My name is Emily Tsuge, and I am a documentary filmmaker based in Los Angeles, CA. I specialize in non-fiction directing and editing. Raised in Southern California with immigrant communities integrated into my childhood, I am passionate about telling stories about marginalized and underrepresented communities. I strive to create compelling, form-pushing nonfiction work that blends narrative style and experiments with documentary principles. I have directed, produced, and edited various documentary films, including international stories based in Asia. My perspective is largely shaped by the quiet, mundane stories of real communities, real people. I have managed budgets ranging from 6k to 30k, and am looking to expand my skills into both fiction and nonfiction. I have edited films in different languages and overseen them from conception to delivery. My film's core messages derive directly from my own experiences as a first-generation American, and the people who have impacted my life throughout adolescence; this makes my POV unique and universal all at once.

Emily Tsuge

My name is Emily Tsuge, and I am a documentary filmmaker based in Los Angeles, CA. I specialize in non-fiction directing and editing. Raised in Southern California with immigrant communities integrated into my childhood, I am passionate about telling stories about marginalized and underrepresented communities. I strive to create compelling, form-pushing nonfiction work that blends narrative style and experiments with documentary principles. I have directed, produced, and edited various documentary films, including international stories based in Asia. My perspective is largely shaped by the quiet, mundane stories of real communities, real people. I have managed budgets ranging from 6k to 30k, and am looking to expand my skills into both fiction and nonfiction. I have edited films in different languages and overseen them from conception to delivery. My film's core messages derive directly from my own experiences as a first-generation American, and the people who have impacted my life throughout adolescence; this makes my POV unique and universal all at once.

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My name is Emily Tsuge, and I am a documentary filmmaker based in Los Angeles, CA. I specialize in non-fiction directing and editing. Raised in Southern California with immigrant communities integrated into my childhood, I am passionate about telling stories about marginalized and underrepresented communities. I strive to create compelling, form-pushing nonfiction work that blends narrative style and experiments with documentary principles.

I have directed, produced, and edited various documentary films, including international stories based in Asia. My perspective is largely shaped by the quiet, mundane stories of real communities, real people. I have managed budgets ranging from 6k to 30k, and am looking to expand my skills into both fiction and nonfiction. I have edited films in different languages and overseen them from conception to delivery. My film’s core messages derive directly from my own experiences as a first-generation American, and the people who have impacted my life throughout adolescence; this makes my POV unique and universal all at once.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Development Intern at Filmnation Entertainment
February 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Developed 30+ scripts and IP coverage; pitched script packages in Weekend Read meetings to Heads of Departments; supported office operations, including greeting guests/clients in the LA office and updating internal grids.
Development Intern at ShivHans Pictures
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Evaluated 30+ feature scripts, books, and plays; produced detailed coverage reports for development; tracked industry talent, upcoming directors, and writers for the ShivHans database.
Production Intern at Partizan Entertainment
May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Wrote coverage; assisted the CEO with administrative tasks and urgent production turnaround assignments; handled office paperwork, checks/wires, restocking, and general admin; completed production runs for executives and PAs; worked on-set as a Production Assistant on a Warren Fu-directed commercial.
Development Intern at Campfire Studios
February 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
R&D for upcoming Campfire projects by organizing, logging, and developing film ideas based on existing IP and news stories; pitched story ideas for unscripted series/features; designed social media posts during awards season for nominated or winning projects.

Education

BFA in Broadcast Journalism and Documentary at Chapman University, Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026

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Media & Entertainment