Overview

Named Organization of the Year for 2018-2019 and 2006-2007, Emerson Independent Video serves the Emerson community. Modeling its operations on that of a television station, EIV's goal is to provide an opportunity for students to apply or learn skills in all phases of television production in a professional atmosphere. Whether students are interested in marketing, directing, producing, or writing, the organization has a place for all. EIV has programs of all types in all stages of development. EIV also fosters learning experiences through their workshops on many different aspects of production. Over the years, EIV has won numerous national college broadcasting awards as well as having programming air on cable and national outlets.

My Contributions

I’ve worked on three different short films produced by EIV: Abducted Anonymous, How You Get The Girl, & Boy Bandz.

Abducted Anonymous is about a wanted fugitive forced to blend into an A.A. meeting, but soon discovering its true intentions. On set, I worked as a behind-the-scenes photographer where I established 100+ action, candid, and still photos to support the creation of marketing media. I also planned alongside the other photographers and Executive Producers a schedule and strategy to follow for the production of the photographs.

How You Get The Girl is a rom-com that follows a lovestruck bookworm who ends up receiving unsolicited romantic advice from a handful of classic literary characters. For this short film, I worked as their Costume Designer where I partnered with three Executive Producers to develop costumes that matched the script and the Creative Producer's vision. I sourced over 50 accessories and seven costumes, all within project deadlines. I also coordinated with the EPs and cast members weekly to gather essential information regarding costuming.

Boy Bandz is a rom-com about a young girl who realizes her sexuality and, in turn, crush on a girl through her obsession of a boy band. I was an Associate Producer during pre-production where I collaborated with the 3 Executive Producers to understand and create the artistic vision of the film, compiled inspiration from films, magazines, and social media with the Creative Producer to accurately portray their vision, and conceptualized the look-book in the span of a month to present to the board of creatives. And during production, I worked as a Production Assistant where I aided with general tasks such as lighting, filming, and production design to create scenes for the film as well as coordinated the transportation of equipment to film locations throughout Boston.