Emma Hough Hobbs
Art
Biography
Emma Hough Hobbs is an Australian film director, screenwriter, and production designer. Emma Hough Hobbs studied at Flinders University and was recognized as an inspiring young director at the 2018 Fleurieu Film Festival. She initially worked primarily as a set decorator, production designer, and prop master on various short and feature film productions, including *Gold*, *Carnifex*, and *Talk to Me*. Together with Leela Varghese, she created the animated film *Lesbian Space Princess*, which screened in the Panorama section at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival and was awarded the Teddy Award. Hobbs is openly lesbian and collaborates regularly with Varghese.
Known For
When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.
Talk to Me
A space princess is thrust out of her sheltered life and into a galactic quest to save her bounty hunter ex-girlfriend from evil incel aliens.
Lesbian Space Princess
When two high school teachers discover students are sharing explicit photos of their underage friends and peers online, the revelation has devastating consequences for the students and their families.
The Hunting
Created in isolation, this charming stop-motion animation explores one girl’s imaginative quest to hold a birthday party in COVID times.
A Very Lockdown Birthday
When a romantic gesture towards a bartender backfires, Lali unexpectedly finds herself offered a pity date by another bartender, Ana. What starts as an awkward encounter turns into a genuine connection as they bond over shared experiences as women of color. As they grow closer, Lali finds herself falling for Ana. But when the conversation takes an unexpected turn, Lali must confront her prejudices towards Ana and... herself.
I'm the Most Racist Person I Know
Tim reunites the cast of the hit streaming series Unturnoffable with Tim Carlier for a Garnet Anniversary Holiday Reunion Special.
Unturnoffable Garnet Anniversary Holiday Reunion Special
Following the mysterious death of a fellow hiker, four friends hauled up in a remote cabin begin to recall their strange encounters with a smiling man whilst out on the trails. Inspired by the short story "Mountain of Gods" by Junji Ito.
The Sardonic Smile
Animated digitally, On Film explores the technology behind shooting on film, how to tell when a film is shot on film and why there's an enduring passion and appreciation for the format.
On Film
Umi is a short animation about a girl and her elevator of desires and nightmares.