Emily is an Australian born Eurasian actress, singer/songwriter and model who has worked consistently in both Australia and Los Angeles. With

a versatile girl-next-door & tomboyish vibe, she is a mix between a young Mandy Moore & Scarlett Johansson.

She has recently been cast in feature films 'The New Hands', 'Home Bound', 'Dark Haven', 'The Locket', and 'Spinning Out Of Control', as well as booked co-star roles on Channel 10's 'Offspring', A&E's 'Cold Case Files' and Netflix's 'Corrupt Crimes'.

Emily has also recently appeared in commercials for

'McDonald's', 'Massage Envy', 'The Joanie Bernard Foundation', 'Allergan', and 'Teva Pharmaceutical'.

Emily recently completed film The Crossroads in AZ in which she played the lead, & is also co-writing/producing the music. She also just finished play- ing the lead role in original play 'Phoenix', premiering at The Raven Theatre in Noho.

In the past 2-3 years Emily has also played over 200 gigs at various ven- ues around L.A. She has also just released singles 'Part Time Lover' and 'Love Bomber', and has multiple new releases slated for 2023!

This year is looking to be a big year for Emily, so look out for her on your T.V, Spotify, & on a stage near you soon! :)

I’m so thrilled to be back in Dubuque for this special event. A few years ago my first film, Lucky U Ranch, played here. And now The Crossroads is having its

debut! I live in Tucson and invite you to visit; it’s a special place, like Dubuque.

My background is all over the map. I have an MFA in studio art and painted full time for many years until 1977 when I opened a company importing home furnishings from Asia. I sold it in ‘03 and went back to painting until I took a course in screenwriting which changed my life. Ironically, it tied into my childhood as my family was in the entertainment business. My dad partnered with Gene Autry, was western songwriter of the year in the early 40s, and wrote Here Comes Santa Claus. My uncle was, and my cousins are still in the biz. It took me a while.

A screenplay is the one form of writing not meant to be read--it’s meant to be watched! I hope you all enjoy watching every- one’s scripts come to life on the big screen over these next few days. Again, thank you for having me back.

Writer / Director / Producer DOUGLAS A. RAINE has been in the film industry for 39 years. A member of the Directors Guild for 31 years, Doug adapted two novels into screenplays and written twelve original scripts. Most recently, pro- duced/directed THE CROSSROADS (2022). 

WHEN I SING (co-written) won best screenplay at the Borderlands Film Festival. He also wrote, produced, and directed the award-winning FROM A PLACE OF DARKNESS and BLIND- SIDED.

Doug has worked as an Assistant Director, 2nd Unit Director, and Producer. Credits run from large-budget Studio Productions to low-budget Independents and encompass over 30 Feature films, including BROKEN ARROW, STAR- MAN, SOMMERSBY, REIGN OF FIRE, MEN OF HONOR, THE GHOST AND THE DARKNESS and AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS.