Emily Russo

Emily Russo is co-president and co-founder of Zeitgeist Films. Born and raised in Roslyn, Long Island, she graduated from SUNY Binghamton with a degree in Cinema Studies. For several years following her academic career, she resided in Heidelberg Germany. She formally entered the film business in Munich, where she served as a production coordinator for a popular children’s television program. Prior to founding Zeitgeist Films she was Head of Theatrical Sales at Interama Inc., which specialized in French language releases. She has been a member of the AMPAS Executive Branch since 2017.