Emma Reed is a multi hyphenated filmmaker, beginning as a writer and director and transitioning into a producer role. She started her filmmaking journey in high school after her acceptance into the Video Film Production program at the Carroll County Career and Technology Center. In her time there, she won second place in the SkillsUSA Digital Cinema Competition at a regional level for her short film The Wand. Her educational pursuits continued with her attendance at the Pennsylvania State University where she was accepted into the Donald P. Bellisario School of Communication. During her college years, Reed worked for Penn State Campus Recreation as a Photographer and Videographer before moving to the University Libraries to serve as their multimedia intern. In addition, she wrote and directed the short film Writer Her Eulogy in the fall of her junior year, directed the documentary Letters from Home in the spring, and produced the film The Unknown Accomplice in her senior year. Reed is also an avid writer, currently working on her first television pilot, #frauds. She graduated from Penn State in the spring of 2025 with a Bachelor of Arts in Film Production and a minor in English.

Emma Reed

Emma Reed is a multi hyphenated filmmaker, beginning as a writer and director and transitioning into a producer role. She started her filmmaking journey in high school after her acceptance into the Video Film Production program at the Carroll County Career and Technology Center. In her time there, she won second place in the SkillsUSA Digital Cinema Competition at a regional level for her short film The Wand. Her educational pursuits continued with her attendance at the Pennsylvania State University where she was accepted into the Donald P. Bellisario School of Communication. During her college years, Reed worked for Penn State Campus Recreation as a Photographer and Videographer before moving to the University Libraries to serve as their multimedia intern. In addition, she wrote and directed the short film Writer Her Eulogy in the fall of her junior year, directed the documentary Letters from Home in the spring, and produced the film The Unknown Accomplice in her senior year. Reed is also an avid writer, currently working on her first television pilot, #frauds. She graduated from Penn State in the spring of 2025 with a Bachelor of Arts in Film Production and a minor in English.

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Emma Reed is a multi hyphenated filmmaker, beginning as a writer and director and transitioning into a producer role. She started her filmmaking journey in high school after her acceptance into the Video Film Production program at the Carroll County Career and Technology Center. In her time there, she won second place in the SkillsUSA Digital Cinema Competition at a regional level for her short film The Wand. Her educational pursuits continued with her attendance at the Pennsylvania State University where she was accepted into the Donald P. Bellisario School of Communication. During her college years, Reed worked for Penn State Campus Recreation as a Photographer and Videographer before moving to the University Libraries to serve as their multimedia intern. In addition, she wrote and directed the short film Writer Her Eulogy in the fall of her junior year, directed the documentary Letters from Home in the spring, and produced the film The Unknown Accomplice in her senior year. Reed is also an avid writer, currently working on her first television pilot, #frauds. She graduated from Penn State in the spring of 2025 with a Bachelor of Arts in Film Production and a minor in English.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Multimedia Intern at Penn State University Libraries
September 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Worked with an intimate team to produce marketing and social media material; Created short form video content using Adobe Express that fit with Penn State branding requirements and library marketing expectations; Managed weekly project deadlines and evergreen projects with rolling deadlines to ensure content is available for posting
Merchandise Associate at TJ Maxx
November 1, 2025 - Present
Organized incoming stock into easily identifiable categories for transportation to the floor; Put new products out on the floor and rotate with existing stock to ensure customer ease of access and aesthetic appeal across all shelves; Worked collaboratively with a small team to ensure items are properly labeled, alarmed, and stocked in addition to back stock in g and preparing for future stock
Video Grapher/ Photographer at Penn State Campus Recreation Creative Team
January 1, 2022 - October 1, 2024
Work across Campus Recreation departments to best represent and highlight each one; Execute photo and video shoots based on discussed project needs; Organize photo shoots, edit photos, and upload for team use
Producer at The Unknown Accomplice
January 1, 2024 - Present
Assisted Director through pre-production and production stages, including keeping to schedules and managing crew; Managed filming schedules, including coordinating cast and crew availability; Managed film budget, including applying for grants
Writer/Director at Write Her Eulogy
January 1, 2023 - Present
Wrote and edited script according to team and peer feedback; Worked closely with Director of Photography to execute creative vision; Coached actors through complex scenes, including fight choreography and other intense scenes; Assisted Editor in post-production to assemble final films for visual consistency with aesthetic, storytelling, and time constraints
Writer/Producer/Director/Editor at Debate Team
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Wrote, revised, and rewrote script to better fit time constraints, actors, and audience; Coordinated times and locations for filming; Directed actors through pacing and comedic beats to ensure their comfort with the material
Writer/Producer/Director/Editor at The Tree
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Cast and coordinate actors for outdoor shoots; Worked alongside actors to ensure comfort with material and weather conditions; Worked with composer to create original music to heighten the film
Writer/Director/Editor at The Wand
February 17, 2020 - February 24, 2020
Wrote script to adhere to competition theme; Selected locations and coordinated shooting around weather, location availability, and actors’ schedules; Worked with team to create fantasy environment on a low budget

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Film Production at Pennsylvania State University, University Park
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025
Video and Film Production at Carroll County Career and Technology Center
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2020

Qualifications

AP Scholar
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Dean's List
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Graduate of Distinction
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
SkillsUSA Digital Cinema Regional Competition - Second Place
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Professional Services