Biography
Kyle Thrash is a New York–based filmmaker and visual artist originally from Philadelphia, known for emotionally grounded storytelling rooted in community, character, and place. His work blends observational intimacy with cinematic restraint, approaching sentiment with clarity and purpose.
Thrash has earned recognition from the Emmys, SXSW, the Clios, and the UK Music Video Awards, building a body of work defined by authenticity, atmosphere, and a deep respect for real lives on screen.
His Netflix feature The Turnaround premiered at the 2024 Telluride Film Festival and went on to receive three Emmy nominations and two Critics Choice nominations. His most recent film, The Seat, which chronicles the most consequential driver change in Formula 1 history, is now streaming on Netflix.
His Netflix feature The Turnaround premiered at the 2024 Telluride Film Festival and went on to receive three Emmy nominations and two Critics Choice nominations. His most recent film, The Seat, which chronicles the most consequential driver change in Formula 1 history, is now streaming on Netflix.
