Kyle Ward
Director
Kyle Ward
Director
Kyle Ward is a high school filmmaker based in San Antonio. At 17, his directional debut short film “GONE” was accepted into SXSW 2022 as well as many notable festivals around the country. He went on to win multiple awards including the Audience Choice Award at the Indy Shorts International Film Festival and Best San Antonio High School Filmmaker Award at the San Antonio Film Festival. He has been recognized by prestigious organizations including the YoungArts foundation. Along with interning and programming for the San Antonio Film Festival, he also serves as a screener for the Indy Shorts International Film Festival. Kyle strives to volunteer in the community by making films for non-profits and community services. He plans to attend film school and continue to tell emotionally motivated films.
Filmography
  • Producer (2 Credits)
    Please Don't Stand While I'm Falling 2023
    Documentary, Short, Student
    GONE2022
    Documentary, Student
  • Director (2 Credits)
    Please Don't Stand While I'm Falling 2023
    Documentary, Short, Student
    GONE2022
    Documentary, Student
  • Editor (1 Credit)
    Please Don't Stand While I'm Falling 2023
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Cinematographer (1 Credit)
    Please Don't Stand While I'm Falling 2023
    Documentary, Short, Student
26 Awards & Selections
Best Documentary Nominee / Best Cinematography Nominee
Please Don't Stand While I'm Falling
All American High School Film Festival
New York, New York
2023
Official Selection
Please Don't Stand While I'm Falling
Film Independent Future Filmmakers
Los Angeles
2023
Official Selection
Please Don't Stand While I'm Falling
Indy Shorts International Film Festival
Indianapolis
2023
Official Selection
GONE
American Pavilion Emerging Filmmakers Showcase at the CANNES FILM FESTIVAL
Cannes
2023
Best Documentary - Teen Short Film Competition
GONE
Boulder International Film Festival
Boulder, Colorado
2023
Documentary State Champion
GONE
UIL State Film Festival
Austin, Texas
2023
Best Documentary & Best Cinematography
GONE
NESA Cinema's Outsiders Film Festival
San Antonio, Texas
2023
Official Selection
GONE
GTX Film Festival
Georgetown, Texas
2022
Official Selection / Best Emerging Student Documentary Short
GONE
Tallgrass Film Festival
Wichita, Kansas
2022
Official Selection / Best Student Award
GONE
Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival
Galveston, Texas
2022
Official Selection / Best High School Student Film
GONE
Lake Travis Film Festival
Austin, Texas
2022
Official Selection
GONE
Breckenridge Film Festival
Breckenridge, Colorado
2022
Official Selection / Best San Antonio High School Filmmaker Award
GONE
San Antonio Film Festival
San Antonio, Texas
2022
Official Selection / High School Audience Choice Award
GONE
Indy Shorts International Film Festival
Indianapolis, Indiana
2022
Official Selection
GONE
Hill Country Film Festival
Fredericksburg, Texas
2022
Official Selection
GONE
The Western Film Festival
Coleman, Texas
2022
Official Selection
GONE
SXSW
Austin, Texas
2022
Encore Screening
GONE
Heartland International FIlm Festival
Indianapolis, Indiana
2022
Official Selection
GONE
El Paso Film Festival
El Paso, Texas
2022
Official Selction
GONE
All American High School Film Festival
New York, New York
2022
Official Selection
GONE
SCAD Savannah Film Festival
Savannah, Georgia
2022
Official Selection
GONE
Naples International Film Festival
Naples, Florida
2022
Official Selection
GONE
Rockport Film Festival
Rockport, Texas
2022
Official Selection
GONE
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
2022
Official Selection
GONE
deadCenter Film Festival
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Official Selection
Please Don't Stand While I'm Falling
Hill Country Film Festival
Fredericksburg, Texas
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Education
College
University of Texas at Austin
RTF (Radio-Television-Film)
2023 – Present
High School
John Marshall High School
2019 – 2023
Personal Details
Birth Date
February 16, 2005
Current City
San Antonio
Gender
Male
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