Virginia
Pat Birk
A lonely young man bites off a bit more than he can chew and reimagines a sleepy Virgina diner.
Gracie Markland
Director
Showdown XI
Finalist
GRACIE MARKLAND is a Brooklyn-based filmmaker and writer.
She primarily works in the documentary circuit; some highlights include Michael Moore’s Fahrenheit 11/9 and Katie Couric's America Out for the National Geographic channel. She has also produced and directed a number of both professional and independent scripted projects ranging from short-form to feature-length productions. She also enjoys shooting film photography. Gracie is an alumna of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.