# Steph Green

Steph Green (born 1979) is an accomplished American film and television director, screenwriter, and executive producer born in 1979 in San Francisco. Her career began with studies in Ireland and work as an assistant to Spike Jonze on commercials. Green's breakthrough came with her short film New Boy (2007), which earned an Academy Award nomination.
Green has since directed episodes for numerous acclaimed television series, including The Americans, Billions, Scandal, and Watchmen (2019). Her work on "Watchmen" earned her an Emmy nomination in 2020. Recently, she has directed episodes of Star Wars series The Book of Boba Fett and Ahsoka.
Known for bringing cinematic quality to television, Green has established herself as a versatile director in both film and TV. Her portfolio includes independent features and high-profile series, showcasing her innovative approach to storytelling.

## Career

Steph Green is an accomplished American film and television director, screenwriter, and executive producer born in 1979 in San Francisco, California. Her career in the entertainment industry has been marked by notable achievements and a diverse portfolio of work across various mediums.
Green's journey in filmmaking began with her studies in Ireland, where she pursued a master's degree in film. Her early career included working as an assistant to Spike Jonze on commercials, which led to her directing her own award-winning commercials, including the IKEA advert "Cover Up" that received recognition at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival.
In 2007, Green made her debut in the film industry with the short film New Boy, which she both directed and wrote. This project garnered significant attention, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film in 2009. Following this success, Green directed and co-wrote her first feature film, Run & Jump. in 2013.
Green's television career has been particularly prolific. She has directed episodes for numerous critically acclaimed series, including The Americans, Billions, Scandal, Luke Cage, The Deuce, and Watchmen. Her work on the Watchmen episode "Little Fear of Lightning" earned her an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special in 2020.
In recent years, Green has continued to make waves in the industry. She directed episodes of the Star Wars series The Book of Boba Fett in 2022 and Ahsoka in 2023. Her upcoming projects include directing and executive producing several episodes of the series Duster.
Throughout her career, Green has been recognized for her ability to bring a cinematic quality to television productions. Her work spans from independent features to award-winning television series, showcasing her versatility as a director. Green's success in both film and television has established her as a respected figure in the industry, known for her innovative approach and storytelling skills.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Ref. |
| 2007 | New Boy | Yes | Yes | |
| 2013 | Run & Jump | Yes | Yes | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Director | Executive Producer | Notes |
| 2016–17 | Scandal | Yes | No | Episodes: "Till Death Do Us Part" and "The Box" |
| 2016–17 | The Americans | Yes | No | Episodes: "Munchkins" and "Dyatkovo" |
| 2016 | American Gothic | Yes | No | Episode: "The Gross Clinic" |
| 2017 | Billions | Yes | No | Episode: "Currency" |
| 2017 | American Crime | Yes | No | Episode: "Season Three: Episode Four" |
| 2017 | Bates Motel | Yes | No | Episode: "Inseparable" |
| 2017 | Preacher | Yes | No | Episode: "Dirty Little Secret" |
| 2017 | You're the Worst | Yes | No | Episodes: "From the Beginning, I Was Screwed" and "Like People" |
| 2018 | For the People | Yes | No | Episode: "Extraordinary Circumstances" |
| 2018 | Luke Cage | Yes | No | Episode: "Straighten It Out" |
| 2018 | Strange Angel | Yes | No | Episode: "Evocation of the Elders" |
| 2018 | The Deuce | Yes | No | Episode: "Seven-Fifty" |
| 2018 | The Man in the High Castle | Yes | No | Episode: "Excess Animus" |
| 2019 | Watchmen | Yes | No | Episode: "Little Fear of Lightning" |
| 2019 | The L Word: Generation Q | Yes | Yes | Episodes: "Let's Do It Again" and "LA Times" |
| 2019 | Dare Me | Yes | Yes | Episode: "Coup d'État" |
| 2022 | The Book of Boba Fett | Yes | No | Episode: "Chapter 2: The Tribes of Tatooine" |
| 2023 | Ahsoka | Yes | No | Episodes: "Part Two: Toil and Trouble" and "Part Three: Time to Fly" |
| 2024 | Duster | Yes | Yes | 2 episodes |

## Accolades

In 2009, New Boy received a nomination at the 81st Academy Awards for Best Live Action Short Film. The film also received nominations at the Foyle Film Festival, Irish Film & Television Academy, Tribeca Film Festival, and Vail Film Festival. In 2020, the Watchmen episode "Little Fear of Lightning" received a nomination at the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special.