Emma Elizabeth Steiger

Biography

Emma Steiger is a writer, actor, and producer whose work explores love, grief, identity, and the complicated relationships that shape who we become. Drawn to emotionally rich, character-driven stories, she is particularly interested in flawed women navigating moments of transition, intimacy, and self-discovery.

Her award-winning short film WAIT TO TELL MOTHER, which she wrote, directed, produced, and starred in, premiered at Dances With Films and has screened at 19 festivals and counting, earning multiple honors including Audience Awards, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Emerging Filmmaker. She is currently developing her debut features COMPOSURE and AND YET, both deeply personal st...