My Work
Beauty and the Bats
Meet Sidharth Shah: an MFA student at BU who combines his passion for painting and animal rights to inspire change.
Awarded 1st place in the Best Video/Multimedia category, 2023 Boston Press Photographers Association College Contest
DOC
A filmmaker sets out to track down a highway-side ladybug salesman, only to uncover the stranger-than-fiction story of a musician who rocked with legends before finding his final act in the heart of Seattle.
Semi-finalist at the Seattle Film Festival
DOC
In a small town outside the growing Boston metropolitan area, three Latin American women of different generations share their experiences of moving to the United States and the transformative impact of a local literacy program. With the support of its dedicated director, they overcome adversity and inspire others in their community.
Finalist at the Arlington International Film Festival
DOC
Mad Woman
A misogynistic editor-in-chief thinks it's just another day in the office, but little does he know...
SHORT
The Not-So-Murderous Mystery
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of a Boston University student whodunnit dramedy web series called "Inattentional."
Honorable Mention, National Academy of Television Arts & Science Student Emmy Awards (Boston/New England Chapter)
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ABOUT ME
Emma Hagert (she/her) is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and MA candidate at Parsons School of Design. She specializes in media development and social impact storytelling. With a foundation in journalism and film from Boston University, Emma has created compelling narratives across both nonfiction and fictional mediums.
Her professional experience includes reporting for ABC News, The Boston Globe Newton, as well as internationally on The Pat Kenny Show at Newstalk FM in Dublin, Ireland. More recently, Emma served as a documentary post-production intern at Hyrax Film Company.
Emma is dedicated to using her diverse background and ongoing graduate studies to develop meaningful, socially conscious documentaries that elevate underrepresented voices and stories.