Tunde Skovran (born December 31, 1982) is a Romanian-born actress, director, and producer known for her work in theater and film. She was born in Transylvania, Romania.[1][2][3][4]
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| Born | December 31, 1982 Transylvania, Romania |
| Education | Babes Bolyai University |
| Occupation(s) | Director, Actress, Producer |
Early life and education
editTunde Skovran was born in Transylvania, Romania. After graduating in 2005 from Babes Bolyai University (Cluj-Napoca, Romania) with a Bachelor degree in Drama, she became a repertoire actress at the prestigious Hungarian State Theatre in Cluj-Napoca.[5][6]
Theater career
editAt the Hungarian State Theatre in Cluj-Napoca, Skovran starred in over 30 productions, working with renowned directors such as Robert Woodruff, Alain Timar, Gabor Tompa, and Silviu Purcarete. Her credits include productions under the direction of world-renowned directors such as Robert Woodruff, Alain Timar, Gabor Tompa, and Silviu Purcarete. In 2008, she was nominated for Romania's most prestigious theatre award, the UNITER Award.[3][7]
Film career
editIn 2014, Skovran was recognized as one of the most promising young actresses in Central and Eastern Europe. She made her movie debut in "Puzzle" (2013), a Castel Film (Romania) and Double 4 Studios (U.S.) production, for which she was awarded Best Actress in a Lead Role at two international US film festivals. She later participated in the Sarajevo International Film Festival Talent Campus and became a Berlinale Talent alumnus.[5]
Transitioning to Los Angeles, Skovran expanded her expertise by observing at The Actors Studio West. She ventured into film production and founded J.U.S.T. Toys, a theatre production company known for pioneering experimental theater in Los Angeles. The company produced acclaimed productions, one of which opened off-Broadway in 2019 under the direction of Yuri Kordonsky.[5][8]
Directorial bebut: "Who I Am Not"
editSkovran made her directorial debut with "Who I Am Not," an astute feature documentary that explores the experiences of the intersex community and challenges societal norms regarding gender identity.[9][10][11] The documentary, produced by Andrei Zincã, features executive producers including Marc Smolowitz, Patricia Arquette, M.J. Peckham, Jafta Mekgoe, and Danielle Turkov, among others.[12][13][4][14][15][16]
Accolades and recognition
editSkovran's contributions to both theater and film have garnered numerous awards and recognition. Her work has been showcased at various international film festivals, with "Who I Am Not" receiving accolades such as the Silver Alexander Award at the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival, the Audience Choice Award for "Best Documentary" at San Francisco's Frameline festival and others.[3][13][14][17] Her work was also recognized by the European Film Awards. In 2024, she became a member of the European Film Academy.[18]
References
edit- ^ "POV Acquires Who I am Not, a Thoughtful Documentary About What it Means to be Intersex in a Binary World, Will Debut as Part of POV's 37th Season Launching Summer 2024 | American Documentary". www.amdoc.org. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ Slater, Shane (2023-03-19). "SXSW Interview: Director Tunde Skovran Reflects on 'Who I Am Not' And Its Intersex Subjects". Awards Radar. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ a b c "Who I Am Not". Frameline. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ a b Carey, Matthew (2023-10-25). "Greenwich Entertainment Acquires Rights To 'Who I Am Not,' Award-Winning Doc About Experience Of Intersex People". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ a b c "Tünde Skovran". docsbarcelona.com. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ "Tunde Skovran - DokIncubator". Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ "Tünde Skovrán - Hungarian Theatre of Cluj". www.huntheater.ro. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ "A Life in Secret". DOUBLE 4 STUDIOS. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ Éva, Bácsi (2023-11-09). "Tunde Skovran's documentary will be presented in Los Angeles". The Budapest Herald. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ Who I Am Not (2023) | MUBI. Retrieved 2024-05-12 – via mubi.com.
- ^ Macnab, Geoffrey (2023-03-19). "CPH:DOX Highlights: Who I Am Not by Tünde Skovrán". Business Doc Europe. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ "Tünde Skovrán | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ a b Carey, Matthew (2024-02-15). "POV Acquires 'Who I Am Not' Documentary On Intersex Experience From Executive Producer Patricia Arquette". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ a b "WHO I AM NOT / WHO I AM NOT". europeanfilmawards.eu. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ Who I Am Not (2023). Retrieved 2024-05-12 – via letterboxd.com.
- ^ Wilkinson2023-03-06T16:13:00+00:00, Amber. "'Who I Am Not': Thessaloniki Review". Screen. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Vourlias, Christopher (2023-03-14). "'We Are One': Uplifting Documentary 'Who I Am Not' Offers Painful, Hopeful, Heartfelt Celebration of Intersex Life in a Binary World". Variety. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ "WHO I AM NOT / WHO I AM NOT". europeanfilmawards.eu. Retrieved 2024-05-23.