Get in touch: MsEmmaSchwartz@gmail.com 

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Emma Schwartz is an Emmy-winning visual journalist producing + directing documentaries with a special interest in human rights and investigative journalism. 

 

Her work has taken her from rural America to the occupied West Bank, producing cinematic, character-driven documentaries that examine power, inequality, fame and resistance.

 

As a producer, she leads projects from development through post-production, crafting narratives with emotional depth and journalistic rigor. Whether combing through hundreds of hours of archival material, conducting interviews or reporting in the field, she follows stories wherever they lead.

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She holds a master’s degree in journalism from the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism and brings a strong foundation of journalistic ethics to every project. Her approach prioritizes accuracy, accountability, and the protection of sources, both on and off camera.

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Her work has been featured by leading documentary and news platforms and recognized by major journalism and film institutions.

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Recent Projects Include:

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POWER OF THE DREAM 

Role: Producer | Amazon Studios x Trilogy Films

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BAD BUNNY: RHYTHMS OF RESISTANCE

Role: Producer | CNN Original Series

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THE GRAB 

Role: Producer | Magnolia Pictures + Hulu

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BLINDSIDED

Role: Producer | CNN + HBO Max

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MONEY MADNESS 

Role: Producer | CNN Original Series

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TV ON THE EDGE: MOMENTS THAT SHAPED OUR CULTURE 

Role: Producer | CNN + HBO Max

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BREWED IN PALESTINE 

Role: Director + Producer | Argo Films

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In 2019, she received an International Documentary Association (IDA) award for BREWED IN PALESTINE, which she directed and produced.

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Outside of the United States, she has produced work in Zambia, Palestine, India, Argentina, Singapore, China, Dominican Republic, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Ukraine and Nicaragua.​​

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