Emil is an award-winning British filmmaker based in Austin, Texas. He has directed a number of short documentaries for environmental conservation organization Re:wild, tackling issues surrounding our rapidly changing world, biodiversity loss and the climate crisis. Some of his most noteworthy work also includes award-winning/award-nominated social justice-focused short documentaries featuring human subjects and underrepresented minority groups. These have screened at renowned Oscar-qualifying film festivals like SXSW, Doc NYC and Palm Springs Film Festival.
When not behind the camera, he curates and hosts a monthly film night in Austin, screening features from around the world alongside local shorts. His other pastimes include: hiking, sipping seltzers, and listening to Ali Farka Touré.
AWARDS & ACCOLADES:
The Queen Vs. Texas
SXSW 2024 - Best Texas Short, nomination
Doc NYC 2023 - Odyssey Impact Award, nomination
Palm Springs Film Festival 2024 - Best Documentary short & Best LGBTQ+ Film, nomination
Grey Horse
Austin Lift-Off Film Festival 2023 - Best Documentary Short, winner
McMinnville Film Festival 2023 - Best Native American Film, winner