’t take much to be the change in someone’s life.  Change for a Dollar won Best Short Film at Maryville Film Festival, Audience Choice Award at Gateway Film Festival, Audience Choice Award at Moonlight Film Festival, and was nominated for Best Female Filmmaker Award -- Action On Film Intl Film Festival, Sirrocco Award at Action On Film Intl Film Festival, and Best Silent Film at BareBones Intl Film Festival.