Nira Burstein
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Born
U.S.
OccupationsDirector, writer, editor, producer
Yearsactive2011–present
Nira Burstein | |
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 Burstein at the 26th Annual Woodstock Film Festival | |
| Born | U.S. |
| Occupations | Director, writer, editor, producer |
| Years active | 2011–present |
Nira Burstein is an American filmmaker based in New York City.[1][2] She is known for her documentary film Charm Circle.[3] In 2021, Filmmaker magazine named her one of the "25 New Faces of Independent Film".[4]
Burstein graduated from Queens College, City University of New York.[5] In 2014, her short film Off & Away, premiered at the Brooklyn Film Festival.[6] In 2020, her short film Gangrenous, premiered at the Nantucket Film Festival.[7] In 2021, she directed her debut feature documentary Charm Circle, which premiered at the Sheffield Doc/Fest.[8][9] In 2025, her short film Dear Shop Girl, premiered at the Woodstock Film Festival
Filmography
| Year | Title | Contribution | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Light House | Director and writer | Short film |
| 2012 | I Said Light | Director, writer, editor and producer | Short film |
| 2014 | Lucky Day | Editor | Short film |
| 2014 | Off & Away | Director, writer, editor and producer | Short film |
| 2020 | Gangrenous | Director, writer and editor | Short film |
| 2021 | Charm Circle | Director, writer, editor, cinematographer and producer | Documentary |
| 2025 | Dear Shop Girl | Director, writer | Short film |
