Emma Branderhorst is a film and commercial director known for her pure, real-life approach to storytelling, infused with a cinematic touch. Much of her work is told from a feminine perspective, through powerful and independent female protagonists, offering an authentic and emotionally resonant view of the world around her.
Her short film Spotless (2022) explored the issue of period poverty and received major international recognition, winning the Crystal Bear at Berlinale Generation, the Cinekid Award for Best Short Film and the Grand Prix at Regard in Canada. All three of her shorts — Ma Mère et Moi, Spotless, and Under the Skin — premiered at the Berlinale, and her work has twice been awarded at the Young Director Award in Cannes.
Most recently, she received the Grand Prix at the Cannes Lions for A Piece of Me, a film about the risks of online shaming. Branderhorst is currently developing her first feature-length film, a poignant exploration of grief and lost friendship.