Stephen Emery

Stephen Emery, born November 29, 1976, out in Marin County, California—right in the thick of the golden coast—carved out a pretty wild path through Hollywood. He’s one of those names you might not know off the top of your head, but if you’re the kind of person who scans movie credits, his track record pops up more than you’d think. We're talking solid work—from the kinetic, offbeat energy of “Mr. Right” (2015), where Anna Kendrick and Sam Rockwell just let loose, to the trippy, sci-fi world of “Æon Flux” (2005). And then there’s “21 Grams” (2003), which is just packed with raw, emotional punches and some genuinely gutsy storytelling. He wasn’t one of those producers who blends into the wallpaper either. He was the kind of guy who actually fought for stories that had an edge, stuff with real bite. His fingerprints are all over projects that mess with genre, that don’t just play by the rules. You want a rom-com that’s got hitmen and feels like a fever dream? That’s “Mr. Right.” Or a mind-bending dystopian flick that looks like a graphic novel exploded on screen? “Æon Flux” has his stamp all over it. And “21 Grams”—man, that movie’s like a gut-punch in the best way possible. Sadly, Stephen’s story wrapped up on October 14, 2023, down in Redondo Beach, California. Too soon, honestly. But talk about a legacy—his work is still out there, making people laugh, squirm, or just sit there stunned. Not a bad way to be remembered.