Laura Kirk is a renowned filmmaker with an impressive track record as a producer and actor in various films, including the critically acclaimed "American Honey" directed by Andrea Arnold, which premiered at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. Her extensive experience in the independent film festival circuit began with her co-writing and starring role in one of the first digital films, "Lisa Picard is Famous," which made its debut at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival.
This milestone achievement is featured in John Gaspard's book, "Fast, Cheap and Under Control: Lessons Learned from the Greatest Low Budget Movies of All Time," highlighting Kirk's pioneering efforts in the digital film landscape. Prior to her filmmaking career, Kirk honed her craft on the stage, performing in off-Broadway and regional productions in New York.
In addition to her acting credits, Kirk is also a dedicated teaching artist, having worked with homeless shelters and schools through the Dreamyard Drama Project. Her extensive training includes Meisner technique with Wynn Handman and Suzanne Esper, as well as improvisation with the renowned Alan Arkin.
Kirk's commercial work includes national campaigns for prominent brands such as Block Advisors, Verizon, Wrangler Jeans, Jeep, and Dr. Pepper. As a co-founder of the mentoring group "Women of Lawrence Film," she is committed to addressing gender inequity in the film industry, an issue that is close to her heart.
In her ongoing research, Kirk is set to publish a chapter on Eve Unsell in the forthcoming book "When Women Wrote Hollywood" by McFarland, further solidifying her reputation as a leading authority on the subject.
