Amy Heckerling (born May 7, 1954) is an American writer, producer, and director. Heckerling started out her career after graduating from New York University and entering the American Film Institute, making small student films. Heckerling is a recipient of AFI's Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal celebrating her creative talents and artistic achievements. She struggled to break out into big films and was snubbed by Hollywood, up until the release of her breakout film Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982). .
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Heckerling