Vera Drew
Vera Drew | |
|---|---|
 Drew in 2019 | |
| Born | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Director, writer, editor, actress |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Notable work | |
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 Vera 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
| 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 |
| 2024 | Castration Movie | No | No | Yes | Appears as Persephone[5] |
| 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 |
| 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
Notes
- ^ Nominated alongside Eric Notarnicola, Roger Nygard, Mark Davies, Matt Davis, and Jeremy Cohen.
- ^ Shared with Erica Tremblay for Fancy Dance.
- ^ Shared with Clarence Maclin (Sing Sing), Mikey Madison (Anora), Katy O'Brian (Love Lies Bleeding), and Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge).
References
- ^ a b c Alter, Rebecca (April 12, 2024). "A Joker by the People, for the People". Vulture. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ "The People's Joker". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- ^ "The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Announces The 71st Annual Primetime Emmy® Award Nominations". Emmy Online. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ T, Amber (May 24, 2023). "Exclusive: Meet The Cast Of Louise Weard's New Six Hour Epic". Fangoria. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
- ^ n.a. "Outstanding Picture Editing For Variety Programming - 2019". Emmys. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Reynolds, Daniel. "Outfest 2023: And the Winners Are..." Out. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ "Oslo/Fusion Jury Award winners 2023". Oslo/Fusion International Film Festival. 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Haskell, Christopher (December 11, 2024). "Oscars Watch: 2024 Chicago Film Critics Association Awards". Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Richlin, Harrison (December 8, 2024). "Anora Wins Best Picture from Los Angeles Film Critics Association — Winners List". IndieWire. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Awards (28th Annual)". Online Film Critics Society. January 31, 2025. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ "Nickel Boys Leads 2024 TFCA Awards Winners". Toronto Film Critics Association. December 15, 2024. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "2025 Dorian Film Awards". GALECA. Archived from the original on February 25, 2025. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ 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.
