Background[]
Emily Ruhl is a filmmaker with a background in modeling, acting, writing, producing, and directing. As a filmmaker, producer, and director, Emily has gained recognition for her short film BLUE MOON.
Emily Ruhl as a Filmmaker, Producer, and Director:[]
Emily has gained recognition for her short film, BLUE MOON. The film is a love story that takes place in a single night, following two young women through Los Angeles as they explore the depths of themselves. BLUE MOON premiered at NewFest and has been showcased in over 100 festivals worldwide and has won numerous awards, including Best Romantic Short, Best LGBTQ Film, Best Cinematography, Best Short Film, Best Director, and Best New Director. Emily also co-wrote and produced the theme song for BLUE MOON, titled HER. Her film production company, Public School Pictures, executive produced Georden West’s feature film Playland. The film recently debuted at the Rotterdam Film Festival and will premiere in North America at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Acting Career:[]
Emily Ruhl's acting career began with a role opposite Nicholas Hoult in Drake Doremus' feature film Newness, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. She also made a cameo appearance in Troian Bellisario's short film, Life on Mars.
Podcast Host:[]
Emily also hosts the Public School Pictures Podcast, where she chats with a cast or crew member behind one of your favorite Public School Pictures productions.
Awards and Recognitions:[]
Throughout her career, Emily Ruhl has received many accolades for her work in BLUE MOON. She won Best Director - Short at the New Creators Film Awards, Best First Time Director at the Rome Movie Awards, and Best Romantic Short at the Independent Short Awards. The film also received Best Cinematography at the LGBTQ Toronto Film Festival. Currently, she is in development for her first TV series, 13TH STEPPING, in which she wrote and stars in. The series is being produced by Public School Pictures.
As a model, Emily has been the face of cosmetic companies like Smashbox, Too Faced, KKW Beauty, and MAC. She also has appeared in numerous publications such as Teen Vogue, Marie Claire, WWD, Seventeen Magazine, Nylon, Oyster Magazine, Elle Canada, and Flare Canada.
Filmography[]
- Newness (2017)
- Life On Mars (2020)
- 13TH STEPPING (2022)