Hi, I’m Emily Karpowicz, a DMV-based freelance filmmaker with experience supporting indie film productions in PA and creative editing roles. I’m known for being adaptable, hands-on, and community-oriented. I also currently educate younger filmmakers on editing, sculpture, fabrication, and Spanish, and I enjoy mentoring others and building collaborative projects that tell meaningful stories.

Emily Karpowicz

Hi, I’m Emily Karpowicz, a DMV-based freelance filmmaker with experience supporting indie film productions in PA and creative editing roles. I’m known for being adaptable, hands-on, and community-oriented. I also currently educate younger filmmakers on editing, sculpture, fabrication, and Spanish, and I enjoy mentoring others and building collaborative projects that tell meaningful stories.

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Hi, I’m Emily Karpowicz, a DMV-based freelance filmmaker with experience supporting indie film productions in PA and creative editing roles. I’m known for being adaptable, hands-on, and community-oriented.

I also currently educate younger filmmakers on editing, sculpture, fabrication, and Spanish, and I enjoy mentoring others and building collaborative projects that tell meaningful stories.

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Work Experience

Production Assistant at Polyester Pictures
October 20, 2023 - Present
Support day-to-day production needs for a small indie production company, currently producing short films locally and internationally. Assisted on set with department coordination, setup/breakdown, script coverage, and budget tracking on photo shoots, live events, films, and music videos. Edited promo videos, trailers, and photography shots using DaVinci and Adobe.
Head Editor at Nights Stands & Dysphoria
May 1, 2021 - Present
Organize, rearrange, and adjust master clip files. Color correct and color grade locked picture. Edit short form content for socials, utilizing graphics, music, and trends.
Advanced Post Production Student Instructor at American University
January 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Curate lessons based on course material such as, motion graphics, interview editing, basic color correcting, sound mixing, and narrative formats. Introduce students to DaVinci, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, and Avid.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Studies at American University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025

Qualifications

Best Undergraduate Fiction Short Film
May 1, 2023 - June 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services