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Em Weinstein

Em Weinstein is an American television writer and director who also works in film and theater. They directed episodes of The L Word: Generation Q, and A League of Their Own. Weinstein has made several short films which have shown at festivals, and on Showtime's Spotlights series. Their work focuses on queer themes and stories.

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Emil Weinstein
Born1990/1991 (age 34–35)
Alma materYale School of Drama
OccupationsTelevision 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 College4 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.16

Weinstein's 2018 short, "Candace", won the Best Film at the American Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival.78 Another Weinstein's short, "In France, Michelle is a Man's Name", won the Grand Jury Prize at Outfest.19 "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

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References

  1. "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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