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's 2018 short, "Candace", won the Best Film at the American Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival.[6][7] Another Weinstein's short, "In France, Michelle is a Man's Name", won the Grand Jury Prize at Outfest.[1][8] "In France..." also won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Narrative Short at Slamdance, 2021,[9] and was nominated for a NewFilmmakers Los Angeles award in 2022.[10] The film was awarded Best US Short at The San Diego International Film Festival.[11]
