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Erik Gernand is a playwright and filmmaker whose impactful short films have screened at over 100 film festivals globally, including SXSW, Mix Milan, Cinequest, and Palm Springs International Shortfest, with broadcasts on IFC, PBS, and Logo Channel. His films are distributed by Strand Releasing. Gernand's notable plays, including 'Year One' and 'The Beautiful Dark,' have received critical acclaim and are published by Dramatic Publishing. He has earned several award nominations, notably the Jeff Nomination for Best New Work in 2015 for 'A Place Woods.' In addition to his creative achievements, he has been recognized with the Galbut Outstanding Faculty Award and the Charles Deering McCormick Distinguished Lectureship at Northwestern University. His artistic work champions queer narratives and often explores themes of crisis within familial structures.
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