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Emerald Fennell

Emerald Fennell

Film director · 3 films (2020–2023)

Emerald Fennell is a director whose work here spans Promising Young Woman (2020) to Saltburn (2023), across drama and thriller. 2 of those films were photographed by Linus Sandgren. All 190 frames from 3 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.

Emerald Lilly Fennell is an English actress, filmmaker, and writer. She has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards, and nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards.

Born 1 October 1985 · Hammersmith, London, England, UK

Directing style

Emerald Fennell constructs tense, lonely psychological dramas and thrillers primarily through eye-level medium and wide shots framed within shallow-depth-of-field interiors. Her naturalistic lighting relies heavily on daytime sun and window light supplemented by practical sources, shifting into night scenes that embrace a moody, low-key atmosphere. The visual palette juxtaposes muted, earthy tones and cool, desaturated grades with striking pops of deep crimson, silver, and vibrant violet.

Awards

  • Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 2021

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Films directed by Emerald Fennell

About Emerald Fennell

When was Emerald Fennell born?

Emerald Fennell was born on 1 October 1985 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK.

What films has Emerald Fennell directed?

FrameThrower holds stills from 3 of them: Promising Young Woman (2020), Saltburn (2023) and Wuthering Heights.

What awards has Emerald Fennell won?

Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay (2021).

Search every frame of Emerald Fennell’s films

All 190 indexed frames from 3 films directed by Emerald Fennell — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.