I'm Lizzy, a freelance video editor, motion graphics designer, award-winning documentary filmmaker, videographer, and photographer. I founded Equity Media, a production company dedicated to creating compelling visual content at the intersection of media and social justice. I also recently directed, filmed, and produced my first documentary feature film on redlining, called "Divisible". This award-winning film examines the national policy of redlining, using Omaha, Nebraska as a case study to discuss its importance and continued impact. ​​​​​​ My career is a mosaic of full-time employment and freelance contract. Most recently, I worked as the Senior Video Producer at the Voter Formation Project, a non-profit working to increase voter participation and civic engagement in underrepresented communities year-round. I was also the Video Manager at The Hub Project, Lead Photographer and Videographer at an advertising and marketing agency in Colorado, and the photography intern for Major League Baseball and Boston magazine. I graduated magna cum laude from Boston College with a Bachelors in Communication, while working as a freelancer for various clients around the greater Boston area. I consider photography and videography as both an art form and a compelling storytelling-tool. I understand how powerful media exposure and representation can be in a world that is increasingly plugged-in. As a result, I ultimately hope to dedicate my life to capturing visually striking stories of marginalized communities and environmental issues that are too frequently overlooked and ignored.…

Lizzy Barrett

I'm Lizzy, a freelance video editor, motion graphics designer, award-winning documentary filmmaker, videographer, and photographer. I founded Equity Media, a production company dedicated to creating compelling visual content at the intersection of media and social justice. I also recently directed, filmed, and produced my first documentary feature film on redlining, called "Divisible". This award-winning film examines the national policy of redlining, using Omaha, Nebraska as a case study to discuss its importance and continued impact. ​​​​​​ My career is a mosaic of full-time employment and freelance contract. Most recently, I worked as the Senior Video Producer at the Voter Formation Project, a non-profit working to increase voter participation and civic engagement in underrepresented communities year-round. I was also the Video Manager at The Hub Project, Lead Photographer and Videographer at an advertising and marketing agency in Colorado, and the photography intern for Major League Baseball and Boston magazine. I graduated magna cum laude from Boston College with a Bachelors in Communication, while working as a freelancer for various clients around the greater Boston area. I consider photography and videography as both an art form and a compelling storytelling-tool. I understand how powerful media exposure and representation can be in a world that is increasingly plugged-in. As a result, I ultimately hope to dedicate my life to capturing visually striking stories of marginalized communities and environmental issues that are too frequently overlooked and ignored.…

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I’m Lizzy, a freelance video editor, motion graphics designer, award-winning documentary filmmaker, videographer, and photographer. I founded Equity Media, a production company dedicated to creating compelling visual content at the intersection of media and social justice. I also recently directed, filmed, and produced my first documentary feature film on redlining, called “Divisible”. This award-winning film examines the national policy of redlining, using Omaha, Nebraska as a case study to discuss its importance and continued impact. ​​​​​​

My career is a mosaic of full-time employment and freelance contract. Most recently, I worked as the Senior Video Producer at the Voter Formation Project, a non-profit working to increase voter participation and civic engagement in underrepresented communities year-round. I was also the Video Manager at The Hub Project, Lead Photographer and Videographer at an advertising and marketing agency in Colorado, and the photography intern for Major League Baseball and Boston magazine. I graduated magna cum laude from Boston College with a Bachelors in Communication, while working as a freelancer for various clients around the greater Boston area.

I consider photography and videography as both an art form and a compelling storytelling-tool. I understand how powerful media exposure and representation can be in a world that is increasingly plugged-in. As a result, I ultimately hope to dedicate my life to capturing visually striking stories of marginalized communities and environmental issues that are too frequently overlooked and ignored.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior Video Producer at Voter Formation Project
September 12, 2022 - April 1, 2025
Ideated and produced a range of video content for paid advertisements as well as organic social media placements, including pitching, writing, and producing commercials, scripted call-to-action videos, motion graphic explainers, external promotional social videos and other forms of media. Worked alongside the Creative team to test various video formats across platforms, using VFP’s in-house qualitative analyses to inform the testing.
Owner, Filmmaker, Editor, Motion Graphic Designer, Photographer at Equity Media, LLC
May 1, 2017 - Present
Founder of a media production company dedicated to collaborative visual storytelling to empower and amplify underrepresented voices and stories. Created Divisible (www.divisibledoc.com) an award-winning feature documentary on redlining in the U.S. using Omaha, NE as a case study to examine the historical and current impacts of these policies on communities today. Served as on-screen narrator and host for explainer-style video content, developing and maintaining a clear, authoritative voice appropriate for mission-driven storytelling. Select Clients: USA for UNFPA, Rolling Stone, Just Women's Sports, Habitat for Humanity - Omaha, Baltimore Reform Doc, Boston Magazine, and many more. Personally responsible for all stages of production: pre-production (research, storyboarding, shot lists, coordination, outreach), production (multi-camera set-ups, drone operation, professional audio and lighting equipment), and post-production (video and audio editing, color correction, motion graphics, and graphic design).
Video Manager at The Hub Project
September 1, 2021 - September 9, 2022
Led and managed the ideation, development, production, and publication of compelling video content for a variety of state-specific grassroots organizations in the progressive space. Collaborated with internal teams and partner organizations to create eye-catching visual content for multiple online formats on ranging timelines from rapid response to long-form projects.
Sports Photographer, Freelance at Getty Sports Images
October 1, 2019 - March 31, 2019
Photographed, live edited, and captioned images during professional and collegiate sporting events for widespread use. Images featured in Forbes, ESPN, New York Times, and various other national and regional publications
Campaign Photographer, Freelance at Elizabeth Warren for President 2020
July 1, 2019 - March 31, 2019
Created and edited images on location at numerous events nationwide. Produced high quality work to be used across multiple platforms under deadline pressure and long hours.
Photography Intern at Major League Baseball
June 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Photographed Yankees and Mets home games for Major League Baseball Organized, edited, and captioned current and archival images for Major League Baseball
Photography Intern at Boston Magazine
May 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017
Photographed and edited photos for online and print publication. Experienced in flash, portrait, product, interior, and food photography. Assisted photographers on set as well as directed independent shoots.
Owner, Filmmaker, Editor, Photographer at Equity Media, LLC
August 1, 2020 - Present
Founder of a media production company dedicated to collaborative visuals to empower and amplify underrepresented voices and stories. Produced 'Divisible,' an award-winning feature documentary on redlining in the U.S. using Omaha, NE as a case study. Served as on-screen narrator and host for explainer-style video content. Clients include UNICEF USA for UNFPA, Habitat for Humanity - Omaha, Baltimore Reform Doc, and more. Personally responsible for all stages of production: pre-production (research, storyboarding, outreach), production (multi-camera setups, drone operation, professional audio and lighting), and post-production (video and audio editing, color correction, motion graphics, and graphic design).
Lead Photographer & Videographer at Triarc
October 1, 2019 - August 1, 2020
Originally hired as Content Manager and promoted after five months to Lead Videographer & Photographer at a rapidly growing international digital advertising and marketing agency.
Sports Photographer, Freelance at Getty Images
October 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Photographed pro and collegiate sports, live-edited and captioned images for widespread publication.
Video Photographer, Graphic Designer & Animator at Freelance
March 1, 2017 - August 1, 2020
Selected clients include Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability, Desiging the WE, Boston Magazine, Boston College, The Dow Jones, and more.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Boston College
August 17, 2015 - May 24, 2019
Graduated magna cum laude from Boston College with a Bachelors in Communication, while working as a freelancer for various clients around the greater Boston area.

Qualifications

Best Female Filmmaker, 2024 Voices Rising Film Festival
October 20, 2024 - October 20, 2024
Women’s Center Mission Award, 2019 - Boston College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Moral Courage In Film Grant Recipient
October 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018
Jacques Salmanowitz Program, Boston College
Ever to Excel Award
September 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016
Best Female Filmmaker
January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2026
Women's Center Mission Award
January 1, 2019 - May 31, 2026
Moral Courage In Film Grant
January 1, 2018 - May 31, 2026
Jacques Salmanowitz Program
January 1, 2018 - May 31, 2026
Ever to Excel Award
January 1, 2016 - May 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
    paper Divisible

    I started researching for Divisible in the summer of 2020, and premiered the film at its first festival on March 1st, 2024. This award-winning documentary film focuses on the history and current impact of redlining in the United States, focusing on the specific case of Omaha, Nebraska to show how this practice continually affects and harms people and cities across the nation. To do so, the film uses a collection of interviews with individuals who are experts on the topic, either through their profession, their lived experiences, or both.

    As Director, Executive Producer, Co-Writer, Cinematographer, Animator, Drone Operator, and more, this project what an incredibly educational experience from start to finish. It helped me build the skills, confidence, and experience that has propelled me forward in my work with clients across the globe.