By day, Florida Attorney Omar Medina, ’81, fights for justice in courtrooms. By night, he steps into the world of storytelling as a film producer. His dual roles are as compelling as the thrillers he brings to life on screen. Medina served as producer of the 2024 hit “Amber Alert,” which claimed the top-trending spot on Hulu in January, and as co-executive producer of the 2021 films “Fear of Rain” and “Lady of the Manor.” His newest film “The Last Days of John Chou” was accepted into the Sundance Film Festival and played on the closing evening on Jan. 28.
The hit, “Amber Alert,” is a thriller that follows a ride-share driver and passenger who become embroiled in a high-stakes pursuit after spotting a vehicle matching the description from an Amber Alert.
Beyond his work in film, Medina has held the distinction of being an AV-rated preeminent attorney for more than 26 years. He opened Medina Law Firm in Tampa, Florida, in 1989, specializing in product liability and automobile negligence trials. Medina was honored with the Academy of Trial Lawyers Award for his work improving consumer protection in America.
While a student at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), Medina became involved in community outreach and was an intercollegiate athlete. He has since established the Medina Scholarship, providing financial support for students at EKU.
Medina returned to EKU last fall alongside other producers for a special campus screening and discussion of the “Amber Alert” movie.
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