Filiz Efe McKinney Pro

Filiz Efe McKinney is a documentary filmmaker driven by a vision for a just and compassionate world. Grounded in her Turkish roots, where old and new, East and West converge, her films aim to bridge divides and bring people together. She is committed to amplifying underrepresented voices by decentralizing power in storytelling, a practice that fosters empathy and inspires dialogue.

Filiz has directed and edited the Anti-Bias Early Childhood Films series, exploring how families and educators cultivate anti-bias values. Families Embracing Anti-Bias Values (2024) highlights the voices of parents as they guide their children in developing positive identities and connections. Its companion film, Reflecting on Anti-Bias Education in Action: The Early Years (2021), takes viewers into classrooms, demonstrating how educators center equity in practice. The film earned a Northwest Regional Emmy® nomination and Silver Prize at the Social Justice Film Festival.

Having built her professional and academic career across Türkiye and the United States, Filiz brings a heart-centered perspective to filmmaking. As a multidisciplinary artist, she takes on roles as producer, director, and editor. Her credentials include a Master of Communication in Digital Media, a Master of Arts in Communication Strategies and Public Relations, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cinematography.