Emil is interested in visual storytelling that pushes the limits in technology and entertainment. He is a cinematographer, photographer, and writer. He is a proponent of creativity through interdisciplinary connections: the study of storytelling, the art of academia, and the science of cinema.

He is also a line dancer, strength coach, and overall nerd.

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Emil is currently working at Industrial Light and Magic's Stagecraft in virtual production, where he continues to integrate physical production into digital and virtual content. 

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His credits with them include The Mandalorian and Grogu, Big Bold Beautiful Journey, The Lost Bus, Station 19, Ahsoka, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and more. 

 

Education:

University of Southern California                                                                                                      

            MFA Film and TV Production 2020

            Concentration in Cinematography, Writing, Virtual Production

 

University of California, Los Angeles                                                           

            BA History; Summa Cum Laude 2016

            Minors: Earth and Environmental Science, Film/TV

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Awards:

-May 2016 UCLA Recreation: Director’s Award

-June 2016 Earth, Planetary, and Space Science Department: Donald Carlisle Undergrad Research Award

-July 2018 Jeffery Jones Scholarship (USC SCA), awarded for writing excellence for Film Production students