Ebs Burnough

Ebs Burnough is a filmmaker, producer and cultural leader working across film, art and culture. His work spans documentary filmmaking, creative production and cultural programming, with a focus on stories that connect people and communities.

His career began in American politics, including senior roles for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, where he worked at the intersection of culture, diplomacy and public life. As a filmmaker and producer, his credits include The Capote Tapes and Kerouac’s Road: Beat of a Nation.

Ebs is Chair of the Sundance Institute Board of Trustees and a member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Board.