Heidi Burkey

Heidi Burkey is an award-winning documentary filmmaker whose work explores the complexities of the human experience through character-driven stories that amplify underrepresented voices. Her latest short, Final Frontier, is currently on the festival circuit following its world premiere at the Maine International Film Festival, where it won the Tourmaline Prize for Best Short Film.

Heidi’s films have been distributed on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Max, and PBS, with credits including Jedi Junior High, The Pitch (AT&T Audience Network), Fan Chronicles (Crunchyroll), The Class (produced by Daveed Diggs for KQED), and An Update on Our Family (Tribeca 2024). With over 16 years of experience, she is also passionate about mentoring the next generation of filmmakers and fostering creativity and collaboration.