Creative Projects
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Hammer (2024)
“A band of witch hunters, led by James, ventures into the woods in pursuit of a group of women.”
Written, directed, scored, and edited by Em Merola. Massachusetts Independent Film Festival Nominee (2025) // Block Island Film Festival Best Student Short Thriller (2025) // Fairfield University’;s CineFest Best Production Design (2024)
Exodus (2023)
“A young nun faces conflict when she meets a dangerous leech from the woods.”
Written, directed, and edited by Em Merola. Fairfield University’;s CineFest Best Director (2023) // Fairfield University’;s CineFest Best Cinematography (2023) // Fairfield University’;s CineFest Best Production Design (2023) // Fairfield University’;s CineFest Best In Show (2023)
The Cost Of Living Is Letting Go (2024)
“You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here.”
Written and directed in collaboration with Paolo Valencia. Edited by Em Merola. Shown at Fairfield University’s CineFest (2024)
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"Hammer" ~ Director, Writer, Composer, Editor
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"Exodus" ~ Director, Writer, Editor
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"Bad Trip" ~ Assistant Director, Editor
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"Beyond the Pyramids" ~ Assistant Editor
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"The Betrayed Apprentice: A Star Wars Story" ~ Director of Photography
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"Separados" ~ Director of Photography
