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I’m Emily Peele, a filmmaker with a hands-on background in directing, production design, editing, and film digitization. I earned an MFA in Filmmaking and a BA in Film Studies, and I thrive on guiding projects from concept to completion while meeting deadlines and preserving media with careful quality control and metadata management.
I’ve directed features and short-form projects, designed worlds on set, and edited for a range of formats from documentary to drama. I approach each job with curiosity, technical precision, and a collaborative spirit, always aiming to tell compelling stories while maintaining the highest standards for media preservation and accessibility.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Director
January 1, 2024 - PresentDirected Sailing the Sørlandet (Caribbean, January 2024), Life Changes (North Carolina, Summer 2023), and Authentic Artistry (Wilmington, NC, Fall 2019). Oversaw concept development, shot planning, and creative decision-making to bring each project from script to final edit.
Producer
February 1, 2025 - PresentProducer for De Salt Line – Drama (North Carolina, February 2025). Coordinated project logistics, budgeting, and post-production workflows to ensure on-time delivery.
Production Designer
February 1, 2024 - PresentNecromance – TV Sitcom Pilot (Wilmington, NC, February 2024) and Vincent Sloan – Drama (Wilmington, NC, February 2024). Designed sets, managed art department, and collaborated with directors to realize the visual concept.
Editor and Camera Operator
October 1, 2023 - PresentHip Hop Collective – Documentary (Wilmington, NC, October 2023). Edited and operated camera to capture documentary footage with strong storytelling and visual clarity.
Editor
September 1, 2023 - September 22, 2025IATSE Local 491 – Social Media Campaign (Wilmington, NC, August – September 2023). Edited promotional content for social channels, delivering concise storytelling in branded formats.
Camera Operator
February 1, 2023 - PresentKiss Your Mother Tonight – Music Video (Wilmington, NC, February 2023). Operated camera and contributed to the visual storytelling for a music video project.
Site Coordinator and Video Editor at Hope Worldwide
December 1, 2020 - September 22, 2025Coordinated logistics for 80+ events, managed volunteers and resources; created 25 promotional videos increasing program engagement.
Technology Shop Technician at Past Present Future Digital
March 14, 2021 - October 12, 2021Digitized various film formats for customers while providing technical support and managing inventory throughout the shop.
Director at Sailing the Sørlandet
January 1, 2024 - September 22, 2025Directed a Caribbean-based project, overseeing creative vision and on-set direction.
Director at Life Changes
August 1, 2023 - September 22, 2025Directed a North Carolina production, coordinating cast and crew to realize the concept.
Director at Authentic Artistry
November 1, 2019 - September 22, 2025Directed a project in Wilmington, coordinating creative teams and schedules.
Producer at De Salt Line
February 1, 2025 - September 22, 2025Produced a drama project, overseeing logistics, budget, and production workflow.
Production Designer at Necromance – TV Sitcom Pilot
February 1, 2024 - September 22, 2025Designed production sets for a TV sitcom pilot.
Production Designer at Vincent Sloan – Drama
February 1, 2024 - September 22, 2025Created production designs for a Wilmington-based drama.
Editor and Camera Operator at Hip Hop Collective – Documentary
October 1, 2023 - September 22, 2025Edited and operated camera for a Wilmington documentary project.
Editor at IATSE Local 491 – Social Media Campaign
September 1, 2023 - September 22, 2025Edited promotional videos for a social media campaign.
Camera Operator at Kiss Your Mother Tonight – Music Video
February 1, 2023 - September 22, 2025Camera operator for a Wilmington music video.
Technology Shop Technician at DIGITAL
October 1, 2021 - September 22, 2025Digitized 60 film tapes, records, and photo slides monthly; provided technical support to 30+ customers weekly; managed inventory for 200+ technology products.
Site Coordinator and Video Editor at Hope Worldwide
December 1, 2020 - September 22, 2025Coordinated logistics for 80+ events, managing schedules, volunteers, and resources; created promotional videos that increased engagement.
Pet Sitter at ROVER
September 1, 2017 - PresentOnline pet care app role; provided pet care services with a 5.0★ rating across 54 reviews.
Team Member at POPSHELF
May 1, 2024 - September 22, 2025Customer service and retail team member across 2023-2024.
Shift Leader at Tropical Smoothie Cafe
October 1, 2022 - September 22, 2025Shift supervision, staff coordination, and customer service.
Director at Sailing the Sørlandet
January 1, 2024 - PresentDirected a Caribbean production project; involved in creative direction and project execution.
Director at Life Changes
June 1, 2023 - PresentDirected a NC-based project during Summer 2023.
Director at Authentic Artistry
September 1, 2019 - PresentDirected a Wilmington-based project in Fall 2019.
Producer at De Salt Line – Drama
February 1, 2025 - PresentProducer for a North Carolina drama project.
Production Designer at Necromance – TV Sitcom Pilot
February 1, 2024 - PresentProduction Designer for a TV sitcom pilot.
Production Designer at Vincent Sloan – Drama
February 1, 2024 - PresentProduction Designer for a Wilmington-based drama.
Editor and Camera Operator at Hip Hop Collective – Documentary
October 1, 2023 - PresentEditor and camera operator for a Wilmington documentary project.
Editor at IATSE Local 491 – Social Media Campaign
September 1, 2023 - September 22, 2025Edited social media campaign content for a Wilmington-based project.
Camera Operator at Kiss Your Mother Tonight – Music Video
February 1, 2023 - September 22, 2025Camera operator for a Wilmington music video.
Education
Master of Fine Arts, Filmmaking at University of North Carolina at Wilmington
August 18, 2021 - May 10, 2024Bachelor of Arts, Film Studies at University of North Carolina at Wilmington
August 16, 2017 - May 7, 2021Master of Fine Arts, Filmmaking at University of North Carolina at Wilmington
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2024Bachelor of Arts, Film Studies at University of North Carolina at Wilmington
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2021Master of Fine Arts at University of North Carolina at Wilmington
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2024Bachelor of Arts at University of North Carolina at Wilmington
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2021Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization
This documentary follows Caroline Daughtry, a student at UNCW with Cerebral Palsy. Together, we see the challenges and rewards of life on campus with a disability.
This documentary shows a unique educational program that best positions high school students as global citizens and leaders for the 21st century. While creating strong academic achievement in their students, A+ World Academy on board SS Sørlandet focuses on developing the whole student, not just academics.
Life Changes follows the story of Martin Peele, a recent retiree with a ready-made bucket list.
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