Meet Emily: Emily Ruhl is a model, actress, and filmmaker. Her career spans prestigious publications like Teen Vogue, Nylon, and Elle, where she's been featured. As a model, she's represented major cosmetic brands like Smashbox, KKW Beauty, and MAC. Emily started alongside Nicholas Hoult in Newness which premiered at Sundance and in Troian Bellisario's Life on Mars.
Her foray into producing, directing, and writing came with her debut film BLUE MOON, premiering at NewFest and gathering over 100 festival appearances worldwide, winning accolades for its direction and cinematography. She's also co-wrote and produced the film's theme song, HER.
Establishing her production company, Public School Pictures, Emily has ventured into executive producing films like Playland and is collaborating with notable directors like Jim Cummings for original projects. Her company's slate boasts works from award-winning directors like Julia Elihu and Anu Valia.
Emily extends her influence through the Public School Pictures Podcast, featuring discussions with talents from her projects. Her company not only launched a merchandise line but also initiated the non-profit Back To School program, nurturing aspiring filmmakers by providing opportunities and industry exposure to students. #EMILYRUHL #PUBLICSCHOOLPICTURESPODCAST