2009.08 // Video
MyFoxnepa: You the Film Interview with Melora Hardin
Find out more about You the Film from Melora Hardin, better known as the Office's Jan Levinson! Watch...
2009.08 // Video
Evergreen570: Interview with Melora and Gildart
We sat down with Melora Hardin ('Jan' from the hit NBC sitcom The Office) and her husband Gildart Jackson to discuss their new film YOU. Learn how these filmmakers are helping reduce waste with innovative distribution. Watch...
2009.07 // Audio
Metromom: Interview with Melora
Kim DeYoung interviews Melora." Listen...
2009.07 // Audio
BlogTalkRadio: Olivia Wilder interviews Melora
Melora Hardin had carved out an impressive career in movies and television before becoming Jan on NBC's hit, "The Office." Listen...
2009.07 // Article
The Scranton Times Tribune: 'The Office's' Melora Hardin to screen her film 'You' at Mellow Theater Saturday
The last time Melora Hardin visited Scranton, she was treated like "a rock star."
Now she's coming back for her encore. Ms. Hardin, who plays Jan on the Scranton-set NBC comedy "The Office," will be at Lackawanna College's Mellow Theater on Saturday for a screening of her new film, "You," which she produced, directed and stars in. Read more...
2009.07 // Article
Electric City: Jan Goes On Tour: Melora Hardin to visit for Office tour, screening of her new movie
The popularity of The Office will probably never dwindle here in Scranton. After all, the hit NBC sitcom has helped put Scranton on the map in ways we could have only dreamed of just a few years ago. Read more...
2009.07 // Video
Jan from The Office Stops in Scranton
One of the stars of NBC's hit "The Office" is in Scranton this weekend. Jeff Chirico sat down with Melora Hardin. She plays the ex-boss and love interest of Michael Scott on the show. Watch...
2009.07 // Video
The 10 Show! NBC Philadelphia: Stepping Out of The Office with Melora Hardin!
"The Office" star chats with Bill and Lori outside of the largest office building in Philadelphia! Melora Hardin talks about her role in the comedy series as well as her upcomming role in the film "You." Watch...
2009.07 // Audio
97.9X Jim Bone Radio Interview with Melora
2009.06 // Article
Playlisted: Melora Hardin
Melora Hardin gives us a look at the soundtrack for her directorial debut, You, and offers up some personal playlist selections. Read more...
2009.06 // Article
WIOSC hosts private screening of the movie YOU
The sold out red carpet event for a private screening of the independent film You, a love story. Directed by Melora Hardin (actress, The Office) and written by Gildart Jackson (actor, Charmed and Providence.) was a huge success! Read more...
2009.06 // Article
Huffington Post: Father, Writer, Actor, Father: by Gildart Jackson
My wife Melora Hardin and I made "You" with our family. Rory and Piper, our children, are both in it. My parents-in-law (both professional actors), our nanny, our friends... Those friends who don't act helped by giving us locations, pulling cable on set and, most importantly, bringing their signature dishes at lunch and dinner to feed the ravenous cast and crew. The making of this movie was a family adventure. And we quickly found that this was the way we needed to look at it -- and the way we needed to sell it to our family! Read more...
2009.06 // Article
Entertainment Journal: Making of "You" a dream come true for actress Melora Hardin
Melora Hardin awakened one morning and had an epiphany. Within a few days, she had a screenplay. Read more...
2009.06 // Video
MaximoTV: Interview with Melora at The Proposal World Premiere
Melora Hardin interview at THE PROPOSAL world premiere red carpet at El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles June 1, 2009. Interview by Amanda Vanderpool Watch...
2009.05 // Article
Nuke The Fridge: Review of You
You is a delightful treat of a film that was written, directed, produced and starred in by a wonderful couple that compliment each other as a film making team. Gildart Jackson wrote an intelligent script that encompasses the loss of his wife (portrayed by real-life wife, Melora Hardin) and the struggle to see his daughter grow into adulthood through a heartfelt look at the strength of life, the sadness of death and the power of eternal love. Read more...
2009.05 // Article
Celebrity Baby Blog: Melora Hardin and Girls: Sunny Smiles
Having finished up her Chicago run on Broadway, Melora Hardin steps out for the premiere of her film You, which Melora's husband Gildart Jackson wrote and Melora herself directs. Read more...
2009.05 // Article
iVillage: Melora Hardin on Filmmaking with Family
Melora Hardin is busy. In addition to her gig as the ever-quirky Jan on The Office and her recurring role as Trudy Monk on Monk, she just finished a Broadway run as Chicago's Roxie and can currently be seen on the big screen in 17 Again. All the while, she's been gathering music for her third album -- and raising her adorable 4- and 8-year-old daughters, Rory and Piper. Now she's just starred in and directed her first feature film, You, co-starring her husband, Gildart Jackson, who also wrote the script. Read more...
2009.05 // Article & Guest Blog
CafeMom: Melora Hardin: 6 Questions About Motherhood
Do you watch NBC's The Office? Hilarious! And one of my favorite characters was Jan, played by Melora Hardin. Melora's had various riles in film and theater throughout her career. Most recently, she's appeared in 17 Again and Hannah Montana: The Movie. Her daughters, Rory, 7, and Piper, 4, along with her husband, mother, and father, all starred in a soon-to-be released film called You (online on May 8th). YOU was a labor of love and shows the depth of Melora the woman, not just Melora the actress. Read more... | Guest Blog
2009.05 // Video
Good Day LA: Melora Hardin Knows You
Melora talks about her new project, and a few of the other things she's done in her career on "Good Day LA". Watch...
2009.05 // Article
BWW TV: In Conversation with Melora Hardin About You
Melora Hardin and Gildart Jackson were asked by famed independent film agency Cinetic to be one of the first feature films released and distributed over the Internet with their new motion picture, You. Melora spoke with BWW TV about creating this very personal film. Read more...
2009.05 // Article
cookie sheet: Melora Hardin
She played Jan on The Office, Roxie Hart on Broadway, and Billy Ray Cyrus's love interest in Hannah Montana: The Movie, but for this busy actress and mother of two, home life always comes before Hollywood. Read more...
2009.05 // Article
indieWIRE: Answering To Nobody But Herself: You Director Melora Hardin
Melora Hardin is a veteran actress of theater (she recently starred in Chicago on Broadway), television (she's known for her recurring role on NBC's The Office), and film (she's currently in the studio hit 17 Again). With her husband, actor Gildart Jackson, she produced and directed the independent feature film, You. Read more...
2009.05 // Article
indieWIRE: Five Questions for Allison Mack
Allison is a co-star in a new Cinetic release, Melora Hardin's You (now available on iTunes®). Hardin, herself a TV actress in shows like The Office, makes her directorial debut in this film about a grieving widower struggling to raise his daughter as a single parent. Allison Mack portrays the daughter in adulthood. I decided to take the opportunity to check in with Allison (who lives in Vancouver, where Smallville is filmed) to talk about the new movie. Read more...
2009.05 // Article
WaterTown Daily Times: A Movie That Warms The Heart
Imagine not seeing your child grow up. Imagine being left to raise that child alone after your partner dies. For some, this is a reality. For Gildart Jackson, it was the idea for a screenplay. You was born out of an actual conversation between Jackson and wife, Melora Hardin. Miranda (Hardin) day dreams about speaking at their infant daughter's wedding. The dream is shattered when Miranda dies in a car accident, leaving Rawdon (Jackson) to raise Quincey alone. You won't see this movie in theaters next to the blow-'em-up summer blockbusters. That doesn't mean it should be overlooked. Read more...
2009.05 // Article
VIVmag Cover Model Melora Hardin Releases Online Film: You
Fresh from rubbing shoulders with the teen idols in her April box office hits Hannah Montana: The Movie and 17 Again, March/April VIVmag cover model Melora Hardin has been hard at work promoting You, her directorial debut film. "It means a lot to me that there are people out there seeing me up on the big screen and giggling or just plain enjoying what I'm doing," Hardin wrote recently on Twitter. Read more...
2009.05 // Article
Televisionary: Sneak Peek at Melora Hardin's Directorial Debut, You
Viewers might know Melora Hardin best from her recurring role as Jan Levinson, the sometimes lover of Michael Scott, on NBC's The Office but Hardin, set to star next in FX pilot Lights Out, has gone behind the camera for her directorial debut. The film, You, is slated to be released on iTunes and Amazon this weekend... just in time for Mother's Day. Read more...
2009.05 // Article
WaterTown Daily Times: You Is An Honest Look Into The Psyche Surrounding Grief
It seems anywhere you turn in Hollywood, you will find a Melora Hardin project. She was Roxie Hart in the Broadway musical Chicago. She's in the upcoming FX series Lights Out. She plays supporting characters in 17 Again and Hannah Montana: The Movie. She plays, of course, the recurring Jan Levinson on NBC's The Office. And now she is adding 'Director' to her resume with her personally-funded film You. Read more...
2009.04 // Video
Truveo: ABC News Interview with Melora
'Office' star Melora Hardin talks about her role in "Hannah Montana: The Movie." Watch...
2009.04 // Article
E! Online: Jan vs. Holly: Office Battle Over Michael?
...Hardin makes her directorial debut early next month with You, an indie drama that will be released through iTunes and Amazon that features Hardin's husband Gildart Jackson (he also wrote the screenplay), their daughters Rory and Piper and friends like Brenda Strong and Joely Fisher. "We made this film in 18 days on a real shoestring budget. All the locations were donated and the catering was done by our friends," Hardin said. "It really was quite a coming together. Read more...
2009.04 // Article
VIV Magazine: Melora Hardin Dreams On
...Her husband wrote the screenplay for the 83-minute-long You, which Hardin describes as being a "love story about loss and love" featuring a man raising a child by himself. After looking for a distribution deal, Hardin and Jackson decided to release You on their own via the Internet, an option more and more filmmakers are exploring as the conventional distribution system for independent films continues to shrink. Read more...
2009.04 // Article
People Magazine: Melora Hardin Finds Her Inner Teen
The Office star, 41, pairs with Miley Cyrus in Hannah and Zac Efron in 17 Again. Read more...
2009.04 // Image Set
SAG Foundation Conversation Screen And Q&A
2009.04 // Article
NY Post PopWrap: Melora Hardin: 'I Should Have Been Naughtier'
From the minute she first stepped foot inside Dunder Mifflin, Jan Levinson Gould was headed down a dark path. But little did we know she was the one creating candles to illuminate the way. In fact, we learned a lot about the once mysterious Jan as she moved in with Michael Scott. The same could be said about Melora Hardin. Read more...
2009.04 // Video
Chelsea Lately: Sit Down For Lots Of Laughs Between Melora and Chelsea
2009.03 // Article
PIX11 Morning News: Actress Melora Hardin Rubs Shoulders With Teen Idols In New Movies
She starred as Jan Levinson on the hit NBC show The Office, now actress Melora Hardin is starring opposite the biggest teen idols around — Miley Cyrus in Hannah Montana: The Movie and Zac Efron in the new movie 17 Again. Hardin is also making her directorial debut in the film You, in which her own children and parents play roles. Read more...
2009.03 // Video
Melora Pops Up On This Video Clip With POPTUB
2009.03 // Video
ABC News: Office Star Melora Hardin talks about her role in Hannah Montana: The Movie
2009.03 // Podcast
Podcast In Your Face: Melora Joins The Dudes!
Melora talks about landing the gig on The Office, some big crackups on set and what it's like to work with Zac Efron and Miley Cyrus. Also discussed is her directorial project You: The Film. All that and a very sultry song of the day, on the latest episode of the Podcast In Your Face! Listen...
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"What a beautiful, deeply-moving film, is You. I laughed and cried... then cried some more (and smiled a LOT in between). I regret assuming that it was low-budget. When I read that it was shot in just eighteen days, I thought, it has to be so. But whether it was or not, it has no bearing on the finished product. From the opening scene to the end, nothing but the highest in production values was evident. Kudos!—to you, your family, friends and associates—anyone and everyone who had anything to do with this amazing film. And, I wish you all the success in the world with it!" — Jerry Slack
"Loved You... it really was touching especially having a 5 year old daughter." — Linda Barry-Esposito
"It touched in way that very few movies have. Thank you!" — Michael Dean Shelton
"Hey Melora,I just finished watching You after purchasing it from iTunes. Aww man what can I say. It was a beautiful beautiful film that was really well done with a lot of heart and passion." — Amanda Nandlal
"The film You is a poignant look at the hopes and dreams of a young couple that have had their first child. Intelligently written and wonderfully acted by Gildart Jackson, the fantastic surprise is the articulate direction of the amazingly talented Melora Hardin." — Hilary Rosenfeld
"Loved You tonight! You, Gildart and all your family were terrific! Congratulations on making an excellent film!" — Cherry Norris
"An inspiring tale of family and unwavering love that will have you on a roller coaster of emotion." — Ryan Lowe
"Arizona LOVES YOU. You was recently watched in Tucson, AZ and this was the result."
"IT WAS WONDERFUL!!! BRAVO!" — Susan Eisner
"A beautifully told story of love, loss, family, friendships, starting over, letting go, receiving love, giving love, vulnerability, being open to life and the journey that lies before you. Once in awhile art touches you in places that awaken you're spirit. Good art makes you feel and think. Really good art makes you take action. You is really good art! I don't think you can ever anticipate the emotional pull that a film will have on you personally and to be very honest I was surprised that You touched me in the way that it did. To say that the film made me laugh and cry sounds so ordinary, but it did. The film lingered with me. It made me want to be a better friend, lover, brother and son... You reminded how blessed my life really is!" — Anonymous
"To me, this story conveyed the truest depths of living, love, and loss. In life, each individual's experience is quite different, but I believe the core of love is a timeless connection. Not being a parent yet myself, this story still resonates with a love that I believe we all imagine living out." — Dylis
"Your trailer made me teary." — Anonymous
"You quietly stirred me from the inside out. It dusted off the sediment that builds up in the day to day of family life. You reminded me of the simple joy of being with the ones I love, even when I am rushing to get the kids ready for school, every moment is a gift." — Nicole Betancourt, Emmy Award-Winning Filmmaker
"Bravo!!" — F. Michael Blum
"The film was so beautiful. I had no idea what to expect. And I was really impressed, entertained, amused, moved, touched and inspired. It felt SO good to be inspired—not just creatively, but personally. I was really proud of [Melora]... a lot of love in the project. And you could tell. You could FEEL. That's the kind of thing I want to be a part of. The movie spoke to me as a person... to discover more and more about human beings and tell amazing stories and share them with others. To work really really hard and love it." — Nili Bassman
"Dear Rory and Piper... I just wanted to tell you girls how much I loved watching your sweet faces in the movie You. Both of you shined so bright on the big screen. Thank you for sharing your beauty and talents with us. You two are quite special." — Dylis
"IT WAS WONDERFUL!!! BRAVO!" — Susan Eisner
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