In spring of 2020, production on Emmett’s thesis film was canceled due to COVID-19. He graduated from University of Michigan with a double major in Political Science and Film, TV and Media. He was unemployed.
Three months later, he drove out to Los Angeles.
Since then, he has worked as an in-house production assistant at Superprime Films, as an assistant for Creative Artists Agency, and as a director’s assistant to Anthony Mandler.
Nowadays, he’s the development & production coordinator for Cold Iron Pictures, led by Miranda Bailey.
His debut feature, CALL TIME, is currently in development with production company Exit14.
Emmett also founded the small independent production house Monday Night Media. There, he has written, directed and produced a variety of projects.
He enjoys Cormac McCarthy, road trips and spicy food.