Emile Guertin (Malaysia)
Senior Producer
Al Jazeera English

Emile is a Senior Commissioning Producer at Al Jazeera English in Malaysia, commissioning documentaries for the Witness strand across broadcast and digital, with a focus on Asia-Pacific.

Previously, he worked at Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (now Warner Bros. Discovery), overseeing award-winning long-form factual programming for international audiences. He began his career at the UK’s National Film and Television School (NFTS), completing an MA in Editing and Post-Production, and has over 20 years’ experience in broadcast documentary.


Company bio

Witness is Al Jazeera English’s flagship documentary strand, showcasing independent, character-led films that place people at the centre of global stories. Through intimate storytelling, Witness explores major issues from the inside out, revealing how world events shape everyday lives. Al Jazeera English is a 24-hour international news channel reaching more than 350 million households in over 150 countries worldwide. Trusted for its impartial, fact-based journalism, the network is known for bold reporting that informs, challenges perceptions and brings underrepresented voices to a global audience.