Kyle Ward is a high school filmmaker based in San Antonio. At 17, his directional debut short film “GONE” was accepted into SXSW 2022 and many notable festivals around the country. He went on to win multiple awards including the Audience Choice Award at the Indy Shorts International Film Festival. He has been recognized by prestigious organizations including the YoungArts Foundation. Along with interning and programming for the San Antonio Film Festival, he also serves as a screener for the Indy Shorts International Film Festival. Kyle strives to volunteer in the community by making films for non-profits and community services. He plans to attend The University of Texas at Austin to major in RTF (Radio-Television-Film).