• E119 Kyra Knox: A Career Pivot, Risks Worth Taking and Becoming Producer of The Year

  • Dec 23 2024
  • Length: 34 mins
  • Podcast

E119 Kyra Knox: A Career Pivot, Risks Worth Taking and Becoming Producer of The Year

Listen for free

View show details

  • Summary

  • Kyra Knox is an award-winning director who understands the power of storytelling. Her work has been featured in Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, NPR Morning Edition, Axios, Filmmaker Magazine, and more. Driven by a passion for storytelling, Kyra transitioned from a full-time job to pursue directing. Her directorial debut, the award-winning feature documentary "Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia," explores gun violence in her city and the community's efforts to combat it. FOX Soul and Prime Video have acquired her feature, and it has been seen by over 300,000 households (and counting) since its December 2023 debut.

    Kyra's filmmaking approach fosters a deep connection between the audience and the participants of her documentaries. This stems from her belief in respecting and caring for each person's story. Her dedication has been recognized with numerous awards, including Producer of the Year at the Shorty Impact Awards, one Shorty Impact Award for Storytelling, eight Telly Awards, four Communicator Awards, a Gold Addy, and a Mosaic Award. Kyra is known for her infectious enthusiasm and commitment to creating a safe and collaborative environment on set.
    Show More Show Less
Show More Show Less

What listeners say about E119 Kyra Knox: A Career Pivot, Risks Worth Taking and Becoming Producer of The Year

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.co.uk reviews

Amazon reviews
No Reviews are Available