Em Weinstein

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Emil Weinstein
Born1990/1991 (age 34–35)
Alma materYale School of Drama
Occupation(s)Television writer and director
Years active2018-present
Notable work
  • Becoming Eve
  • Candace
SpouseAlix Masters (married 2024-present)
Awards
  • L.A. Outfest
    2020 In France Michelle is a Man's Name – Outstanding U.S Narrative Short
  • The America Pavilion Emerging Filmmakers Showcase
    2018 Candace – LGBTQ Showcase Best Short Film
Websitehttps://emweinstein.com/

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]

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]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Em Weinstein's queer homecoming". shots. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  2. ^ Giardina, Henry (10 August 2022). "Em Weinstein is Making Space for Masculine Fluidity". INTO. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  3. ^ Cordero, Rosy (2022-06-01). "Showtime Launches Short Film Anthology Series: 'Spotlights'". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  4. ^ "Risking a Friendship on the Dance Floor (Published 2024)". 2024-10-04. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
  5. ^ Doyle, Doug (February 6, 2021). "Teen Auditions Sought for Tiny Shakes: Romeo and Juliet at Two River Theater". WBGO.
  6. ^ Phillips, Maya (2021-04-12). "School Friends". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  7. ^ Hankinson, Bobby (2021-03-12). "Em Weinstein, Thank You For Coming Out (While Staying In) – Gay City News". gaycitynews.com. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  8. ^ "An Oregon-Shot Short About a Transgender Man's Homecoming Debuts This Week at Los Angeles' Outfest". Willamette Week. 2020-08-26. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  9. ^ "Short film shot entirely in the Pacific Northwest wins Grand Jury Prize at LGBTQ film festival". kgw.com. August 26, 2020. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  10. ^ "2021 Award Winners & Best Of Fest Program". Slamdance.
  11. ^ Chapman, Wilson (2022-04-06). "NewFilmmakers Los Angeles Announces Nominees for 10th Annual Awards (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  12. ^ @sdfilmfestival; (May 18, 2021). "Short Film History was made last night! ..." – via Instagram.
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