Nira Burstein

Nira Burstein is an American filmmaker based in New York City. She is known for her documentary film Charm Circle. In 2021, Filmmaker magazine named her one of the "25 New Faces of Independent Film".

Career

Burstein graduated from Queens College, City University of New York. In 2014, her short film Off & Away, premiered at the Brooklyn Film Festival. In 2020, her short film Gangrenous, premiered at the Nantucket Film Festival. In 2021, she directed her debut feature documentary Charm Circle, which premiered at the Sheffield Doc/Fest. In 2025, her short film Dear Shop Girl, premiered at the Woodstock Film Festival

Filmography

YearTitle 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 Awards and nominations YearResultAwardCategoryWorkRef.2021 WonSheffield Doc/FestAudience AwardCharm Circle WonFirst Feature Award Special Mention WonDOC NYCSpecial Jury Recognition NominatedInternational Documentary AssociationBest Editing