Lizzy Barrett

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I'm Lizzy, a freelance video editor, motion graphics designer, award-winning documentary filmmaker, videographer, and photographer.

About

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.

  • Joined May 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services

Projects · 1

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.

  • 2D Animator
  • Camera Operator
  • Co-Writer
  • +7

Work experience· 11 roles

Senior Video Producer · Voter Formation ProjectSep 2022 – Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 8 mos

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.

Video Manager · The Hub ProjectSep 2021 – Sep 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

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.

Owner, Filmmaker, Editor, Photographer · Equity Media, LLCAug 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 4 mos

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).

Sports Photographer, Freelance · Getty ImagesOct 2019 – Mar 2020 · 6 mos
Lead Photographer & Videographer · TriarcOct 2019 – Aug 2020 · 11 mos
Sports Photographer, Freelance · Getty Sports ImagesOct 2019 – Mar 2019
Campaign Photographer, Freelance · Elizabeth Warren for President 2020Jul 2019 – Mar 2019
Photography Intern · Major League BaseballJun 2019 – Aug 2019 · 3 mos

Education

Bachelor of Arts · Boston College2015 – 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.

Certifications and awards· 9

Best Female Filmmaker, 2024 Voices Rising Film Festival2024
Women’s Center Mission Award, 2019 - Boston College2019
Moral Courage In Film Grant Recipient2018

Jacques Salmanowitz Program, Boston College

Ever to Excel Award2016

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