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 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 radio and film producer. She is well-known for her amazing audio stories. She also worked on the CBC radio program WireTap.
Mira grew up with a love for music. She trained as a classical musician. Later, she studied Communications at Concordia University in Montreal. This is where she lives today.
Mira's Radio Stories
Mira is famous for creating interesting audio pieces. These are like short audio documentaries or essays. In 2006, she won a special award. She was named Best New Artist at the Third Coast Festival. This was for her radio essay called Muriel's Message.
Making Films with Her Father
Mira's father was Peter Wintonick. He was a famous Canadian documentary filmmaker. A documentary film tells a true story. It uses real events and people.
In 2008, Mira worked with her father. They co-produced a road-trip documentary called PilgrIMAGE. This film was shown at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam. It is a big festival for documentaries.
Later, in 2019, Mira directed her own film. It was another documentary called Wintopia. This film was a tribute to her father. It explored his life and work.
