Gregg Helvey

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Gregg Helvey
Alma mater University of Southern California
Occupation(s)Writer, Director

Gregg Helvey is an American filmmaker. He is best known for his short film Kavi, which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the 82nd Academy Awards [1] [2] [3] and also won the gold medal in the narrative category at the 36th Annual Student Academy Awards. [4] [5]

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Early life and education

Helvey grew up in Northern Virginia, and where he attended and graduated from Blue Ridge Middle School and Loudoun Valley High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and French from the University of Virginia. [6] He later received a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Film Production from the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts. [7]

Filmography

References

  1. ↑ "The 82nd Academy Awards | 2010". www.oscars.org. 4 December 2015.
  2. ↑ Hernandez, Eugene (2 February 2010). ""Avatar" & "Hurt Locker" Lead 82nd Academy Award Nominations". IndieWire.
  3. ↑ Scott, A. O. (19 February 2010). "Short in Time, Long on Wit and Daring". The New York Times. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
  4. ↑ "The 36th Student Academy Awards". www.oscars.org. 7 October 2014.
  5. ↑ Chang, Justin (14 June 2009). "Academy unveils Student Awards". Variety.
  6. ↑ Basheda, Matt (23 February 2012). "Gregg Helvey's journey from Loudoun County Public Schools to the Academy Awards and beyond". Northern Virginia Magazine. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
  7. ↑ Mel Cowan. "SCA Alumnus Wins Student Oscar". cinema.usc.edu.


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