Emily Everhard

tektite

In 1970, five elite female scientists arrive in the U.S. Virgin Islands to join NASA’s aquatic mission, “Tektite.” While NASA secretly psychologically surveils the aquanauts, the women must unite to survive life-threatening obstacles in the depths of the ocean.

Created & Written By

Emily Everhard

accolades

Sundance x Sloan Episodic Fellowship

2024

Columbia Film Festival Honors

2024

Columbia Dean School of the Arts Grant

2023

Columbia x Sloan Screenwriting Grant

2023

artist statement

TEKTITE explores themes such as personal sacrifices for professional gain, overcoming societal expectations to follow your dreams, the danger and excitement of the unknown, and the challenges of leaving a legacy from the female perspective.

Emily Everhard is a queer writer, director and actress who tells stories about female underdogs and outsiders. Emily pulls from her documentary fieldwork and under-appreciated historical moments to craft unique narratives set within subcultures and niche communities. She often uses humor to explore body autonomy, identity, and love.

hello@emilyeverhard.com

Emily Everhard is a queer writer, director and actress who tells stories about female underdogs and outsiders. Emily pulls from her documentary fieldwork and under-appreciated historical moments to craft unique narratives set within subcultures and niche communities. She often uses humor to explore body autonomy, identity, and love.

hello@emilyeverhard.com

Emily Everhard is a queer writer, director and actress who tells stories about female underdogs and outsiders. Emily pulls from her documentary fieldwork and under-appreciated historical moments to craft unique narratives set within subcultures and niche communities. She often uses humor to explore body autonomy, identity, and love.

hello@emilyeverhard.com

Emily Everhard is a queer writer, director and actress who tells stories about female underdogs and outsiders. Emily pulls from her documentary fieldwork and under-appreciated historical moments to craft unique narratives set within subcultures and niche communities. She often uses humor to explore body autonomy, identity, and love.

hello@emilyeverhard.com

Emily Everhard is a queer writer, director and actress who tells stories about female underdogs and outsiders. Emily pulls from her documentary fieldwork and under-appreciated historical moments to craft unique narratives set within subcultures and niche communities. She often uses humor to explore body autonomy, identity, and love.

hello@emilyeverhard.com