1. Emma Boly
600 W Surf St. Apt. 4 Chicago, IL 60657 | (502) 507-0294 | elboly2011@gmail.com
Objective
· I am a hardworking, determined, and passionate filmmaker, who has completed a Bachelor degree in
Telecommunications with a minor in Communication & Culture. I also have and intensive background in the history of
music. I have an extensive background in production and post-production film and television.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS | MAY 2016 | INDIANA UNIVERSITY
· Major: Telecommunications (Design and Production)
· Minor: Communication and Culture (Film Studies)
· Related coursework: Music History and Music for Film
Skills & Abilities
· Extensive knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Photoshop, Illustrator, Avid Pro Tools
· Basic knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Audition
· DSLR Training (Canon)
· Microsoft Office
· Audio Recording (Field and Studio)
· Extensive Knowledge of the TriCaster 8000
· Knowledge of the Zoom H4N Portable Digital Recorder
Experience
DOG WALKER | WAG! | SEPTEMBER 2016-PRESENT
“Uber for Dog Walking” I make my own schedule and walk dogs whenever I am free. I have a couple recurring
walks around lunch time.
VIDEO PRODUCTION INTERN | SMITHVILLE FIBER | AUGUST 2014- JULY 2016
· As an Intern at Smithville, I began as a Camera Operator at the High School live sporting events, I was then asked to join
the deck crew, where I learned how to do the Scores, Instant Replay, and also Technical Director and in some cases
Director. I also work in the office, where we film and edit local commercials (Radio and Television), Hoosier Foodies and
local events.
· Women Excel Bloomington (WEB) Awards- May 20, 2015.
· I filmed this event that was held by the Chamber. I also filmed and edited a few of the interviews of
the winners of the award.
· Dakich GameDay- October 3, 2015
· A national event that was put together with Dan Dakich and Smithville. Given one weeks’ notice of
this event, we worked nonstop at putting this event together for a Live Broadcast not only on
Television, but on YouTube, as well. I worked as the Technical Director for this event.
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· The Bloomington Chamber of Commerce Franklin Initiative Educators of the Year- February 24, 2016
· I filmed this event that was held by the Chamber. I also filmed and edited a few of the interviews of
the winners of the award.
STUDENT | INDIANA UNIVERSITY | AUGUST 2013-MAY 2016
· I took many production classes during my time at I.U. While I was there I had the chance to work on and be a part of
many film projects, inside class and outside of classes. I got the chance to learn many skills including camera work,
editing skills and also audio production. Here are just a few of my accomplishments.
· Production Assistant on the Web Series Shock & Awful- October 2014- January 2015
· Shock & Awful was a five-part episode web series developed by a group of I.U. students. I had various
jobs on set. For some shoots I would be an extra, helped with audio, and would be around to help the
actors or director and get anything that was needed.
· https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbnJrRh39ByG7zhl-s4lDHw
· Camera Operator and Editor for Indiana Comic Con’s True Dungeon- 2015-2016
· I met with the creator, Jeff Martin, of this “Dungeon’s and Dragons” meets live action event. I’ve
created three videos now for True Dungeon, all of which give background of what the event is and
why people who come to the Indiana Comic Con should play.
· https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdQz4XLPzkk
· https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llO9d0hqpZ0
· Field Audio Operator for the Short Film A Clown Named Vernon
· I was asked by the director, a friend and student, Michael Blomquist, if I would do the audio for his
short film for Robby Benson’s, Short Film Class. After reading the script and having a few meeting
with Michael, I agreed to help him out. I worked with the 744T Portable Digital Audio Recorder and
mixer.
· Field Audio Operator for a Short Film The Messes We’ve Made
· I was asked by the director, a friend and student, Ciara Doll, if I would do the audio for his short film
for Robby Benson’s, Short Film Class. After reading the script and having a few meeting with Ciara, I
agreed to help him out. I worked with the 744T Portable Digital Audio Recorder and mixer.
TEAM MEMBER | TARGET | MARCH 2012- JUNE 2013
· I was a Sales Floor Team Member, at this job I did anything from working at the cash registers to working in all the
different departments at Target. Most of my time was spent in clothes department, where I would organize the clothes
and keep them hung up in their rightful spots.
HOSTESS | APPLEBEES | AUGUST 2011- MARCH 2012
· I would greet people and sit them at tables, but I also kept the front of the restaurant clean as well as the bathrooms and
would often help breakdown the tables and help the servers out with their tasks as well.
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References for Emma Boly
Norbert Herber
Professor, Indiana University
Phone: (812) 855- 1798
Email: nherber@indiana.edu
Rob Ramsey
Content Producer, Smithville
Phone: (812) 935-2284
Email: rob.ramsey@smithville.com
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Emma Lynn Boly
600 W. Surf St. Apt. 4 Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: (502) 507-0294 Email: elboly2011@gmail.com
2013
Title: Somewhere Over Dunn Meadow
Position(s): Co-Director
5 minutes. Video 2013. Indiana University – Comedy
Logline: A group of outcast friends believe their luck will change when they stumble across a
new student club that promises to make all their wishes come true.
2014:
Title: Musical Fire Alarm Infomercial
Position(s): Technical Director
5 minutes. Video 2014. Indiana University – Comedy
Logline: An infomercial for bedazzled fire alarms that play fire related songs when it goes off,
but watch out, because the alarms attract bears!
Title: Shock & Awful: The Web Series
Position(s): Production Assistant, Actress
5 Episodes, 5 minutes. Video 2014-2015. Indiana University – Comedy
Logline: Two college “bros” have a series of misadventures in their ultimate and never-ending
quest to get girlfriends.
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Title: Smithville Live Sports Productions
Position(s): Camera Operator, Scores, Replay, Technical Director, Director
Approx. 1-2 hours. Live Broadcast 2014-Present. Smithville Communications – Live
Productions
Logline: Live high school football and basketball multi-camera productions.
2015:
Title: The Neighbors
Position(s): Production Assistant, Actress
5 minutes. Video 2015. Indiana University – Comedy
Logline: When a new couple moves to town, the neighbors are concerned that something is odd
about them, but ultimately, they learn that looks can be deceiving. 2015 Campus Movie Festival
entry.
Title: Midnight Snack Comedy
Position(s): Writer, Director, Producer, Videographer and Editor
3 minutes. Video 2015. Indiana University – Interview
Logline: Newcomer to the comedy troop Midnight Snack, Colten Shaffer, talks about why he
wanted to join the group and how it has changed him.
Title: The Stache
Position(s): Production Assistant, Editor
6 minutes. Video 2015. Indiana University – Comedy
Logline: A guy suddenly finds that he has a mysterious mustache that is telling him how to live
life, but when things go too far he must decide whether he should shave it or not.
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Title: Women Excel Bloomington Awards
Position(s): Camera Operator
Approx. 2 hours. Video 2015. Smithville Communications – Awards Ceremony
Logline: Awards Ceremony for outstanding women in the Bloomington community.
Title: Dakich Game Day
Positions(s): Technical Director
Approx. 90 minutes. Multi-platform production. Smithville Communication – Sports Show
Logline: Dan Dakich live, sports pre-game show at Indiana University for the IU v. Ohio State
football game.
Title: Lucky’s Market
Position(s): Editor
Approx. 7 minutes. Video 2015. Smithville Communication – Promotional Video
Logline: Promotional video for the Lucky’s store in Bloomington, Indiana.
Title: Bacon Steak
Position(s): Sound Designer
30 seconds. Video 2015. Indiana University – Comedy
Logline: Silent video of a man trying to create the perfect meat combination. I designed the
soundscape and recorded and designed all the foley for the video.
Title: Clutch Putt
Position(s): Sound Designer
1 minute. Video 2015. Indiana University – Animation
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Logline: Silent video of two golf balls racing each other through a golf course. I designed the
soundscape and recorded and designed all the foley for the video.
Title: True Dungeon- An Intro
Position(s): Editor
Approx. 7 minutes. Video 2015.
Logline: An introductory video that describes what True Dungeon is all about and the history
behind the event.
Title: True Dungeon- Behind the Scenes
Position(s): Editor
Approx. 6 minutes. Video 2015.
Logline: A video that goes into detail one what goes into setting up the True Dungeon event and
how much time the volunteers have to put forth to get everything set up.
2016
Title: The Bloomington Chamber of Commerce Franklin Initiative Educators of the Year
Position(s): Camera Operator
Approx. 2 hours. Video 2016. Smithville Communications – Awards Ceremony
Logline: Awards Ceremony for outstanding educators in Bloomington.
Title: A Clown Named Vernon
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Position(s): Production Audio
10 minutes. Video 2016. Indiana University – Comedy, Romance
Logline: When a cynical, but charming birthday party clown meets a beautiful young magician,
they develop a romantic relationship that revives their excitement for life. Created for a short
film course taught by actor/director Robby Benson.
Title: The Messes We’ve Made
Position(s): Production Audio
10 minutes. Video 2016. Indiana University – Drama
Logline: A young woman must make peace with her sister after her stint in rehab drives them
apart. Created for a short film course taught by actor/director Robby Benson.
Title: Paperboy
Position(s): Sound Designer, Mixer
15 minutes. Video 2016. Indiana University – Drama
Logline: A high school senior picks up a job as a paperboy to save money for college and learns
that sleep deprivation can have a dangerous impact when he finds himself in a near-fatal
situation. Created for a short film course taught by actor/director Robby Benson.
Title: GDI
Position(s): Sound Mixer
15 minutes. Video 2016. Indiana University – Drama
Logline: Sorority sister has a one night stand, which then comes with unexpected news. Created
for a short film course taught by actor/director Robby Benson.
Title: Catch 31
Position(s): Production Audio
Post-Production Short Film. Video 2016. Directed by Zephyr Benson.
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Logline: A young man is faced with a tough decision whether or not to turn himself into the
police after he commits a crime.
Title: Besties
Position(s): Production Audio
12 minutes. Video 2016. Comedy
Logline: When two best friends are advised to attempt a "trial separation" for the good of their
relationship, their worlds are briefly turned upside-down as they struggle socially without one
another.