EMILY FURST

EDITOR & ASSISTANT EDITOR

The invisible art behind every story

A cartoon illustration of a smiling woman with glasses and long dark hair, wearing a gray sweatshirt, standing outdoors with palm trees and a partly cloudy blue sky in the background. (Emily Furst)

HELLO!

I’m a filmmaker and editor who loves exploring family dynamics, human psychology, and the ways we experience reality through story. Born in Hunan, China, adopted and raised in St. Louis, and now based in Los Angeles, my background influences both the stories I choose and the way I collaborate.

I work primarily in Avid Media Composer and DaVinci Resolve across narrative, unscripted, and branded projects, with branded work edited primarily in Premiere Pro.

My credits include:

  • Cocoon, a short film screened at Tribeca

  • Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE (Netflix)

  • aka Charlie Sheen (Netflix)

Working as both an Assistant Editor and Editor keeps me engaged with both the creative and technical sides of the craft.

My work often focuses on stories that explore perception, memory, and human connection, and I have a particular love for animation. Currently, I’m developing a short animated film that I’ve written and am directing. Outside of filmmaking, I enjoy gaming, rock climbing, arts and crafts, and spending time with animals—especially horses and dogs.

I’m always thrilled to dive into a new project, so don’t hesitate to reach out!

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