Vera Drew is an American editor, director, writer and actress.[1]

Early life

Vera was born in Chicago, Illinois.[2] As a teenager, she studied improv comedy through a Second City youth pilot program.[1]

Career

Vera has worked in entertainment television since 2009, including work as an editor for On Cinema, Comedy Bang! Bang! and Who Is America?. In 2019, Vera was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in the category Outstanding Picture Editing for Variety Programming for her work on the series Who Is America?.[3]

The crowd-funded film The People's Joker, which was directed by and stars Vers as The Joker, debuted at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival.[4]

Personal life

Drew is a transgender woman and resides in Los Angeles.[1]

Filmography

Film work by Vera Drew
Year Title Editor Director Other Notes
2022 The People's Joker Yes Yes Yes Wrote, starred, and produced
2024 Carnage for Christmas Yes No No Post-production
Television work by Vera Drew
Year Title Editor Director Other Notes
2013 The Birthday Boys Yes No No 1 episode
Nathan for You No No Yes Digital imaging technician for 8 episodes
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories No No Yes Digital imaging technician for 1 episode
2013-2016 Comedy Bang! Bang! Yes No Yes 62 episodes, digital imaging technician for 20 episodes
2014 Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule No No Yes Digital imaging technician for 5 episodes
2017 Joe Mande's Award-Winning Comedy Special Yes No No TV special
2018 Alone Together Yes No No 4 episodes
Who Is America? Yes No No 7 episodes
2019 KRFT PUNK'S Political Party! Yes No No TV special
Two Pink Doors Yes No No —
2020 Beef House Yes No No 1 episode
An Evening with Tim Heidecker Yes No No TV special
2021 I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson Yes No No 6 episodes
Web series work by Vera Drew
Year Title Editor Director Notes
2017, 2021 On Cinema Yes Yes Edited 10 episodes in 2017, directed 10 episodes in 2021
2018–2019 An Emmy for Megan Yes No 12 episodes
2019 Tim and Eric Qu?z Game No Yes 6 episodes
I Love David No Yes 6 episodes
Scum No Yes 6 episodes
2021 Rock House Yes No —

Awards and nominations

Accolades for Vera Drew
Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref(s)
2019 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Picture Editing for Variety Programming Who Is America?[a] Nominated [5]
2023 Chicago International Film Festival Gold Q-Hugo The People's Joker Nominated [6]
L.A. Outfest Special Mention, North American Narrative Feature Won[b] [7]
Oslo/Fusion International Film Festival Best Feature Narrative Won [8]
Seattle Queer Film Festival Best Feature Film Won [9]
2024 Chicago Film Critics Association Awards Milos Stehlik Award for Breakthrough Filmmaker The People's Joker Nominated [10]
Gotham Awards Breakthrough Director Won [11]
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards New Generation Award Won [12]
Online Film Critics Society Awards Best Debut Feature Won [13]
Toronto Film Critics Association Awards Best First Feature Nominated [14]
2025 Austin Film Critics Association Awards Best First Film The People's Joker Nominated [15]
Robert R. "Bobby" McCurdy Memorial Breakthrough Artist Award[c] Won [15]
Dorian Awards "We're Wilde About You!" Rising Star of the Year Nominated [16]
LGBTQIA+ Film Trailblazer Nominated [16]
Independent Spirit Awards John Cassavetes Award The People's Joker Nominated [17]

Notes

  1. ^ Nominated alongside Eric Notarnicola, Roger Nygard, Mark Davies, Matt Davis, and Jeremy Cohen.
  2. ^ Shared with Erica Tremblay for Fancy Dance.
  3. ^ Shared with Clarence Maclin (Sing Sing), Mikey Madison (Anora), Katy O'Brian (Love Lies Bleeding), and Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge).

References

  1. ^ a b c Alter, Rebecca (April 12, 2024). "A Joker by the People, for the People". Vulture. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  2. ^ "The People's Joker". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  3. ^ "The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Announces The 71st Annual Primetime Emmy® Award Nominations". Emmy Online. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  4. ^ Adams, Sam (September 14, 2022). "The Trans Joker Movie Is a Sight to See. Too Bad It Might Never Be Seen Again". Slate. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  5. ^ n.a. "Outstanding Picture Editing For Variety Programming - 2019". Emmys. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  6. ^ Sanders, Kyle (October 23, 2023). "The 59th Annual Chicago International Film Fest -- That's a Wrap!". Ksanders Writes. 107.1 Chirp Radio. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  7. ^ Reynolds, Daniel. "Outfest 2023: And the Winners Are..." Out. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  8. ^ "Oslo/Fusion Jury Award winners 2023". Oslo/Fusion International Film Festival. 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  9. ^ Strangeways, Michael (October 23, 2023). "Seattle Queer Film Festival Wraps Up Live Screenings But Online Festival Continues…Also, The Award Winners!". SeattleGayScene.com. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  10. ^ Haskell, Christopher (December 11, 2024). "Oscars Watch: 2024 Chicago Film Critics Association Awards". Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  11. ^ Lewis, Hilary; Kirsten Chuba (December 2, 2024). "2024 Gotham Awards: A Different Man Wins Best Feature as Nickel Boys, Sing Sing Each Take Two". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  12. ^ Richlin, Harrison (December 8, 2024). "Anora Wins Best Picture from Los Angeles Film Critics Association — Winners List". IndieWire. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  13. ^ "2024 Awards (28th Annual)". Online Film Critics Society. January 31, 2025. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  14. ^ "Nickel Boys Leads 2024 TFCA Awards Winners". Toronto Film Critics Association. December 15, 2024. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  15. ^ a b Whittaker, Richard (January 6, 2025). "Austin Film Critics Association Picks Anora As Year's Best Film". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  16. ^ a b "2025 Dorian Film Awards". GALECA. Archived from the original on February 25, 2025. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  17. ^ Richlin, Harrison; Alison Foreman (February 22, 2025). "The People's Joker Filmmaker Vera Drew Believes Mainstream Queer Representation Has Gotten 'So Stale'". IndieWire. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
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