Quick Facts
Biography
Kira Bursky is a filmmaker, screenwriter, and composer originally from Nyack, NY. She is currently based out of Asheville, NC.
Background
Kira Bursky attended Asheville High School's School of Inquiry and Life Sciences program and Evergreen Community Charter School. She also attended the Carolina Film Institute, where she graduated in 2011. She later attended high school at the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan as a Motion Arts major, graduating in 2014. She currently works at documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock's New York-based film production company, Warrior Poets as a post-production intern.
Her works have been featured at multiple student film festivals including the All-American High School Film Festival, the Chicago International Children's Film Festival, the Colchester International Film Festival, Guam International Film Festival, the White House Student Film Festival, Princeton Student Film Festival, and the Cannes Film Festival.
Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Category | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Winner | Mosaic Film Festival | Best Overall | Girly |
| 2014 | Winner | Lovett School High School Film Fest | Best U.S Narrative | |
| 2014 | Winner | Mosaic Film Festival | Best Overall | We're Okay |
| 2014 | Winner | All American High School Film Festival | Best of Fest | |
| 2015 | Winner | Brighton Youth Film Festival | Best International Short Film | Hattie |
Featured works
- Tree Hugger - In search of magic, high school freshmen Clara gets involved with Leo, an older boy, but the fantasy world in her head darkens when Leo takes advantage of her.
- We're Okay - A fantasy drama about teen depression and sexuality. Delilah has decided to kill herself on her 18 birthday, but her friend Lena surprises her with a birthday party.
- Girly - A girl struggles to make the most of the last few moments with her lover, while trying to figure out whether or not his love for her is forever.