Biography

Kirby Marshall-Collins is a Black TV writer and director who amplifies the voices of Black and queer people through fun and fantastical coming-of-age stories. Her greatest accomplishments include the highly competitive Disney Entertainment Television Writing Program, as well as writing, directing, executive producing, and funding her debut short film, "Ways to Film," and most importantly, taking her niece and nephews to Disney World for the holidays.

Fellowships and Programs: Disney Entertainment Television - Writing Program, Panavision New Filmmaker Program ("Ways to Fly"), Los Angeles Performance Practice x California Arts Council - Emerging Artist Fellow, The Disruptors Fellowship, Black Boy Writes & Black Girl Writes Mentorship Initiative, Unlock Her Potential, WarnerMedia Access Early Career Bootcamp

Accolades and Placements: Pan African Film Festival - 2025 (Official Selection, "Ways to Fly"), CoverFly Red List, Outfest Screenwriting Lab
- IMDb mini biography by: Kirby Marshall-Collins