Kyra Elise Gardner is a highly acclaimed and accomplished American film director, recognized for her remarkable and captivating cinematic creations, which have garnered widespread critical acclaim and admiration.
Kyra's cinematic journey began at the remarkably young age of 16, when she made a lasting impression on the film industry by having her inaugural short film, "Past Presence," selected among the top eight student films that competed in the prestigious 39th Annual Cleveland International Film Festival's "First Time Film-maker's" Division, thereby earning her the remarkable distinction of being the youngest participant ever to have achieved such a feat.
Kyra's documentary, "The Dollhouse," made its globally anticipated premiere at the esteemed FrightFest Film Festival in London, England, preceding the world premiere of Universal's highly anticipated horror film, "Cult of Chucky."
This notable documentary, "The Dollhouse," was subsequently showcased as a bonus feature on the DVD and Blu-ray release of "Cult of Chucky" by Universal Studios.
Phoebe, a remarkable short film, served as the crowning achievement of her academic career, as it was her esteemed Florida State University Senior Thesis film. This remarkable cinematic endeavour earned her the prestigious accolade of Best Woman Student Filmmaker, a testament to her exceptional talent and dedication to the art of filmmaking.
