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.

​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.

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