We are a global collective of filmmakers, photographers, producers and artists united by a shared commitment to craft and storytelling.


At Emerald Pictures, our diverse backgrounds and wealth of experience inform a nuanced approach to every project. We collaborate closely - with our clients and with each other - to bring clarity, depth, and distinction to each idea.


You bring the vision. We bring the insight, precision, and creative discipline to make it real.


Together, we make work that resonates.

MARA MILIĆEVIĆ

Co-Founder / Managing Director

Born into a film family with a writer father and film editor mother, Mara attended film school, then began a career in film and television, before transitioning into the world of advertising.

Mara went on to produce work for some of the world's biggest global brands, including Apple, Facebook and Land Rover, and has served as head of production at kbs+ . A seasoned leader with a strong hybrid of brand, advertising, and television production experience, Mara embraces an ethos of integrity, transparency, and creative ingenuity.

JOHN DUFFIN aka "CHIEFY"

Co-Founder / Managing Director

Hailing from Ireland, John emigrated to the US in his teens, and later began a career in production. After forging his path as a line producer for many of the most iconic music videos of the 90s, he joined Epoch Films where he worked for 17 years - first as head of production, then executive producer. John went on to build Framestore Pictures, a production company under the umbrella of Oscar-winning global company, Framestore.

A defining theme of John's career is his belief in the roster as a dynamic filmmaker community, nurturing up-and-coming talent alongside experienced filmmakers. This hands-on approach supports the creation of the finest creative work and has helped launch the careers of many of the industry's most successful directors.