Movies by Emily Hubley

Emily Hubley is a singular voice in independent cinema, crafting delicate, visually-poetic films that explore the inner lives and outsider experiences of her characters. Drawing from a background in animation, Hubley's live-action and hybrid films possess a dreamlike quality, blending whimsical imagery with emotionally-charged narratives that grapple with themes of isolation, identity, and the human search for connection. Across her diverse body of work - which includes the tender coming-of-age tale "Faithy, hey," the darkly comic "Brainworm Billy," and the experimental "Dear Trump Voter" - Hubley demonstrates a unique directorial approach, favoring loose, improvisational structures that allow her performers to organically inhabit their roles. By turns quirky and poignant, her films cast an empathetic eye on society's marginalized and misunderstood, inviting the viewer to see the world through their eyes. Whether animated, live-action, or a genre-blurring hybrid, Hubley's films exhibit a distinctive visual style, pairing handcrafted aesthetics with a keen eye for the natural world. From the stop-motion whimsy of "The Toe Tactic" to the sun-dappled landscapes of "Paraffin," her work has an organic, handmade quality that reflects her own immersive, intuitive approach to the filmmaking process. With each new project, Hubley continues to push the boundaries of independent cinema, solidifying her reputation as a singular cinematic artist.