Amanda Brugel
Actress · 2025
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Biography
Emma Higgins is one of Canada's brightest rising stars, born and raised in Vancouver, Canada. Developing her craft from a young age and working in various roles in the film industry, she honed a unique voice and understanding of the filmmaking process. Now, having achieved recognition, her innovative approach to music videos has made her one of the most sought-after directors in her field: she shoots videos for the country's leading artists, racking up millions of views. Her passion for storytelling is evident in her videos and short films, which have received significant critical acclaim, including Best Short Film at the 2011 Oregon Film Festival, Best Music Video at the 2014 Los Angeles Reel Film Festival, a Best Video nomination at the 2015 BCCMA, Best New Artist Video at the 2016 MMVA, an official selection at AGLIFF 2011, a Best Director nomination at the 2015 BCCMA, an official selection at the Palm Beach Women's Festival, an official selection at the Sacramento Horror Festival, and an official selection at the 2011 CFC Short Film Festival.
Her work has been shown on international television, including screenings on Entertainment Tonight, the Billboard Music Awards, CTV, Much Music, CMT, MTV, and many others.
In 2015, Higgins received a BravoFACT grant for her original short film "Currency" (2016) and was selected for the Bell Media Sound and Vision film project with her short film "God Hates a Coward" (2016).
She currently has several feature-length scripts in development, and Higgins has set her sights on making her long-awaited feature debut.
Filmography
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