Tirrell Coleman
Kuroi Entertainment
Filmmaker, Director and Screenwriter
Beltsville, Maryland
January 2023
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About Tirrell
Tirrell Coleman, is an American award winning indie filmmaker from the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. Tirrell, has established several short films; Split! Notably being the most popular garnering several awards and selections from various film festivals. Tirrell, is currently in the process of filming the sequel to Split!, which will be his first feature film.
Tirrell, was influenced by the arts during his childhood creating original stories, and sketching characters. After graduating from the Jim Henson School of Arts Northwestern High School in 2004, he immediately entered the infamous Art Institute of Washington, majoring in media arts and animation for a short period of time. Later he became a full time naturalist at the Mount Rainier Nature Center, before he decided to create music on the side, and fully commit to filmmaking.
Many of Tirrell’s influence stems from director Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, JJ Abrams, Spike Lee, Prince, and Tim Burton. His cousin is rapper Eem Triplin, and his nephew is rising Dominican Latin dembow artist El Lobo.
Unique traits: Accidentally burned himself with an iron at the age 3; has a scar on his forearm.
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Credits
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Split!! Family Jewels (
2020 - 2024 )
Film by Kuroi Entertainment Director/Writer As Brandon's bratty sister is sent to visit and stay for summer vacation, a mysterious journey awaits them in the illusive forest. -
The Fall (
2018 )
Film (short) by Kuroi Entertainment Director/Writer A young boy ventures out to enjoy the sight, beauty, and warmth of nature. -
Split! (
2017 )
Film (short) by Kuroi Entertainment Director/Writer Three friends just want to have during the summer, until something gets in between them. -
A Book By It’s Cover (
2015 )
Film (short) by Kuroi Entertainment Director/Writer Journalist Joshua Levy's life is going through ups and downs, until he meets a homeless man, that changes his way of thinking.
Awards
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Global Shorts, Los Angeles Special Mention [Winner]
(2017) -
LA Shorts Award Bronze Award [Winner] Best Short Film
(2017) -
Clifton Film Celebration Do The Thing Award [Winner]
(2017)
Education
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The Art Institute of Washington
(2004-2005)
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