Carmen Emmi is an American filmmaker. He began his career as an independent Director of Photography, contributing to a range of projects, including short films, commercials, and feature-length productions. His first screenplay, Plainclothes, was recognized in several screenwriting competitions, including placing in the top 50 of the AMPAS Academy Nicholl Fellowship. The romantic thriller film premiered in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, where it received the Special Jury Award for Ensemble Cast.