Kira Kelly facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kira Kelly
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Kira Denise Kelly
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| Education | Northwestern University (BS) |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Years active | 1998–present |
Kira Kelly is an American cinematographer. A cinematographer is like the director of photography for a movie or TV show. They are in charge of how everything looks on screen. Kira is well-known for her work on the film 13th, which earned her an Emmy Award nomination. She also worked on the TV series Queen Sugar.
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Kira's Journey in Film
Kira Kelly studied Radio/Television/Film at Northwestern University. After college, she started her career as an electrician on film sets. This means she helped set up all the lights and power. She also worked as a gaffer, which is the chief electrician. She says she would "shoot any project I could get my hands on" to gain experience.
Her early work as a cinematographer included movies directed by Tom Gustafson. She also worked on the TV show East Los High.
A big moment in her career happened when director Ava DuVernay found her through social media. This led to Kira working on the film 13th. For her amazing work on 13th, she was nominated for an Emmy Award. This is a very important award for TV and film.
What Inspires Kira
Kira Kelly gets ideas and inspiration from other artists. Some of the people who influence her work are Rinko Kawauchi, Martina Hoogland Ivanow, and Cy Twombly. These artists help her think about how to create beautiful and meaningful images.
Cool Projects Kira Has Worked On
Kira Kelly has worked on many interesting films and TV shows. Here are some of her notable projects:
Movies
- Were the World Mine (2008)
- Mariachi Gringo (2012)
- 13th (2016) – This film earned her an Emmy Award nomination.
- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) – She helped with extra photography for this big superhero movie.
- Rez Ball (2024)
TV Shows
- East Los High (2013-2016)
- Queen Sugar (2017-2019) – She worked on many episodes of this popular series.
- The Red Line (2019)
- Madam C. J. Walker (2020)
- Y: The Last Man (2021)
- Echo (2024) – She filmed 4 episodes of this Marvel miniseries.
Awards and Special Mentions
Kira Kelly was nominated for an Emmy Award for her work on the film 13th. This shows how talented and respected she is in the film industry.
See also
In Spanish: Kira Kelly para niños
