Jem Garrard is a queer, non-binary writer, director, and showrunner with a passion for pushing the boundaries of genre storytelling. Their most recent feature, the horror-comedy Slay, earned high praise, with Collider calling it “an ingenious addition to the (horror) medium,” and Bloody Disgusting naming it one of their 'Best of 2024.’ The same year, Jem released Invasive, a psychological horror that gained a following on Tubi, leading to the sequel, Invasive 2: Getaway. Currently, Jem is directing the high-stakes thriller Takeout, due for release in September 2025. They are the creator and showrunner of the space opera series Vagrant Queen and the sci-fi comedy Android Employed, and are currently developing their next series, an adaptation of the graphic novel Suffrajitsu. They are an Emmy nominated director and five time Leo award winner. Their directing credits span fan-favorite shows like Motherland: Fort Salem, Nancy Drew, Orphan Black: Echoes, Charmed, and Sight Unseen. 

To watch and read samples of Jem’s work, reach out to their team:

AGENT Michael Kolodny at Kaplan Stahler Agency: mkolodny@kaplanstahler.com / 323.836.8802

MANAGERS Ben Silverman at Navigation Media Group: ben@navigationmg.com / 604.657.4338 James Engle at Navigation Media Group: james@navigationmg.com / 424.223.5700