Kevin Wilson Jr.
American filmmaker
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Kevin Wilson Jr. is an American filmmaker, best known for his film, My Nephew Emmett for which he received critical acclaim and was winner at Student Academy Award,[1][2] and received an Academy Award nomination for Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.[3][4]
AlmamaterTisch School of the Arts (MFA)
North Carolina A&T State University (BS)
North Carolina A&T State University (BS)
OccupationsDirector, producer and writer
Yearsactive2010–present
Websitewww.directedbykevin.com
Kevin Wilson Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | Tisch School of the Arts (MFA) North Carolina A&T State University (BS) |
| Occupations | Director, producer and writer |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Website | www |
Filmography
Wilson directed, produced and wrote following films:
- 2024: Chef's Table: Vol. 7 Ep. 2
- 2022: Untold: The Rise & Fall of And1
- 2018: Little Red Riding Hood (Short) (completed)
- 2017: My Nephew Emmett (Short)
- 2017: The Dreamer (Short) (assistant director)
- 2012: The Unattainable Piece (Short)
Awards and nominations
For My Nephew Emmett, Wilson received following accolades:
- Nominated: Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film
- Winner: (Gold Plaque) Student Academy Award for Best Domestic Film School - Narrative
- Winner: Woodstock Film Festival - Best Student Short
- Winner: HollyShorts Film Festival - Best Director
