ABOUT

Born in Taiwan, Emily Ting is an award-winning writer, director, and producer. Her latest project is the supernatural YA romance GIRL HAUNTS BOY, starring Peyton List and Michael Cimino, set to premiere on Netflix in fall 2024. Before that, she directed Netflix’ TALL GIRL 2, the sequel to the hit teen rom-com, that was released worldwide over Valentine’s Day weekend in 2022. She also wrote and directed the independent features ALREADY TOMORROW IN HONG KONG (theatrically released in 2016) and GO BACK TO CHINA (premiered at SXSW in 2019).

As a screenwriter, Emily also co-wrote several Hallmark holiday films, including CHRISTMAS WITH THE SINGHS (2024), SEALED WITH A LIST (2023) and CHRISTMAS AT THE GOLDEN DRAGON (2022). She is currently developing MERRY FRIENDSMAS, slated for release on the network in Christmas 2025.

Previously, Emily was most known for her producing work, having served as producer or executive producer on the indie features THE KITCHEN, A YEAR AND CHANGE, PIT STOP, LAND HO!, MAN FROM RENO, and I WILL MAKE YOU MINE.

Next up, Emily is attached to direct IT WAS YOU, a Blacklist script written by #StarringJohnCho founder William Yu and produced by Jon M. Chu, and AMERICAN PANDA, based on Gloria Chao’s bestselling novel and produced by Awkwafina.

Emily resides in Los Angeles with her twins Austin and Celeste, and is represented by Verve Agency.