Kimberly Peirce

Kimberly Peirce is an American film director and screenwriter. She is best known for her critically acclaimed drama film "Boys Don't Cry", for which she earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Director.

Kimberly Peirce was born on September 8, 1967, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She graduated from the University of Chicago, where she studied English and Japanese literature. Peirce then went on to earn a master's degree in film from Columbia University School of the Arts.

In addition to her most well-known film "Boys Don't Cry", Kimberly Peirce has directed several other notable works. These include the films "Stop-Loss", "Carrie" (a 2013 adaptation of Stephen King's novel), and episodes of television series like "Homicide: Life on the Street" and "Six Feet Under".

Yes, Kimberly Peirce has received recognition and accolades for her work. For her directorial debut with "Boys Don't Cry", she won numerous awards, including the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature, the Gotham Award for Best Director, and the National Board of Review Award for Best Directorial Debut.

At the time of writing, there are no known upcoming projects for Kimberly Peirce. However, she continues to be involved in the film industry and may have future projects in development.