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Kevin Wilson Jr.

b. 1990

American filmmaker

Film director Screenwriter
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About Kevin Wilson Jr.

Born 1990. Kevin Wilson Jr. is an American film director and screenwriter.

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, and received an Academy Award nomination for Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.

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

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Important facts

Born
1990, Durham
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Film director, screenwriter
Nationality
United States
Education
New York University, Hillside High School, North Carolina A&T State University, Tisch School of the Arts

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kevin Wilson Jr.?

American filmmaker

When was Kevin Wilson Jr. born?

Kevin Wilson Jr. was born in 1990 in Durham.

What is Kevin Wilson Jr.'s occupation?

Kevin Wilson Jr. is a film director and screenwriter.

What nationality is Kevin Wilson Jr.?

Kevin Wilson Jr. is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kevin Wilson Jr.

· Wikidata: Q49210851

· DBpedia: Kevin Wilson Jr.

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