At Ruffled Owl Productions, our films ask tough questions, explore nuanced human experience, and aren't afraid to ruffle feathers.
Company
Ruffled Owl Productions, LLC
    Erin McGuff-Pennington (she/her) graduated from NYU/Tisch and has worked as a writer, director, actor, and teacher. Her short screenplay "Rosalie," which she also directed, was a second-rounder pick at the 2023 Austin Film Festival Screenplay Competition. Other recent screenplays include the award-winning “American Quartet,” a narrative short set to classical music and produced by Filmelodic.
    Originally from Texas, Erin now writes from New York’s Hudson Valley, where she lives with her husband, two young children, and an Irish terrier. Her novel-in-progress was a finalist in the Writers’ League of Texas Manuscript Contest. She is one half of the producing team behind Ruffled Owl Productions (the shorter half).
    Learn more about her work at erinmcguffpennington.com, ruffledowlproductions.com, or on Instagram @emcguffp.
    • Writer (2 Credits)
      American Quartet
      Screenplay, Short Script
      Rosalie2024
      Short
    • Producer (1 Credit)
      Rosalie2024
      Short
    • Director (1 Credit)
      Rosalie2024
      Short
    Official Selection
    Rosalie
    Nyack International Film Festival
    Nyack, NY
    2026
    Official Selection
    Rosalie
    California Women's Film Festival
    Tarzana, CA
    2026
    Official Selection
    Rosalie
    Centre Film Festival
    State College, PA
    2025
    Best Screenplay, Official Selection
    Rosalie
    LA Women in Film Festival
    Los Angeles, CA
    2025
    Finalist for Best Narrative Short, Official Selection
    Rosalie
    Queens World Film Festival
    Queens, NYC, NY
    2025
    Official Selection
    Rosalie
    The Women's Film Festival
    Philadelphia, PA
    2025
    Best Short Film, Best Cinematography, Most Viewed, Official Selection
    Rosalie
    MOM Film Fest
    Online / NYC
    2025
    Best of Fest, Best Cinematography, Audience Choice, Official Selection
    Rosalie
    Blackbird Film Festival
    Cortland, NY
    2025
    Second Rounder
    Rosalie
    Austin Film Festival Screenplay Competition
    Austin, TX
    2023
    Remi Award winner
    Rosalie
    WorldFest: Houston International Film Festival
    Houston, TX
    College
    New York University
    Theater
    20062010
    Current City
    Greater NY Metro Area (Hudson Valley)
    Hometown
    Pearland, Texas
    Gender
    Female
    Pronouns
    She/Her
    Children
    2
    At Ruffled Owl Productions, our films ask tough questions, explore nuanced human experience, and aren't afraid to ruffle feathers.
    Company
    Ruffled Owl Productions, LLC
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