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Movie Involvements: 3

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Biography

Kira Powell is an Afro-Latina filmmaker of African American and Ecuadorian descent and the winner of the Directors Guild of America Jury Award for her AFI thesis film, Best Eyes. She holds an MFA in Directing from the American Film Institute, and her work explores identity, the immigrant experience, and self-discovery. Her award-winning solo show, Caught In The Mix, was recognized for its social impact and helped launch her path as a writer-director. Her psychological horror short, The Good Mother, premiered at Screamfest in 2023. Kira began her career as a SAG-AFTRA actor across film, theater, and commercials. She is currently expanding Best Eyes into her debut feature while developing original work across film and television.

Most Famous Work

Scorpion
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8

Scorpion

(2014) Unsatisfied Hipster
The Endless
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6

The Endless

(2017) Lizzy
Jailbait
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5

Jailbait

(2014) Inmate

Acting

Year Character Movie/Tv
2017 Lizzy
Cassie
2014 Unsatisfied Hipster
Inmate
Year Character Movie/Tv

Directing

Year Role Movie/Tv
2025 Director
Year Role Movie/Tv

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