Xavier Burgin

Xavier Burgin is an Emmy-nominated writer/director from USC's School of Cinematic Arts. He's a staff writer on Starz' critically acclaimed series, Heels. He directed AMC Network's Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror, Adult Swim's Juneteenth Special, and the BET+ Emmy-winning show, Giants. He participated in the Paramount Viewfinder Program, The Sundance Labs, HBO's Film Showcase, Berlinale Talents, The Commercial Directors Diversity Program, and Ryan Murphy's Half Initiative. He's written for Amazon Studios and The Discovery Channel. Xavier grew up in the deep south where chain-link fences guarded you from the dog snapping at your feet. He'd 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. Horror Noire expounds on the untold history of Black Americans in the genre. The documentary holds a "100% Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes. It was featured in USA Today's & Entertainment Weekly's "Best Horror Movies of 2019." The film won a Trailblazer Award from Fear-NYC Horror Festival. He earned a Daytime Emmy Nomination for his work on Giants. The show premiered on Issa Rae's Color Creative before its acquisition by Paramount. He directed Juneteenth With Open Mike Eagle, an Adult Swim Special expounding on the national holiday's history. The project premiered between episodes of The Boondocks & Black Dynamite. Xavier cultivated experience on the set of American Horror Story. He shadowed the show's veteran director/cinematographer, Michael Goi, during Season 6. The opportunity arose from Olde E, his USC thesis project which earned Student Academy Award recognition. His work includes collaborations with D.C. Comics, Lenovo, LOL Network, Stage 3 Productions, and D.C. Comics.