Hi, I'm Emily Gutierrez Hamilton, a filmmaker based in Hamilton, Ontario. I direct, write, and produce award-winning short films and multimedia projects, bringing stories to life from concept through festival circuit. I love storytelling, collaborating with teams across remote and hybrid environments, and shaping cinematic experiences with a strong eye for visual storytelling. My work has been recognized at festivals like the Toronto Short Film Festival and the Hamilton Film Festival.

Emily Gutierrez

Hi, I'm Emily Gutierrez Hamilton, a filmmaker based in Hamilton, Ontario. I direct, write, and produce award-winning short films and multimedia projects, bringing stories to life from concept through festival circuit. I love storytelling, collaborating with teams across remote and hybrid environments, and shaping cinematic experiences with a strong eye for visual storytelling. My work has been recognized at festivals like the Toronto Short Film Festival and the Hamilton Film Festival.

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Hi, I’m Emily Gutierrez Hamilton, a filmmaker based in Hamilton, Ontario. I direct, write, and produce award-winning short films and multimedia projects, bringing stories to life from concept through festival circuit.

I love storytelling, collaborating with teams across remote and hybrid environments, and shaping cinematic experiences with a strong eye for visual storytelling. My work has been recognized at festivals like the Toronto Short Film Festival and the Hamilton Film Festival.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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Language

Italian
Intermediate
English
Fluent

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.

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
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