Emily Bett Rickards Explained

Emily Bett Rickards
Birth Date:July 24, 1991
Birth Place:British Columbia, Canada
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2009–present

Emily Bett Rickards (born July 24, 1991)[1] is a Canadian actress. She is known for her role as Felicity Smoak on The CW series Arrow, her first television credit. She has also reprised the role in the Arrowverse shows The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow and Supergirl and voiced the character on the animated web series Vixen.

Early life and career

Rickards was born and raised in British Columbia. Her mother is Dr. Diane Greig, a dream psychotherapist in Vancouver.[2] [3] [4]

At a young age, she was introduced to musical theatre and dance. Graduating early from high school, she attended the Vancouver Film School, completing their acting essentials program. Following completion, she attended an open call audition, gaining an agent.[5] She studied at the Alida Vocal Studio in Vancouver.[6] Rickards made her first professional appearance in 2009, starring in the video for the Nickelback single "Never Gonna Be Alone".

Career

Arrowverse

Rickards breakthrough role came in 2012 with her first television casting, as Felicity Smoak in the CW television series Arrow, which is based on the DC Comics character Green Arrow.[7] Originally signed as a one-episode guest star,[8] positive reaction from her co-star, show-lead Stephen Amell,[9] and from Warner Brothers executive Peter Roth[10] [11] as well as from journalists at preview screenings,[12] led to Rickards being signed as a recurring star for the rest of the show's first season. The success of the character saw her signed as a series regular from the second season onwards.[13] [14] Speaking in 2013 about that decision, Arrow Executive Producer Marc Guggenheim stated "we were very lucky that we cast Emily Rickards, who just lit up the screen."[15] In March 2019, Rickards announced that she would be leaving Arrow at the end of the show's seventh season.[16] In November 2019 Rickards was confirmed as a guest star for Arrows series finale.[17]

Throughout the series run, Rickards received praise for her performance in the role, often described as the show's "fan favourite"[18] or "breakout"[19] character, with many critics describing the character, and Rickards, as an integral part of the show's success.[20] Notably her delivery of the monologue in the season six episode "We Fall" won her particular praise.[21] Rickards was nominated for multiple Teen Choice and Leo Awards for the role, and in 2016, her portrayal of the character was placed at number 15 in a list of 50 Favourite Female Characters, in a poll of Hollywood professionals conducted by The Hollywood Reporter.[22]

Rickards also portrayed the character in the spin-off shows to the series (collectively known as the Arrowverse) The Flash,[23] Legends of Tomorrow[24] and Supergirl,[25] as well as providing the voice for the character on animated show Vixen.[26] In 2013, she portrayed Felicity in web-based promotional tie-in series Blood Rush, sponsored by Bose, which also featured the characters of Roy Harper (Colton Haynes) and Quentin Lance (Paul Blackthorne).[27]

Film

In March 2014, Rickards was cast in the sequel to Cowgirls 'n Angels, entitled , as Kristen Rose, the sister of the film's protagonist, Dakota, portrayed by Haley Ramm. The film premiered at the 2014 Dallas International Film Festival.[28] In 2015, she had a supporting role in the Oscar nominated film Brooklyn.[29] In 2016, she appeareed in Slumber in 2016, starring Darby Stanchfield and Meaghan Rath. Filming took place in Los Angeles in May 2016.[30] She also appeared in Axis.[31] The film won the prize for outstanding achievement, feature film at the 2017 Newport Beach Film Festival.[32] [33] She also appeared in the super-hero themed short film Sidekick, directed by Arrowverse alum Jeff Cassidy.[34]

In 2017, she appeared in the comedy, Funny Story.[35] It was runner-up at the Slamdance Film Festival in January 2018,[36] in the festival's 'Beyond' programme.[37] It won the Stolman audience award for best American indie at the 2018 Sonoma International Film Festival;[38] the audience award for best narrative feature at the Vero Beach Wine and Film Festival;[39] best feature at the Santorini Film Festival;[40] and the grand jury prize at the Barcelona Film Festival.[41] At the Southampton International Film Festival, Rickards was nominated for leading actress in a feature. In May 2019, she appeared in the indie film, We Need to Talk,[42] co-starring James Maslow, and written and directed by Todd Wolfe. It was an official selection at the FirstGlance Film Festival in Philadelphia, in November 2020[43] and Rickards was named best actress in a feature. In 2024, Rickards reunited with Arrow co-star Stephen Amell in the western Calamity Jane, a fictionalized story based around the life of Martha Jane Canary, known as Calamity Jane.[44]

Stage and other work

In early 2016, she appeared in the Canadian web-series Paranormal Solutions, which was launched online in April of the same year.[45] In June, she appeared in an episode of the fifth season of IFC comedy Comedy Bang! Bang!.[46] In May 2018, appeared in Reborning for Reality Curve Theatre Group, at the Annex Theatre in Vancouver.[47] The production premiered on June 20, 2018.[48] In April 2019, she reprised her role in Reality Curve's Off-Broadway production at New York's SoHo Playhouse, in July and August of the same year.[49] [50] In September 2018, she narrated an audiobook of The Wicked Ones, originally published as part of the Ghosts of the Shadow Market anthology.[51]

Philanthropy

In 2016, Rickards launched a T-shirt campaign in support of the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) through the crowd funding merchandise site Represent.com, with all proceeds going to the charity.[52]

During season four of Arrow, her character was paralyzed from the waist down following a shooting incident, later regaining the ability to walk through the use of a prototype microchip. Rickards filmed a PSA in conjunction with the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation advocating for advancements in the treatment of spinal injuries.[53]

In February 2019, the Vancouver Film School announced the "Emily Bett Rickards Acting Scholarship", a partnership between the school and Rickards, to fund a full scholarship for the school's acting programs, as well as partial funding of $250,000 for other students. She will select the scholarship recipients.[54]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012Bacon and EggsDiteShort film
2012Mary MaloneDirect-to-video
2012Random Acts of RomanceYoung wife
2014Kristen Rose
2015Normal DoorsMegShort film
2015BrooklynPatty McGuire
2016SidekickEmma / The PrincessShort film
2017Axis CaitlinVoice
2018Funny Story Kim
2018data-sort-value="Clinic, The" The Clinic Stevens
2020We Need to TalkAmber
2023Autumn and the Black JaguarAnja ShymoreFilming[55]
2023Queen of the RingMildred BurkeFilming[56]
2024Calamity JaneCalamity Jane[57]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012–2020 ArrowFelicity Smoak / OverwatchRecurring role (season 1), main role (seasons 2–7), special guest role (season 8)
2013Romeo Killer: The Chris Porco StoryLauren PhillpsTelevision film
2014–2017data-sort-value="Flash, The" The FlashFelicity Smoak Recurring role, 8 episodes
2016–2017Legends of TomorrowFelicity Smoak Recurring role, 4 episodes
2016Comedy Bang! Bang!Becky SimmonsEpisode: "Joe Jonas Wears a Maroon and Gold Letterman Jacket with White Sneakers"
2016Whose Line Is It Anyway?HerselfEpisode: "Emily Bett Rickards"
2016Superhero Fight Club 2.0Felicity Smoak Short promo video
2017SupergirlFelicity Smoak Episode: "Crisis on Earth-X, Part 1"

Web

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013Soldiers of the ApocalypseFourtyMain role, 8 episodes
2013Blood RushFelicity SmoakMain role, 6 episodes
2015Very MalloryHerself (voice)Episode: "Emily Bett Rickards"
2015–2016VixenFelicity Smoak (voice)2 episodes
2016Paranormal Solutions Inc.Genevieve Kreme8 episodes

Music videos

YearTitleRoleArtist
2009"Never Gonna Be Alone"Woman Nickelback[58]
2017"Sunday Morning"HerselfHerself and Travis Atreo[59]

Stage

YearTitleRoleVenueRefs
2018ReborningKellyAnnex Theatre, Vancouver
2019SoHo Playhouse, New York

Discography

YearTitleRoleAuthorNotes<-- ! scope="col" class="unsortable" -->
2018The Wicked OnesNarratorCassandra Clare and Robin WassermanReleased for digital download in September 2018.
Part of The Mortal Instruments series.

Awards and nominations

Film

Year Nominated work AwardCategory Result
2018Funny StorySouthampton International Film FestivalLeading Actress in a Feature[60]
2020We Need To TalkFirstGlance Film Festival PhiladelphiaBest Actress (Feature Film)[61]
Best Ensemble Cast (Feature)

Television

Year Nominated work AwardCategory Result
2013ArrowUBCP/ACTRA AwardsBest Newcomer[62]
2014Leo AwardsBest Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series[63]
Teen Choice AwardsFemale Breakout Star[64]
2015The FlashLeo AwardsBest Guest Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series[65]
ArrowBest Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series
MTV Fandom AwardsShip of the Year (with Stephen Amell)[66]
Teen Choice AwardsChoice TV Actress – Fantasy/Sci-Fi[67]
Choice TV Liplock (with Stephen Amell)
2016Leo AwardsBest Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series[68]
MTV Fandom AwardsShip of the Year (with Stephen Amell)[69]
Teen Choice AwardsChoice TV Actress – Fantasy/Sci-Fi[70]
Choice TV Liplock (with Stephen Amell)
2017Leo AwardsBest Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series[71]
Teen Choice AwardsChoice TV Actress – Action[72]
2018Choice TV Actress – Action[73]
Choice TV Ship (with Stephen Amell)
2019Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actress ActionChoice TV Actress – Action[74]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Happy Birthday, Emily Bett Rickards . Caputo . Denise . July 24, 2018 . FanFest News . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190703080549/https://fanfest.com/2018/07/24/happy-birthday-emily-bett-rickards-2/ . July 3, 2019 . July 3, 2019.
  2. Web site: 2017 IASD Conference Photos . Wilkerson . Richard C. . June 18, 2017 . June 28, 2017.
  3. Web site: 2017 IASD Conference Photos . Wilkerson . Richard C. . June 18, 2017 . June 28, 2017.
  4. Web site: "My mother is my most dedicated stalker." Tweet . Rickards . Emily . March 17, 2014 . June 28, 2017.
  5. Web site: Five Things You Didn't Know About Emily Bett Rickards . Berman . Nat . TV Overmind . May 12, 2017 . July 3, 2019.
  6. Web site: Testimonials . Alida Vocal Studio . June 23, 2015.
  7. Web site: Shiri Appleby Poised To Recur on NBC's 'Chicago Fire' & More TV Castings . Andreeva . Nellie . August 10, 2012 . Deadline Hollywood . June 27, 2013.
  8. News: 10 Minutes with 'Arrow' Star Emily Bett Rickards . Wieselman . Jarett . April 22, 2013 . . August 12, 2013 . April 22, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130422203702/http://www.etonline.com/tv/133128_Emily_Bett_Rickards_Arrow_Season_Finale_Interview/index.html . dead .
  9. Web site: Arrow:Stephen Amell and Greg Berlanti. Larry King Now . May 14, 2013 . Ora . January 16, 2017 . September 5, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170905215451/http://www.ora.tv/larrykingnow/2013/5/14/arrow-0_retmff2k . dead .
  10. Web site: Peter Roth and Greg Berlanti in Conversation. Paley Fest Media Convention . November 19, 2015 . youtube . January 16, 2017.
  11. Web site: Arrow at Paleyfest . March 9, 2013 . Deadline Hollywood . January 16, 2017 . ...reaction of Warner Bros. TV President Peter Roth who, Andrew Kreisberg reported, called to say: "I love the blond computer girl."....
  12. Web site: The Secret Superhero Star of the CW . Kaye . Chris . October 8, 2014 . . February 25, 2019 . ... And, then, when they showed the episode to journalists for the first look, everyone was sort of asking who Felicity was, and that sort of sparked some interest. ...'.
  13. Web site: 'Arrow' Promotes Emily Bett Rickards To Series Regular, New Promo Teases Oliver And Laurel Hook-Up (VIDEO) . Prudom . Laura . February 12, 2013 . . June 15, 2018.
  14. Paleyfest 2013 . Bahr . Lindsey . March 10, 2013 . Entertainment Weekly . January 16, 2017.
  15. Web site: ARROW Season 1 Finale and Season 2 Updates From Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, Andrew Kreisberg, Stephen Amell and David Ramsey @ PaleyFest . Radish . Christina . March 10, 2013 . . June 6, 2019.
  16. Web site: 'Arrow' Actress Emily Bett Rickards Announces Exit Ahead of Final Season . March 30, 2019 . Deadline Hollywood . March 30, 2019.
  17. Web site: 'Arrow' series finale: Emily bett Rickards returns for series finale -will Olicity reunite? . Mittovich . Matt Webb . November 1, 2019 . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20191101171650/https://tvline.com/2019/11/01/arrow-emily-bett-rickards-returns-series-finale-felicity/ . November 1, 2019 . November 1, 2019.
  18. See:
    • Web site: Emily Bett Rickards Brings Personality To "Arrow's" Felicity Smoak . Phegley . Kiel . October 30, 2013 . Comic Book Review . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170421004401/https://www.cbr.com/emily-bett-rickards-brings-personality-to-arrows-felicity-smoak/ . April 21, 2017 . December 20, 2018 . ...Emily Bett Rickards was only supposed to appear on The CW's DC Entertainment drama "Arrow" for a quick scene. Now, her portrayal of Felicity Smoak has resulted in a truly fan-favorite character original to the series.....
    • Web site: Producers for CW show 'Arrow' tapped to write super hero's comic book adventures. Sacks. Ethan. Daily News. New York. July 4, 2014. December 20, 2018. ...He adds that several fan favorite characters from "Arrow" will make their way into the pages of "Green Arrow" – including Felicity Smoak, the titular hero's computer hacking helper.... https://web.archive.org/web/20151211070251/http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/producers-cw-show-arrow-tapped-write-comic-book-adventures-super-hero-article-1.1854524. December 11, 2015.
    • Web site: Emily Bett Rickards Talks ARROW, Becoming a Series Regular, Creating Her Character's Backstory, Felicity's Involvement Going Forward, Fandom and Romance. Radish. Christina. Collider. April 24, 2013. December 20, 2018. ...Was there a moment when you realized that Felicity Smoak was such a fan favorite character? RICKARDS: I was told, "Oh, she's a fan favorite," and I was like, "Oh, that's nice!".... https://web.archive.org/web/20130426095129/http://collider.com/arrow-emily-bett-rickards-interview/. April 26, 2013. live.
    • Web site: Smoak Screen: Arrow's Emily Bett Rickards Puts Felicity in the Spotlight. Holbrook. Damian. TV Guide. November 5, 2014. December 20, 2018. ...Ever since she first logged on as Queen Consolidated IT expert Felicity Smoak, Emily Bett Rickards has been an Arrow fan favorite.... https://web.archive.org/web/20150119223624/https://www.tvguide.com/news/arrow-emily-bett-rickards-1088743/. January 19, 2015. live.
    • Web site: 'Arrow' Promotes Emily Bett Rickards To Series Regular, New Promo Teases Oliver And Laurel Hook-Up (VIDEO). Prudom. Laura. HuffPost. February 12, 2013. January 17, 2019. ...Emily Bett Rickards (who plays fan-favorite Felicity Smoak) has been promoted to series regular status for next year. .... https://web.archive.org/web/20190119121332/https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/arrow-emily-bett-rickards-promo_n_2672714?guccounter=2&guce_referrer_us=aHR0cHM6Ly9lbi53aWtpcGVkaWEub3JnLw&guce_referrer_cs=l1U4bhQTSHIWR3er7RFjng. January 19, 2019. live.
    • Web site: 'Arrow's' Emily Bett Rickards on Intense Final Episodes: 'Hopefully You Don't Have a Stroke'. Ng. Philiana. The Hollywood Reporter. April 24, 2013. January 17, 2019. ...After starting off on The CW superhero drama as a supporting player, the doe-eyed, socially inept tech whiz aiding Oliver Queen/Arrow (Stephen Amell) with his technological inefficiencies became a fan favorite, to the point where producers made Felicity part of the series' central mythology.... https://web.archive.org/web/20130427010142/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/arrows-emily-bett-rickards-final-444885. April 27, 2013. live.
  19. See:
    • 15 TV Breakout Characters of 2012–13 . Carlson . Adam . April 28, 2013 . Entertainment Weekly . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190521093033/https://ew.com/gallery/15-tv-breakout-characters-2012-13/#felicity-smoak-arrow . May 21, 2019 . December 20, 2018 . ...The producers have all admitted that IT whiz Felicity was never meant to last on Arrow. Still, it's hard to imagine a first season without her, and the sparks of sarcasm and semi-romantic feist she throws off....
    • Web site: Arrow Interview: Emily Bett Rickards Talks About Felicity Smoak's Popularity, Shirtless Oliver & More. Byrne. Craig. Green Arrow TV. April 19, 2013. December 20, 2018. ...Emily Bett Rickards, one of Arrow's biggest surprises who plays the breakout character Felicity Smoak on the series..... https://web.archive.org/web/20141102153633/http://www.greenarrowtv.com/arrow-interview-emily-bett-rickards-talks-about-felicity-smoaks-popularity-shirtless-oliver-more/. November 2, 2014. live.
    • Web site: Arrow's Hits and Misses. Melrose. Kevin. Comic Book Review. May 11, 2013. December 20, 2018. ...Felicity SmoakProbably the breakout character of Season 1.... https://web.archive.org/web/20190119121351/https://www.cbr.com/arrows-hits-and-misses/. January 19, 2019. live.
    • Goodbye Felicity:A look back at Emily Bett Rickards 10 best Arrow Episodes. Agard. Chancellor. Entertainment Weekly. March 31, 2019. April 1, 2019. ... As the story goes, Felicity was only supposed to be a one-off character; however, that ended up not being the case because of Rickards' endearing performance made her an instant breakout.... https://web.archive.org/web/20190401105326/https://ew.com/tv/2019/03/31/arrow-emily-bett-rickards-10-best-episodes/. April 1, 2019. live.
  20. See:
    • Goodbye Felicity:A look back at Emily Bett Rickards 10 best Arrow Episodes . Agard . Chancellor . March 31, 2019 . Entertainment Weekly . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190401105326/https://ew.com/tv/2019/03/31/arrow-emily-bett-rickards-10-best-episodes/ . April 1, 2019 . April 1, 2019 . ...When news of her departure broke on Saturday, executive producers Beth Schwartz and Greg Berlanti said they were "heartbroken" in a statement – and it's easy to understand why: Felicity is an integral part of Arrow....
    • Web site: How Emily Bett Rickards Made Felicity an Arrowverse Icon. Stone. Sam. Comic Book Resources. April 18, 2019. April 19, 2019. ...DC's TV version of the character, portrayed by Emily Bett Rickards, has gone on to become an acclaimed key member of Arrow's main cast and a fixture in the shared television universe.... https://web.archive.org/web/20190419090704/https://www.cbr.com/emily-bett-rickards-arrowverse-icon/. April 19, 2019. live.
    • 15 TV Breakout Characters of 2012–13. Carlson. Adam. Entertainment Weekly. April 28, 2013. December 20, 2018. ...The producers have all admitted that IT whiz Felicity was never meant to last on Arrow. Still, it's hard to imagine a first season without her, and the sparks of sarcasm and semi-romantic feist she throws off.... https://web.archive.org/web/20190521093033/https://ew.com/gallery/15-tv-breakout-characters-2012-13/#felicity-smoak-arrow. May 21, 2019. live.
    • Web site: 'Arrow': How the Show Can Return to Greatness By Embracing Its Past. Byrne. Craig. Collider. July 6, 2016. February 28, 2019. ...Felicity Smoak was, and still is, one of the best revelations of Arrow, as is Rickards. Whenever Felicity would show up on Arrow in the early days, she brought with her a jolt of energy. Beyond Stephen Amell and the show's action, it was her character that really made a lot of people take notice – that is a great thing.... https://web.archive.org/web/20160707154134/http://collider.com/arrow-season-5-olicity/. July 7, 2016. live.
  21. See:
    • Web site: One great sequence does not a perfect Arrow make—but it is a great sequence . Shoemaker . Allison . January 26, 2018 . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180126091324/https://www.avclub.com/one-great-sequence-does-not-a-perfect-arrow-make-but-1822439629 . January 26, 2018 . February 26, 2019 . ...it serves as a reminder of what Emily Bett Rickards can do when she's given great material. Like director Wendey Stanzler, Rickards's touch is exactly as light as it needs to be, and it's unreservedly great.....
    • Web site: Arrow ends a frustrating season with a frustrating, but affecting, finale. Shoemaker. Allison. The A.V. Club. May 18, 2018. February 27, 2019. ...three scenes that could be considered among the best in the series.... https://web.archive.org/web/20180518120331/https://tv.avclub.com/arrow-ends-a-frustrating-season-with-a-frustrating-but-1826130220. May 18, 2018. live.
    • Web site: Performer of the Week – Darren Criss. TVLine Team. TVLine. January 27, 2018. May 16, 2019. ...Rickards – with warm looks and her physicality – communicated the deepest connection ever between the newlyweds. .... https://web.archive.org/web/20180127182725/https://tvline.com/2018/01/27/darren-criss-performance-versace-american-crime-story-andrew/. January 27, 2018. live.
    • Web site: Arrow Season 6 Episode 11 Review: "We Fall". King. Chris. TV Overmind. January 26, 2018. February 27, 2019. ...it's been clear from both the writing of the Arrow staff and Emily Bett Rickard's performance that Felicity genuinely cares about him as a member of her family. She sees so much of Oliver in William and knows that the two of them should be closer than they are right now, which is why she's able to bridge the gap between the two men with her wonderfully moving speech.... https://web.archive.org/web/20190228004252/https://www.tvovermind.com/arrow-season-6-episode-11-review-we-fall/. February 28, 2019. live.
    • Web site: Arrow season 6 episode 11 review: We Fall. Harrington. Della. Den of Geek. January 26, 2018. February 26, 2019. ... Hearing Felicity describe her relationship with and trust in Oliver over the fight scene was actually pretty moving, and a good reminder of how very long the original team has been at it.... https://web.archive.org/web/20180126214825/https://www.denofgeek.com/uk/tv/arrow/54873/arrow-season-6-episode-11-review-we-fall. January 26, 2018. live.
    • Goodbye Felicity:A look back at Emily Bett Rickards 10 best Arrow Episodes. Agard. Chancellor. Entertainment Weekly. March 31, 2019. April 1, 2019. ...Rickards' delivery is perfectly restrained and her performance conveys the years of history.... https://web.archive.org/web/20190401105326/https://ew.com/tv/2019/03/31/arrow-emily-bett-rickards-10-best-episodes/. April 1, 2019. live.
  22. Web site: Hollywood's 50 Favorite Female Characters . December 9, 2016 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20171201052958/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/50-best-female-characters-entertainment-industry-survey-results-951483/item/juno-juno-50-favorite-female-characters-951484 . December 1, 2017 . November 30, 2017.
  23. Web site: 'The Flash' pilot images: Episode 4 to feature Felicity Smoak . Freeman . Molly . July 20, 2014 . Screenrant . https://web.archive.org/web/20171022032409/http://screenrant.com/flash-pilot-images-episode-4-felicity-smoak/ . October 22, 2017 . October 17, 2017.
  24. Web site: Look ahead to DC's Legends of Tomorrow final episodes in new trailer . Wax . Alyse . March 27, 2016 . comingsoon.net . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160427155932/http://www.comingsoon.net/tv/trailers/670585-look-ahead-to-the-dcs-legends-of-tomorrow-final-episodes-in-new-trailer#/slide/1 . April 27, 2016 . October 17, 2017.
  25. Web site: Arrowverse 4-Way Crossover Synopsis Confirms [Spoiler] Will Be a Cool Ally ]. Mitovich . Matt Webb . November 9, 2017 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20180128112614/https://tvline.com/2017/11/09/arrowverse-4-way-crossover-spoilers-barry-iris-wedding-citizen-cold/ . January 28, 2018 . November 10, 2017.
  26. Web site: SDCC 2015: Comic-Con Schedule For Saturday, July 11, 2015 . Lam . Steve . June 28, 2015 . Bam! Smack! Pow! . Fansided . https://web.archive.org/web/20150630133648/http://bamsmackpow.com/2015/06/28/sdcc-2015-comic-con-schedule-for-saturday-july-11-2015/ . June 30, 2015 . September 17, 2015.
  27. News: Bose and 'Arrow:' Sound Company Helps the CW Launch Superhero Spinoff 'Blood Rush' . Graser . Marc . November 8, 2013 . December 13, 2017 . "Variety".
  28. Web site: Country Artist Amber Hayes Returns To The Big Screen In Cowgirls 'N Angels 2: Dakota's Summer . March 24, 2014 . Aristo PR . June 15, 2018.
  29. Web site: 'Arrow' star Emily Bett Rickards joins Saoirse Ronon in 'Brooklyn' . Ge . Linda . March 14, 2014 . upandcoming.net . January 16, 2017 . March 2, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160302183332/http://upandcomers.net/2014/03/14/arrow-star-emily-bett-rickards-joins-saoirse-ronan-brooklyn/ . dead .
  30. Web site: Darby Stanchfield, Emily Bett Rickards and Meaghan Rath cast in sci-fi thriller 'Slumbler . Lang . Brent . April 25, 2016 . Variety . January 16, 2017.
  31. Web site: Aisha Tyler to make feature directing debut on Kiickstarter-funded Axis . McNary . Dave . April 12, 2016 . . January 16, 2017.
  32. Web site: Sarasota Film Festival Announces Opening and Closing Night Films . March 10, 2017 . Broadway World . July 15, 2018.
  33. Web site: Annual Newport Beach Film Festival Announces Award Winners . April 28, 2017 . "Newport Beach Film Festival . https://web.archive.org/web/20170711112118/https://www.newportbeachfilmfest.com/nbff-news/18th-annual-nbff-announces-award-winners/ . July 11, 2017 . July 15, 2018.
  34. Sidekick: Emily Bett Rickards and Tom Cavanagh team for superhero short film . Romano . Nick . October 28, 2016 . Entertainment Weekly . January 16, 2017.
  35. Web site: Arrow's Emily Bett Rickards on set wedding snap gives fans hope for future . Rowney . Jo-Anne . June 11, 2017 . . June 15, 2016.
  36. Web site: SLAMDANCE 2018 ANNOUNCES, BEYOND FEATURES, AND SHORT FILM COMPETITIONS . Slamdance . December 6, 2017 . Slamdance Film Festival . December 15, 2017 . December 10, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171210044056/http://slamdance.com/SLAMDANCE-2018-ANNOUNCES-BEYOND-FEATURES-AND-SHORT-FILM-COMPETITIONS . dead .
  37. Web site: Slamdance Film Festival Announces Award Winners . . https://web.archive.org/web/20180329075209/http://slamdance.com/2018-SLAMDANCE-FILM-FESTIVAL-ANNOUNCES-AWARDS-WINNERS . March 29, 2018.
  38. 978374293695299584 . FunnyStoryMovie . WINNER! AUDIENCE AWARD at Sonoma International Film Festival! @emilybett @matthewglave @janawinternitz #FunnyStoryMovie #sonomafilmfest . Funny Story (2018) . March 26, 2018.
  39. 1005980666540916736 . FunnyStoryMovie . WINNER! "Funny Story" won the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at Vero Beach Wine & Film Festival! Thank you so much!! More festivals coming soon! Get updates: http://www.funnystorymovie.com #funnystorymovie #vbwff . June 11, 2018 . Funny Story.
  40. 1009857327367839744 . FunnyStoryMovie . WINNER 'Funny Story' wins BEST FEATURE FILM at the Santorini Film Festival! ❤️ Congrats @emilybett @matthewglave @janawinternitz and the entire cast & crew! More updates and future screenings on our site: http://www.funnystorymovie.com #funnystorymovie . June 21, 2018 . Funny Story.
  41. Web site: 2018 Winners . Barcelona Film Festival . June 29, 2018 . June 29, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180629102628/https://barcelonafilmfestival.com/awards-and-prizes-barcelona-film-festival/2018-winners . dead .
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  43. Web site: Congratulations to all our Philadelphia 2020 filmmakers!. FirstGlance Film Festival. October 24, 2020.
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