Mirra Bank is a multifaceted director and producer who has made a significant impact in the film and theater industries.
Her feature documentary, "Last Dance", was short-listed for an Academy Award, demonstrating her exceptional skill and dedication to her craft.
Bank's innovative nonfiction feature, "Nobody's Girls", was a PBS primetime special, showcasing her ability to create engaging and thought-provoking content.
Her groundbreaking indie feature "enormous changes" premiered at Sundance and received a critically praised theatrical release, further solidifying her reputation as a talented filmmaker.
Throughout her career, Bank has received numerous awards and production support from prestigious organizations, including the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, PBS, National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities, NY State Council on the Arts, NY Foundation for the Arts, and the American Film Institute.
Her films have premiered at festivals worldwide, including the Edinburgh Film Festival, New York Film Festival, Chicago Film Festival, Seattle Film Festival, Hawaii Film Festival, AFI Film Festival, Silverdocs, Final Frame, London Film Festival, and Palm Springs International Film Festival.
Mirra Bank is a lifetime member of the Actors Studio and has recently directed several London premieres of new American plays.
She is a past President and current Advisory Board member of the New York Women in Film and Television (NYWIFT),a MadDowell Fellow, and serves on the Board of the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures.
Throughout her illustrious career, Mirra Bank has consistently demonstrated her passion, creativity, and commitment to her craft, earning her a reputation as a highly respected and accomplished director and producer.
