Kyle Hausmann-Stokes

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Kyle Hausmann-Stokes is an American film director and screenwriter. [1] He directed his feature directorial debut with My Dead Friend Zoe (2024). [2] The feature is based on his short film Merit x Zoe. [3] Hausmann-Stokes also directed the documentary Now, After... (2011). [4]

For his work in My Dead Friend Zoe, Hausmann-Stokes won the South by Southwest Narrative Spotlight Audience Award. [5] He also served in the United States Army during the Iraq War and was awarded a Bronze Star Medal. [6]

References

  1. Hermanns, Grant; Parker, Valerie; Polowy, Kevin (March 10, 2024). "My Dead Friend Zoe Director & Cast Talk Semi-Autobiographical Story & Authentic Military Portrayals [SXSW]". Screen Rant. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  2. Siegel, Tatiana (March 6, 2024). "Kyle Hausmann-Stokes Was a Bronze Star Paratrooper in Iraq. Now He Has One of the Hottest Films at SXSW". Variety. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  3. Grobar, Matt (March 4, 2024). "Grandview Signs Kyle Hausmann-Stokes, Director Of SXSW-Bound Dramedy 'My Dead Friend Zoe'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  4. Haines, Amanda (October 20, 2011). "From Rucksacks to Backpacks: Iraq Veteran, Film Director to Present Documentary". Patch. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  5. Grobar, Matt (March 18, 2024). "'Bob Trevino Likes It,' Dev Patel's 'Monkey Man,' A24's 'Sing Sing' & Dramedy 'My Dead Friend Zoe' Among SXSW Audience Award Winners". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  6. Lang, Brent (June 18, 2024). "Briarcliff Entertainment Buys SXSW Audience Award Winner 'My Dead Friend Zoe' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 15, 2024.