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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

Gracie Markland
Laurel Branch Showdown XI Finalist Laurel Branch

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.