Sian Heder facts for kids
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Sian Heder
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Heder in March 2022
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| Born | June 23, 1977 Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
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| Education | Carnegie Mellon University (BFA) |
| Occupation | Writer, Director, Producer |
| Years active | 2006–present |
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Notable work
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Tallulah CODA Little America |
| Spouse(s) | David Newsom |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Mags Harries and Lajos Héder |
| Awards | Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay |
Siân Heder is a talented American filmmaker. She is famous for writing and directing movies like Tallulah and CODA. Her movie CODA won many big awards. These included the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and the BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. CODA also won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
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Early Life and Education
Siân Heder was born on June 23, 1977. Her hometown is Cambridge, Massachusetts, in the U.S. Her parents, Mags Harries and Lajos Héder, are both artists. Siân also has a sister, Thyra Heder, who is an artist too.
Siân studied at the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama. She earned a special degree called a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA).
Siân Heder's Career
After finishing college, Siân moved to Los Angeles. She wanted to become an actress and a writer for movies and TV shows. To support herself, she worked for a nanny agency. She looked after children whose families were staying in fancy hotels. These experiences gave her an idea for her first short film.
First Film: Mother
Siân wrote and directed her first short film, Mother. In 2005, her script for Mother was chosen for a special program. This program was the Directing Workshop for Women at the American Film Institute.
Mother won the Grand Jury Award for "Best Narrative Short" at the Florida Film Festival. It also received honors at the Cannes Film Festival and the Seattle International Film Festival. The film was shown at other important festivals too.
TV Shows and Other Projects
Siân Heder has worked on several popular TV shows. In 2010, she won a Peabody Award for her writing on the TV series Men of a Certain Age.
In 2011, she wrote and directed a short comedy called Dog Eat Dog (A Short Tale). This film starred actor Zachary Quinto. It was made to help people learn about adopting pets.
Siân also wrote for the first three seasons of the Netflix show Orange Is the New Black. She was also a writer and executive producer for the first two seasons of the Apple TV+ series Little America.
Directing Tallulah
In 2015, Siân Heder directed the movie Tallulah. The film starred Elliot Page and Allison Janney. Tallulah was shown for the first time at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2016. Critics liked the movie. It was released on Netflix in July 2016.
Directing CODA
In 2021, Siân Heder's film CODA premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. This movie became very popular. Apple bought the rights to the film for a large amount of money. CODA was released around the world on Apple TV+ and in movie theaters in August 2021.
For her work on CODA, Siân Heder won two major awards. She received the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. She also won the BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Personal Life
Siân Heder is married to David Newsom. He is an actor and producer. They have two children together.
Film and TV Work
Siân Heder has worked on many films and TV shows. Here are some of her notable projects:
- 2010: Men of a Certain Age – She was a writer for this TV series.
- 2016: Tallulah – She was both the director and writer.
- 2020–2022: Little America – She directed, wrote, and produced for this TV series.
- 2021: CODA – She was the director and writer. This film won her an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award.
- 2023: Barry – She appeared as herself in one episode.
See also
In Spanish: Sian Heder para niños
