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Xavier Burgin

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  • Writer
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Xavier Burgin
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Xavier Burgin is an Emmy-nominated writer/director from USC Cinema. He's a staff writer on Starz's wrestling drama, Heels. He's written for the WWE, CryptTV, Amazon Studios, The Discovery Channel, and Paramount. He directed AMC Network's Horror Noire, Adult Swim's Juneteenth Holiday Special, and the BET+ series, Giants. Xavier is the dubbing director for Netflix's sumo sports drama, Sanctuary.

Xavier grew up in the deep south where chain-link fences guarded you from the dog snapping at your feet. The TV in his grandparent's house switched between SEC football, wrestling, or Remember The Titans. Xavier would disappear into the evergreen forests of Mississippi until sunset. He'd emerge for Cowboy Bebop, Final Fantasy 7, and Event Horizon-wondering if these tales could co-exist. Now, he creates adventure, legend, and myth--the type of worlds his younger self dreamed about in the rural heat.

Xavier developed Sankova, a sci-fi comedy centering a black utopia ruled by an autocratic A.I. five million years after the collapse of the American empire, with Justin Simien's Culture Machine. The project was acquired by Paramount.

Xavier directed the English Dub version of Sanctuary, a Netflix drama about a young sumo wrestler who rejoins the sumo world in pursuit of fame, riches, and a path to fix his broken family.

Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror expounds on the untold history of Black Americans in the genre. The documentary holds a "100% Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The project premiered on horror streamer, Shudder.

Xavier earned a Daytime Emmy nomination for his directorial work on Giants. The show was acquired by Paramount's BET+.

Xavier directed Juneteenth With Open Mike Eagle, an Adult Swim Special about the national holiday's history. The project premiered between The Boondocks & Black Dynamite.

Xavier's shadowed director & cinematographer, Michael Goi, on American Horror Story to hone his technical direction. He shadowed show-runner, Jordan E. Cooper, on The Ms. Pat Show to sharpen his sitcom experience. He shadowed director & executive producer, Mary Lou Belli, on the set of Sacrifice to further his knowledge on stunt coordination, fight scenes, and action sequences.

Xavier's participated in numerous industry programs, including: Paramount's Viewfinder Program, Netflix's Dubbing Initiative, The Sundance Labs, HBO's Short Film Showcase, Berlinale Talents, The Commercial Directors Diversity Program, and Ryan Murphy's Director Shadow Program.

Xavier's collaborations also include D.C. Comics, Lenovo, LOL Network, and Stage 3 Productions.
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    • 7 wins & 8 nominations

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Xavier Burgin on the set of "On Time."
Xavier Burgin and Inger Tudor on the set of "On Time."
Xavier Burgin on the set of "Olde E."

Known for

Alexander Ludwig and Stephen Amell in Heels (2021)
Heels
8.0
TV Series
  • Writer
Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror (2019)
Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
7.5
  • Director
  • 2019
James Bland in Giants (2017)
Giants
6.0
TV Series
  • Director
Open Mike Eagle in Juneteenth with Open Mike Eagle (2021)
Juneteenth with Open Mike Eagle
TV Special
  • Director(directed by)
  • 2021

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Director

  • It Knocks
    • Director
    • Pre-production
    • Short
  • Open Mike Eagle in Juneteenth with Open Mike Eagle (2021)
    Juneteenth with Open Mike Eagle
    • Director (directed by)
    • TV Special
    • 2021
  • Tymon Jones, Nesta Cooper, Keith Powers, Woody McClain, and Deloor James in A Little Closure (2021)
    A Little Closure
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2021
  • Outta Pocket (2019)
    Outta Pocket
    • Director (directed by)
    • TV Series
    • 2019
  • Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror (2019)
    Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
    • Director
    • 2019
  • James Bland in Giants (2017)
    Giants
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2018
  • Vanessa Baden in Other (2017)
    Other
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2017
  • Inger Tudor and Araija DaCosta in On Time (2016)
    On Time
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2016
  • Olde E (2016)
    Olde E
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2016
  • Mack Miles in Mr. Hall's Interview (2016)
    Mr. Hall's Interview
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2016
  • Minty Meets Her Massa: A 'My First Slavery Book' (2015)
    Minty Meets Her Massa: A 'My First Slavery Book'
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2015
  • Amani Starnes, Esteban Cueto, and Adam J. Jefferis in Sassy Batman (2014)
    Sassy Batman
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2014
  • Black Man Depressed
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2014
  • One on One (2013)
    One on One
    • Director (as Xavier Neal-Burgin)
    • Short
    • 2013
  • Do
    • Director (as Xavier Neal-Burgin)
    • Short
    • 2012
  • The Bridge
    • co-director (as Xavier Neal-Burgin)
    • Short
    • 2012

Writer

  • Heels
    • staff writer
    • Released
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • Tymon Jones, Nesta Cooper, Keith Powers, Woody McClain, and Deloor James in A Little Closure (2021)
    A Little Closure
    • written by
    • Short
    • 2021
  • Lily & Maya
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2019
  • To Pimp a Butterfly (2017)
    To Pimp a Butterfly
    • writer
    • Short
    • 2017
  • Inger Tudor and Araija DaCosta in On Time (2016)
    On Time
    • co-writer
    • Short
    • 2016
  • Amani Starnes, Esteban Cueto, and Adam J. Jefferis in Sassy Batman (2014)
    Sassy Batman
    • writer
    • TV Series
    • 2014
  • One on One (2013)
    One on One
    • story
    • writer (as Xavier Neal-Burgin)
    • Short
    • 2013
  • Do
    • writer (as Xavier Neal-Burgin)
    • Short
    • 2012
  • I.F.
    • Writer (as Xavier Neal-Burgin)
    • Short
    • 2012
  • And Goodbye (2011)
    And Goodbye
    • story
    • writer (as Xavier Neal-Burgin)
    • Short
    • 2011
  • Jake Boyd, Sarah Carlton, and Alexandra Ficken in Face Value (2009)
    Face Value
    • story
    • writer (as Xavier Neal-Burgin)
    • Short
    • 2009

Producer

  • Tymon Jones, Nesta Cooper, Keith Powers, Woody McClain, and Deloor James in A Little Closure (2021)
    A Little Closure
    • producer
    • Short
    • 2021
  • Riotville
    • producer
    • TV Short
    • 2017
  • Inger Tudor and Araija DaCosta in On Time (2016)
    On Time
    • producer
    • Short
    • 2016
  • Mack Miles in Mr. Hall's Interview (2016)
    Mr. Hall's Interview
    • producer
    • Short
    • 2016
  • Amani Starnes, Esteban Cueto, and Adam J. Jefferis in Sassy Batman (2014)
    Sassy Batman
    • producer
    • TV Series
    • 2014
  • Do
    • producer
    • Short
    • 2012
  • Bottom of a Glass
    • executive producer
    • producer (as Xavier Neal-Burgin)
    • Short
    • 2011
  • Portrait of the Storm: Tuscaloosa, AL
    • producer (as Xavier Neal-Burgin)
    • Short
    • 2011
  • Jake Boyd, Sarah Carlton, and Alexandra Ficken in Face Value (2009)
    Face Value
    • producer (as Xavier Neal-Burgin)
    • Short
    • 2009
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