I'm Emily Gutierrez, a queer award-winning writer and director with hands-on experience leading narrative film projects from concept through post-production. I'm known for creating positive LGBTQ+ stories, fostering calm and collaborative sets, and delivering high-quality work on schedule. I balance creative vision with practical production needs and long-term project development.

Emily Gutierrez

I'm Emily Gutierrez, a queer award-winning writer and director with hands-on experience leading narrative film projects from concept through post-production. I'm known for creating positive LGBTQ+ stories, fostering calm and collaborative sets, and delivering high-quality work on schedule. I balance creative vision with practical production needs and long-term project development.

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I’m Emily Gutierrez, a queer award-winning writer and director with hands-on experience leading narrative film projects from concept through post-production.

I’m known for creating positive LGBTQ+ stories, fostering calm and collaborative sets, and delivering high-quality work on schedule. I balance creative vision with practical production needs and long-term project development.

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Language

Italian
Intermediate
English
Fluent
Tagalog
Beginner

Work Experience

Director / Writer / Producer at Independent Productions
March 1, 2018 - Present
Directed, wrote, and produced award-winning short films, managing projects from pre-production through the film festival circuit. Oversaw post-production workflows with editors, VFX, and sound teams. Recognized at Toronto Short Film Festival, Reel Film Festival, and others for cinematic quality and storytelling.
Writer • Director • Producer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
Led creative direction for three narrative short film projects, overseeing development, production, and post-production; wrote, edited, and refined scripts with a focus on emotional authenticity and character-driven storytelling; developed shot lists and visual plans to ensure consistency, pacing, and narrative clarity; cast actors and directed performances to achieve nuanced, emotionally resonant scenes; scouted locations and coordinated logistics to keep productions on schedule and within scope; managed small production teams, fostering positive, professional, and inclusive on-set environments; oversaw post-production processes including editing, sound design, and final delivery; balanced creative vision with practical constraints and adapted quickly to evolving project needs; maintained tonal and visual consistency between short film Italia 101 and Italia 102.

Education

Certificate in Directing, Producing, Screenwriting, Documentary, Smartphone Filmmaking at Rain Dance Toronto
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Acting Level 1 at Toronto Academy of Acting
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
HBA, Communications, Culture, Information Technology & Professional Writing at University of Toronto Mississauga
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Digital Communications Certificate at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025

Qualifications

Certificate in Directing, Producing, Screenwriting, Documentary, Smartphone Filmmaking
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Acting Level 1
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Digital Communications Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other
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