Finding Edna Lewis Wins an Emmy

Finding Edna Lewis — a tribute to her light, legacy, and lasting impact

Now Emmy Award–Winning Finding Edna Lewis is a love letter to legacy—one that honors the quiet power of food, family, and Southern tradition. Now an Emmy Award–winning short-form documentary, the film brings to light the life and enduring influence of Edna Lewis, whose impact continues to ripple through kitchens and cultural memory alike.

Working on this project, even in a small capacity, was deeply meaningful. The beauty direction—anchored in warmth, restraint, and reverence—reflected the tone of the film itself. Skin-first techniques, soft shadows, and barely-there color were used not to transform, but to reveal.

The team, led by the extraordinary Deb Freeman (See her on Instagram here.) and Field Studio, approached every detail—lighting, costuming, makeup—with care and intention. It was a space where storytelling and subtle artistry moved in harmony.

To see this tribute recognized with an Emmy is both humbling and affirming. I’m grateful to have contributed, in my own quiet way, to a project so rooted in truth, history, and grace.

→ Click here to watch the film.

With intention,
♡ Remi O.