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I Am Needham

by Amara Mesnik

A short documentary on diversity in the town of Needham, MA. Created for the Needham Diversity Summit 2014. Shot on Canon 60d, edited in Final Cut 7. Press for the film and event: Needham Diversity Summit Planned for October (Needham Times) “Needham Diversity Summit largest ever” (Needham Times)    

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Own Your Peace/Piece Video 2014

by Amara Mesnik

A video made for the NHS Own Your Peace/Piece Committee. Screened during Own Your Peace/Piece week, a week-long series of high school events promoting and celebrating acceptance and self-love. Made in 2014.

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NHS Pep Rally 2013: Senior Video

by Amara Mesnik

When the vice principal bribes the principal to disband the football team before the big Thanksgiving game, the Pep Rally Hosts must find the players new hobbies. Soon they discover the opposing school’s football team is actually preparing for the game, and they must rush to bring back the team and take down the evil vice principal. The senior class …

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Lost in Transcription

by Amara Mesnik

My final film for the 2013 Emerson college Filmmakers’ Studio pre-college summer program. This film is about three teenagers who discover the importance of communication and understanding. Shot on Canon 60d, edited in Final Cut 7. Made in 2013.

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Beautiful

by Amara Mesnik

A young girl struggles to overcome her eating disorder while living in a toxic world, with negative influences coming from her family, friends, boyfriend and society that eventually overwhelm her. Disclaimer: This film is not a true story. It does not reflect the feelings or actions of anyone involved. This is a film for a 10th grade high school art …