My name is Katerina Carlson, an Emerson Media Arts Production student, with an interest and passion in bringing stories to life.

I graduated from the TV/Film strand of the Dr. Phillips High School Visual Performing Arts magnet. Through this program, I created countless short films and news packages, as well as gained over 700 hours of live production experience; recording, switching, and editing everything from musicals to football games to culinary competitions. I am skilled in cinematography, editing, directing, scriptwriting, stop-motion animation, and switching live broadcasts.

Outside of Dr. Phillips High School, I’ve also created video and photo content for Writer's Block Bookstore, the Orange County Public School District, Valenica College, Rebel Sky Entertainment, and Windermere Union Church.

Recognitions

Film Independent Future Filmmakers

“Loneliness” was one of 13 films selected to play at Film Independent’s Future Filmmakers event
Atlanta High School Film Festival

Won Best Documentary for “Dollhouse”
All American High School Film Festival

2 Films Selected, “Telephone” and “Nostalgia”
Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films

Screenwriting Finalist for “Telephone”
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Honorable Mentions for 1 script (“Telephone”) and 1 poem (“Russia”)
Detours International Film Fest

Won awards for “Best Screenplay,” “Best Young Actor,” and “Best Original Score” for the short film “Telephone”
Orlando International Film Festival

4 Films Selected, “Telephone,” “Dollhouse,” “Loneliness,” and “Nostalgia”
McMinnville Sci-Fi Film Festival

2 Films Selected, “Telephone” and “Nostalgia”
Reel Fest

Won “Best Narrative Film” and “Best Sound” for the short film “Telephone”
20th Dr. Phillips High School Film Festival

Won the “Elliot B. Schwartz Award,” which goes to the best senior in the TV/Film magnet program. Also won “Best Director,” “Best Cinematography,” “Best Writing,” “Best Short Narrative,” “Best Sound Effects,” “Best Documentary,” and “Best News Package” twice. Recieved Honorable Mentions for “Best Sound Effects,” “Best Music Video,” and “Best Short Narrative.”
Was one of the 3 overal student directors of the event; was a producer, showrunner, switcher, production manager, logistics manager, and graphic designer.
19th Dr. Phillips High School Film Festival

Won “Best Writing,” “Best Editing,” “Best Emotions Project,” “Best News Package,” recieved Honorable Mentions for “Best Short Narrative,” “Best Emotions Project,” “Best News Package,” nominated for “Best Director” and “Best Cinematography”
Additionally, was a producer, the showrunner and switcher for the live event; also managed event logistics.
18th Dr. Phillips High School Film Festival

Won “Best Director,” “Best Cinematography,” “Best Editing,” “Best Documentary,” “Best Music Video,” and “Best Trailer”
Was a camera operator on the live event.
17th Dr. Phillips High School Film Festival

Won the “Rising Star,” award; Honorable Mention for “Best Science Fiction,” nominated for “Best Commercial”
WashU Film Fest

“Telephone“ selected to play
The Dove Block Project Short Film Festival

“Dollhouse” selected to play