Colette Burson is a multifaceted creative force, boasting a distinguished career as a screenwriter, television creator, and director. Her impressive résumé includes a Master of Fine Arts degree in Dramatic Writing from New York University, where she honed her craft. Prior to her relocation to Los Angeles in 2009, Burson was a founding member of the Playwrights' Collective, a playwright-based theater company, for six years in New York City, fostering a deep understanding of the dramatic arts.
As the creator and showrunner of the critically acclaimed half-hour comedy "Hung" for HBO, which aired from 2010 to 2012, Burson made history by hiring more female directors than any other show in cable television at that time. The show's unapologetically feminist perspective earned it widespread acclaim, including a Writers' Guild Award nomination for Best New Series and four Golden Globe nominations.
In addition to her television work, Burson has also ventured into feature filmmaking. Her 2017 directorial debut, "Permanent," starred Patricia Arquette and Rainn Wilson and was inspired by her own childhood growing up in the American South. The film received widespread critical acclaim and solidified Burson's reputation as a talented and versatile director.
Burson's upcoming projects include adapting the best-selling novel "The Growing Season" by Sarah Frey for ABC, as well as creating the limited series "Love Canal" for Showtime. Her extensive television credits also include work on "Los Espookys" for HBO and "The Riches" for FX, demonstrating her ability to excel in a variety of genres and formats.
Throughout her career, Burson has consistently pushed boundaries and challenged conventions, earning her a reputation as a fearless and innovative creative force in the entertainment industry. Her dedication to her craft and her commitment to telling important, thought-provoking stories have made her a respected and sought-after talent in Hollywood.
