Emma Schwarz

Emma Schwarz is an award-winning filmmaker, animal photographer, content creator, author, and vegan activist. She is committed to using art to advocate for the animals, the planet, and a more sustainable future for humanity.

Emma is the Co-Founder of Veganography, a film production and media company dedicated to creating content which inspires the public to embrace a vegan lifestyle and empowers vegans in their own activism. Veganography specializes in 3D animation; their work synthesizes traditional filmmaking and 3D animation to create uniquely engaging content that advocates for a kinder world for all. Veganography's films have been screened at dozens of international film festivals, and have garnered 10+ awards including "Best Documentary Short," "Special Jury Changemaker," and "Audience Choice." Veganography's work has also been featured on prominent streaming platforms and social media channels such as PBS, UnChainedTV, and Vegan FTA.

Emma also serves as the Executive Director of The International Vegan Film Festival, the world's first and largest vegan-themed film festival and cookbook contest. IVFF amplifies the impact of filmmakers and chefs advocating for a more compassionate and sustainable world for all living beings. In her role as Executive Director, Emma is responsible for managing the organization's operations and financials, and expanding the organization's programming and fundraising.

Previously, Emma served as the Director of Advancement for a large farmed animal sanctuary, where she oversaw the organization's educational programming and contributed to fundraising strategy and donor stewardship. Before finding her true passion in vegan advocacy, Emma began her professional career as a classical cellist. In addition to advanced degrees in cello performance and pedagogy, Emma holds the Plant Based Nutrition Certificate from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies at Cornell University and completed the Solutionary Micro-Credential Program from the Institute for Humane Education at Antioch University.