Mira Burt-Wintonick facts for kids
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Mira Burt-Wintonick
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Mira Burt-Wintonick at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam in 2019.
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| Born | July 8, 1984 |
| Occupation | Radio producer, Filmmaker |
| Parent(s) | Peter Wintonick |
Mira Burt-Wintonick (born July 8, 1984) is a talented Canadian producer who creates stories for both radio and film. She is famous for her work on the CBC radio show WireTap.
Even though she first trained to be a classical musician, Mira decided to study Communications at Concordia University in Montreal, where she lives today. Her work has been recognized with important awards.
Mira is also the daughter of the well-known Canadian documentary filmmaker, Peter Wintonick. She worked with her father to create a documentary called PilgrIMAGE.
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Creative Career
Mira Burt-Wintonick has created several interesting projects in both radio and film. She uses her skills to tell powerful stories that connect with people.
Early Work and Recognition
In 2006, Mira's talent was celebrated when she won the Best New Artist award at the Third Coast Festival. She received this honor for her radio essay titled Muriel's Message. This award showed that she was a rising star in the world of audio storytelling.
Working with Her Father
In 2008, Mira teamed up with her father, Peter Wintonick, to co-produce a documentary called PilgrIMAGE. This film, which followed them on a road trip, was chosen to be shown at the famous International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam.
List of Works
Here are some of Mira Burt-Wintonick's notable projects:
- 2005: ..., Rage, and Roar (a short video)
- 2006: Muriel's Message (a radio documentary)
- 2008: PilgrIMAGE (a video documentary)
- 2019: Wintopia (a video documentary)
Awards and Honors
- 2006: Won the Best New Artist Award from the Third Coast Festival for her radio documentary Muriel's Message.
