Kevin Wilson Jr.

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Kevin Wilson Jr.
Alma mater Tisch School of the Arts (MFA)
North Carolina A&T State University (BS)
OccupationDirector, producer and writer
Years active2010–present
Website www.directedbykevin.com

Kevin Wilson Jr. is an American filmmaker, best known for his film, My Nephew Emmett for which he received critical acclaim and was winner at Student Academy Award, [1] [2] and received an Academy Award nomination for Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film. [3] [4]

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Filmography

Wilson directed, produced and wrote following films:

Awards and nominations

For My Nephew Emmett, Wilson received following accolades:

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References

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  2. "2017 Student Academy Award winners". 12 October 2017. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
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