Filiz Efe McKinney is a Turkish-American filmmaker based in Seattle, Washington. Her work focuses on supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Filiz sees film as a provocation for deeper understanding on an emotional level, and as a springboard to broaden discussion within communities and drive organizational and cultural change. This storytelling approach is exemplified in her recent documentary, Reflecting on Anti-bias Education in Action: The Early Years (2021). When not helming Brave Sprout, her production company, Filiz serves on the boards of KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio and Northwest Film Forum, where she works to help create a more equitable and vibrant future in Greater Seattle.
A University of Washington graduate and a multidisciplinary filmmaker, Filiz holds a Master of Communication in Digital Media, a Master of Arts in Communication Strategies and Public Relations, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cinematography.
Official Selection
Reflecting on Anti-bias Education in Action: The Early Years
Toronto Lift-Off Film Festival 2021
Toronto, ON
2021
Official Selection
Reflecting on Anti-bias Education in Action: The Early Years
International Multicultural Film Festival - IMFF 2021
Perth
2021
Silver Prize - Documentary Feature
Reflecting on Anti-bias Education in Action: The Early Years
Social Justice Film Festival
Seattle, WA
2021
Official Selection
Reflecting on Anti-bias Education in Action: The Early Years
Local Sightings Film Festival
Seattle, WA
2021
Official Selection
Reflecting on Anti-bias Education in Action: The Early Years
Canadian Diversity Film Festival - April 2021
Toronto, Ontario
Winner: Best Social Justice Film, Best Educational Film
Reflecting on Anti-bias Education in Action: The Early Years
Istanbul Film Awards - April 2021
Istanbul
Winner: Best Social Justice Film
Reflecting on Anti-bias Education in Action: The Early Years
New York International Film Awards - April 2021
New York, NY
Best Short Documentary
Reflecting on Anti-bias Education in Action: The Early Years
Toronto International Women Film Festival - April 2021
Toronto, Ontario
Winner, Award of Merit: Educational, Social Justice, Social Change
Reflecting on Anti-bias Education in Action: The Early Years
Accolade Global Film Competition - May 2021
La Jolla, CA
Best Social Justice Film
Reflecting on Anti-bias Education in Action: The Early Years
Oniros Film Awards - May 2021
New York, NY
Best Director of a Social Justice Film
Reflecting on Anti-bias Education in Action: The Early Years
Best Director Award - May-June 2021
New York, NY
Award of Merit: Doc Feature and Use of Film for Social Change
Reflecting on Anti-bias Education in Action: The Early Years
Impact DOCS Awards - July 2021
La Jolla, CA
ward of Merit: Educational and Use of Film for Social Change
Reflecting on Anti-bias Education in Action: The Early Years
IndieFEST Film Awards - August 2021
La Jolla, CA
Official Selection
Reflecting on Anti-bias Education in Action: The Early Years
Seattle Film Summit 2021
Seattle, WA
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