top of page

Emily Coleman

Production Designer

About Me

I’m a resourceful, hardworking, and detail-oriented production designer. My passion for visual storytelling began behind the camera, where my early work as a cinematographer earned over 31 film festival awards and selections, and continues to shape my design approach today. Committed to growing within the art department, I focus on creating rich, narrative-driven worlds and bring a collaborative, creative mindset to every project.

Selection of Festival Laurels 

Experience

April 2025

August 2024

June 2024

May 2024

February 2024

August 2023

National Film and Television School Academy, Supported By The Walt Disney Company

Production Designer on Short Sci-Fi ‘Echoes of the M.I.N.D.’

  • Led the visual development of the film’s aesthetic, aligning design elements with the director’s vision and narrative themes

  • Created mood boards, concept art, and design presentations for green light and marketing pitches

  • Oversaw the design and construction of sets and props within budget and time constraints

  • Collaborated closely with the director and cinematographer to ensure a cohesive visual style

  • Sourced materials and secured locations that matched the production’s creative and practical needs

Young Film Academy Summer Residential

Production Designer on Short Drama 'Muse'

  • Adapted designs to location constraints while maintaining visual consistency

  • Managed a small art team and coordinated on-set design execution

  • Demonstrated flexibility, creativity, and problem-solving in a fast-paced, intensive production environment

  • Designed detailed sets and sourced props while working with a zero budget

Independant Short Film

Camera Assistant on Short Drama 'Morphed Figures'

  • Maintained sharp, consistent focus during complex camera movements

  • Supported DOP with camera setup, lens changes, and on-set technical adjustments

  • Managed camera equipment, batteries, and media cards throughout the shoot and multiple unit moves

  • Ensured smooth communication between camera and other departments

  • Worked efficiently in a high-pressure, professional environment alongside NFTS graduates

  • Shot with Arri Alexa Classic 

​

The Shoot Project

Cinematographer on Short Experimental Drama 'Last Night'

  • Developed and executed a bold visual language to support the film’s abstract narrative

  • Collaborated closely with the director to translate conceptual ideas into striking imagery

  • Experimented with lighting, framing, and camera movement to evoke mood and emotion

  • Adapted creatively to unconventional storytelling and visual structures

  • Shot with Blackmagic 

Young Film Academy Project Paradiso

Cinematographer on Short Horror 'Strings'

  • Film selected/won at 31+ festivals including Academy Award-qualifying events

  • Crafted atmospheric, suspense-driven visuals to heighten tension and support the film’s tone

  • Collaborated with the director and production designer to develop a cohesive and unsettling visual style

  • Used lighting, composition, and camera movement to enhance storytelling and evoke fear

  • Balanced creative ambition with practical on-set execution under tight schedules

  • Shot with Arri Alexa Mini and Red Komodo

Young Film Academy Summer Residential

Writer and Director on Short Psychological Drama 'The Pendulum'

  • Wrote and directed a short psychological drama that received won a Best Short Film award at the British Film Institute

  • Crafted a layered, character-driven narrative exploring grief and internal conflict

  • Directed performances with a focus on subtlety, realism, and psychological depth

  • Oversaw all creative aspects from script to screen, including casting, shot planning, and post-production

  • Collaborated with key departments to ensure a cohesive visual and narrative tone

bottom of page