Production

Emily Ruhl

Born March 13, 1996 · Dallas, Texas, USA (age 30)

Emily Ruhl is a filmmaker, model, and actress. Modeling for Teen Vogue and Elle led to her acting career alongside Drake Doremus. She founded Public School Pictures, which has produced content for Jim Cummings, Anu Valia, and Georden West. The company also hosts a podcast and started a non-profit program.

Known For

Newness

Newness · 2017

MovieRomanceDrama

In contemporary Los Angeles, two millennials navigating a social media–driven hookup culture begin a relationship that pushes both emotional and physical boundaries.

Blue Moon

Blue Moon · 2021

A vibrant vignette of a love story that takes place in a single night. It follows two young women through Los Angeles as they explore the depths of themselves and one another. A beautiful portrait of how nurturing mutual vulnerability can turn into pure magic.

13TH STEPPING

13TH STEPPING · 2022

MovieDramaComedy

A provocative glimpse into addiction and redemption wrapped up in a dark comedy-drama. Hang on tight. Recovery is a bumpy ride.

We Strangers

We Strangers · 2025

Rayelle Martin works as a commercial cleaner in Gary, Indiana. She's mischievous, playful, and skilled at adapting to her surroundings. One day while at work, Ray is approached by Dr. Neeraj Patel, a therapist who hires her to work as his housekeeper. Who’s going to say no to extra money? Not Ray.

The Last Brunch

The Last Brunch · 2024

The Last Brunch

Sometimes you don't realize how thirsty you are until it's right in front of you.

Pretty Sad

Pretty Sad · 2024

A glamorous young woman puts herself back together after enduring an episode of vicious violence.

Is Now a Good Time?

Is Now a Good Time? · 2024

Is Now a Good Time?

MovieComedyDrama

A Marvel employee's workday is spent attempting to grant a terminally ill child's wish to see an unreleased Captain America film, leading to dark comedy and commentary on corporate control over art.

Snake Oil Song

Snake Oil Song · 2025

Chino spends his days on the outskirts of the Amazon river hunting the anaconda that ate his dog. When an American hires Chino as a river guide, an encounter with illegal gold miners puts his life in jeopardy.

Filmography

Sort

Newness

Newness · 2017

MovieRomanceDrama

In contemporary Los Angeles, two millennials navigating a social media–driven hookup culture begin a relationship that pushes both emotional and physical boundaries.

Date

Blue Moon

Blue Moon · 2021

A vibrant vignette of a love story that takes place in a single night. It follows two young women through Los Angeles as they explore the depths of themselves and one another. A beautiful portrait of how nurturing mutual vulnerability can turn into pure magic.

Director

13TH STEPPING

13TH STEPPING · 2022

MovieDramaComedy

A provocative glimpse into addiction and redemption wrapped up in a dark comedy-drama. Hang on tight. Recovery is a bumpy ride.

Executive Producer

We Strangers

We Strangers · 2025

Rayelle Martin works as a commercial cleaner in Gary, Indiana. She's mischievous, playful, and skilled at adapting to her surroundings. One day while at work, Ray is approached by Dr. Neeraj Patel, a therapist who hires her to work as his housekeeper. Who’s going to say no to extra money? Not Ray.

Executive Producer

The Last Brunch

The Last Brunch · 2024

The Last Brunch

Sometimes you don't realize how thirsty you are until it's right in front of you.

Executive Producer

Pretty Sad

Pretty Sad · 2024

A glamorous young woman puts herself back together after enduring an episode of vicious violence.

Writer

Is Now a Good Time?

Is Now a Good Time? · 2024

Is Now a Good Time?

MovieComedyDrama

A Marvel employee's workday is spent attempting to grant a terminally ill child's wish to see an unreleased Captain America film, leading to dark comedy and commentary on corporate control over art.

Executive Producer

Snake Oil Song

Snake Oil Song · 2025

Chino spends his days on the outskirts of the Amazon river hunting the anaconda that ate his dog. When an American hires Chino as a river guide, an encounter with illegal gold miners puts his life in jeopardy.

Executive Producer