Emma Jean Sutherland
I am Emma Jean Sutherland, a passionate director focused on creating visually and emotionally striking film and television from a unique perspective and aesthetic.
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I am Emma Jean Sutherland, a passionate director focused on creating visually and emotionally striking film and television from a unique perspective and aesthetic. I have extensive experience working with A-list talent, managing stunts and special effects, and handling demanding production environments as a First Assistant Director for several years. I have been involved in more than 20 film and television projects, with credits available upon request.
Currently, I am actively developing several TV and film projects with producers and production companies across Canada and internationally. My work spans various formats including feature films, TV movies, TV series, documentaries, and web series. I bring a unique blend of creative vision and practical production experience to each project I direct or assist on.
- 9 years' experience
- Joined August 2025
Skills· 1
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
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Work experience
Directed the award-winning project 'Stories from my Gay Grandparents' (2021 IPF winner) and created teasers like 'Letters To Satan Clause' (2020). Has directed episodes and features for various productions including feature films and TV series with notable platforms such as NBC/SYFY, Amazon, Netflix, and Paramount. Experienced in creating diverse content from documentaries to narrative films.
Experience as First Assistant Director on multiple feature films, TV movies, and TV series working with A-list talent, stunts, and special effects. Credits include TV movies such as My Mother Stole My Life (2024), Murder at the Altar (2023), Holiday Heritage (2022), feature films like CIVIL (2022, Paramount), I Used to be Funny (2021), Die In a Gunfight (2019, Lionsgate), GIRL (2019), Christmas Catch (2018), and TV series Ponysitters Club (2017/18).
Directed multiple projects including Letters To Satan Clause (2020), Blue Ice (NBC/SYFY), After the Storm (2019), Ponysitters Club (2017/18, Netflix/Discovery), Paranormal Survivor S4 (2017, Netflix), Christmas Wedding Planner (2017, Netflix), and Donors (2017, Webfest Utah selection). Currently developing several film and TV projects internationally.
Education
Honors degree, focus on neuroscience and psychology
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