Em Weinstein
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Em (or Emil) Weinstein is an American television writer and director who also works in film and theater.[1] They directed episodes of The L Word: Generation Q, and A League of Their Own.[2] Weinstein has made several short films which have shown at festivals, and on Showtime's Spotlights series.[3] Their work focuses on queer themes and stories.[1]
Emil Weinstein | |
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| Born | 1990/1991 (age 34–35) |
| Alma mater | Yale School of Drama |
| Occupations | Television writer and director |
| Years active | 2018-present |
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| Spouse | Alix Masters (married 2024-present) |
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| Website | https://emweinstein.com/ |
Weinstein has degrees from Smith College[4] and Yale School of Drama.[5] As a student at Yale School of Drama, they directed the first workshop production of Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris.[1][6]
Weinstein's 2018 short, "Candace", won the Best Film at the American Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival.[7][8] Another Weinstein's short, "In France, Michelle is a Man's Name", won the Grand Jury Prize at Outfest.[1][9] "In France..." also won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Narrative Short at Slamdance, 2021,[10] and was nominated for a NewFilmmakers Los Angeles award in 2022.[11] The film was awarded Best US Short at The San Diego International Film Festival.[12]