Production Assistant
A Film by LaShea Johnson, MFA
Duration: 25 min | Genre: Experimental, Social Justice
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"Unlike Any Other" explores themes of culture appropriation, pride, loss, identity, and evolution. This film confronts twisted fascination with Black culture while also highlighting the uniqueness singular to Black culture. Ultimately, this film is a celebration of Blackness, Black womanhood, and Black resiliency.
Unlike Any Other (2021)
Filmography
With an MFA in Film and Media Art from Emerson College and nearly a decade of experience shaping the institution’s narrative, my work exists at the intersection of independent filmmaking and strategic storytelling. Whether crafting original films that explore the nuances of human resilience or producing cinematic projects that advance institutional missions, my approach is rooted in the belief that film is a catalyst for change. Each project—whether personal or collaborative—amplifies stories that challenge, inspire, and leave a lasting impact.
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Behind the Camera:
The Home Front (2024)
Writer / Director / Producer / Production Design / Casting
A Film by Molly Loughman, MFA
Duration: 25 min | Genre: Fiction Drama, Social Justice
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A poignant narrative drama exploring the silent battles fought at home, The Home Front unearths the emotional and psychological toll of war on families left behind. Through intimate storytelling and compelling performances, the film captures resilience, sacrifice, and the enduring power of love in the face of unseen scars.
Nora Onanian Tribute Video | April 2025
Executive Producer, Editor
A Film by Emerson College School pof Communication
Duration: 25 min | Genre: Tribute
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💜 This tribute film honors the radiant life and legacy of Nora Onanian '24, a beloved Emerson student whose presence left an unforgettable imprint on everyone she met. With grace, humor, and unwavering strength, Nora championed disability advocacy, Armenian cultural pride, and the power of human connection. Through interviews, archival moments, and collective reflection, this film offers a heartfelt portrait of a leader, friend, and fierce spirit who inspired her peers and uplifted her community. Created with deep care for Nora’s family and in enduring celebration of her voice, laughter, and boundless courage.
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Executive Producer: Molly Loughman
Producer: Briana Hampton
Editor: Molly Loughman
Emerson Entrepreneurial Experience (2024)
Producer / Director
A Film by Emerson College School of Communication
Duration: 2:19 min | Genre: Entrepreneurship
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Each fall since 2005, a new group of Emerson students, a new group of Emerson students has begun their two-semester Entrepreneurial Studies minor, fondly known as E3.
Tribute to the Life & Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. (2023)
Producer / Director / Editor
A Film by Emerson College School of Communication
Duration: 8:05 min | Genre: Social Justice
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In honor of Dr. King’s memory and to commemorate his 2023 holiday, we invited students, faculty, and friends of the School of Communication to reflect on his iconic address, “I Have a Dream.” We presented the participants with various segments from that speech and asked them to choose one that resonates for them today.
María (2022)
Co-Producer
A Film by Michelle Falcón Fontánez, MFA
Duration: 25 min | Genre: Fiction Drama, Social Justice
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María is the story of a young Latina protagonist whose path to becoming a civil rights lawyer is complicated by an unplanned pregnancy.
Joanna (2021)
Assistant Director
A Film by Nathan Gardener, MFA
Duration: 20 min | Genre: Thriller, Horror
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When Joanna returns for a fleeting visit, Abby clings to the illusion of normalcy—until strange visions, unsettling hunger, and an eerie presence beneath her skin threaten to consume her. As reality unravels, she must confront the darkness inside before it takes hold completely.
Blue Rebellion (2022)
Production Design
A Film by Mehvish Ali, MFA
Duration: 25 min | Genre: Documentary, History, Culture, Social Justice
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Blue Rebellion is both a visually stunning short film & exhibition by Mehvish Ali, MFA ’23, that brings to life the 1859 Indigo Revolt in India. Through powerful storytelling and striking cinematography, the film captures the resilience of farmers who fought against colonial oppression.
Unlike Any Other (2021)
Production Assistant
A Film by LaShea Johnson, MFA
Duration: 25 min | Genre: Experimental, Social Justice
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"Unlike Any Other" explores themes of culture appropriation, pride, loss, identity, and evolution. This film confronts twisted fascination with Black culture while also highlighting the uniqueness singular to Black culture. Ultimately, this film is a celebration of Blackness, Black womanhood, and Black resiliency.
Carry On (2016)
Production Assistant
A Film by Nick Clark & Pearl Thomas
Duration: 19 min | Genre: Experimental, Social Justice
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Carry On is a comedic short film directed by Nick Clark that follows an unlucky-in-love New Yorker facing a life crisis. As she navigates heartbreak and self-discovery, she’s forced to confront whether she’ll ever find love again. Featuring Beatrix Barish, Christopher Hardwick, and Richard Hollman, this witty and heartfelt story blends humor with emotional depth.
The Waiting Room (2014)
Script Supervisor
A Film by Fred Barzyk
Duration: 25 min | Genre: Drama
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WGBH alumn Fred Barzyk crafts a haunting exploration of love, loss, and the unknown in The Waiting Room. Blending psychological tension with surrealist storytelling, the film follows a man trapped in a mysterious limbo, forced to confront his past and the choices that led him there. Backed by a successful Kickstarter campaign, this thought-provoking indie project pushes the boundaries of narrative cinema.
In front of the Camera:
Box of Bones (2021)
Extra
Third Eye Blind
Duration: 1:21 min | Genre: Music Video
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Music video shot in Brooklyn, New York by Third Eye Blind performing Box of Bones. (P) 2021 Megaforce Records.
Jump On My Shoulders (2019)
Extra
Miranda Yung
Duration: 3:41 min | Genre: Music Video
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Music video shot in Boston, MA by Miranda Yung MFA'21, during her time as an Emerson College MFA film student.
Short Obsession (2021)
Female Lead
A Film by No Vignettes Productions | Zac Scott
Duration: 12:40 min | Genre: Thriller
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An aspiring writer crosses paths with a potential muse and the two hatch up a plan to create something never-before-seen.
Talk of the Town: Episode 6 (April 4, 2016)
Talent / Host
A TV Series by ActonTV
Duration: 27:22 min | Genre: Community News
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Molly Loughman from The Beacon visits with an Acton resident who's building an airplane in his garage, we take a tour of a new supermarket in town, The Town Manager goes over some of the budgets for Town Meeting and much more
Talk of the Town: Episode 10 (June 6, 2016)
Talent / Host
A TV Series by ActonTV
Duration: 27:22 min | Genre: Community News
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Molly Loughman from The Beacon visits with an Acton resident who's building an airplane in his garage, we take a tour of a new supermarket in town, The Town Manager goes over some of the budgets for Town Meeting and much more
Talk of the Town: Episode 1 (Feb 11, 2016)
Talent / Host
A TV Series by ActonTV
Duration: 26:38 min | Genre: Community News
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On this episode the grand opening of The South Acton MBTA Station, ride the cat on Cross Acton Transit, Molly Loughman from The Beacon, and the winter ski report with Pam Fletcher from Nashoba Valley Ski Area.