Greater Philadelphia
Emmy Award Winning documentary filmmaker specializing in social impact storytelling, with over a decade of experience leading projects at the intersections of language, culture and education across the globe. Check out my work at elilaban.com.
- Lead production and creative direction for BPA Productions, which creates original video content for Philadelphia-based organizations and businesses including the PA Ballet, the City of Philadelphia, Philly Orchard Project and more. -Design and teach youth filmmaking and professional development courses in Philadelphia schools and community spaces. Lead curriculum design for 10 month paid apprenticeship program for youth to take on client projects and earn industry certifications. - Produce motion graphics for youth-led documentary web-series about COVID misinformation, as well as designing After Effects workshops for students to learn animation skills.
- Design and implement protocols and trainings for BPA youth and staff to access professional gear and manage media. Manage storage, inventory and rental of all BPA video and cinema equipment.
- Conceptualize, shoot and edit video content including commercials, animated explainers and social media videos for clients worldwide. - Clients include Abington Hospital Jefferson Health, NBC10 Philadelphia, and International Indigenous Women's Forum.
- Operate camera for live broadcast and in-house video board for NCAA basketball games, Olympic sports and other events, including nationally televised broadcasts for ESPN+ and ESPN U.
- Pitched and edited social media ads and PSAs for PA’s first-ever progressive media hub during the 2020 election, targeting key voter demographics across social media and OTT. -Created social media gifs and animations to educate millions of PA voters on registration, mail-in ballots and early voting in both English and Spanish.
- Produced videos, photos, and social media for NGO working to end chronic malnutrition in Rwanda. - Supervised interns and maintained communication between US and Rwanda offices. - Published by the UN World Food Programme.