Emily Diana Ruth's willingness to share her behind the scenes process on YouTube led to her becoming one of my creative influences nine years ago. We talk about her coming to the realization that she wanted to be a director, what film school showed her, assumptions of what filmmaking is, creating a film in your hometown, and the importance of finding micro-mentors. 

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Emily's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilydianaruth/

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