Kirsten Russell is a director, producer, screenwriter and actress. She attended the New World Theatre for the Arts in Miami, Florida, California Institute of the Arts and studied acting with numerous NY teachers until meeting Method teacher, Robert Castle, who she continues to study with to this day. Kirsten starred in Virgil Bliss and Milk and Honey, which both premiered at Sundance. She has worked continuously on stage, in film and television until she moved to the other side of the camera in 2005 to become a multi award-winning filmmaker. She approaches directing as a Method director.