Erin Lee Carr is a renowned filmmaker with a passion for exploring criminal justice, femininity, and virality. She has been recognized with two Emmy nominations for her exceptional work in the documentary genre.
Recently, Erin served as an Executive Producer on the Hulu documentary series "Perfect Wife," which tells the captivating story of Sherri Papini's mysterious disappearance in 2016. The series debuted at number one on Hulu and became the most-watched documentary in the platform's history.
Erin also produced "Stormy," a documentary series on Peacock, which centers around Stormy Daniels and her testimony in the 2024 hush money trial that led to former President Trump's conviction. Variety's Owen Gleiberman praised the film, stating that it "shows you what the scandal looks like from inside the sensationalist bubble of fame, and by the end of the film, you may be a little bit ashamed of us all."
In 2024, Erin will continue to be busy with two new projects premiering in October: a feature-length documentary on Hulu, which she directed, and a two-part series on HBO, also directed by her.
In 2022, Hulu announced the development of "Murdaugh Murders," a series based on Mandy Matney's hit podcast, with Erin serving as co-creator alongside Michael D. Fuller. The studio UCP has a scripted first-look deal with ELC.
Erin's past work includes directing "The Ringleader: the Case of the Bling Ring," which premiered on HBO in 2023 and was the third most-watched documentary film on HBO Max's platform that year. She also directed and produced "Britney Vs Spears," which premiered on Netflix and was the number one most-watched film on the platform in over 25 countries.
Erin's other notable works include "Undercurrent: The Disappearance of Kim Wall," which examined the life, work, and untimely death of journalist Kim Wall, and "Orgasm Inc: the Story of One Taste," which she executive produced alongside directors Sarah Gibson and Sloane Klevin.
Erin is a member of the D.G.A. (Directors Guild of America),WGA (Writers Guild of America),International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, as well as being recognized as a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree in both 2018 and 2019.
