F I L M S
Documentaries, News Stories, PSAs, + More
D O C U M E N T A R Y
Upon Return
Emily Sedgwick & Devan Jordan
ABC Journalist Bob Woodruff shares his experience reporting on the Iraq war in 2006. He speaks on the founding and success of his foundation which aids veterans and explains the difficulties of coming back from war with injuries as they relate to his personal and professional life.
It's About What You Can Do
A Documentary film featuring the adventures of Stephen Wampler. As a climber with Cerebral Palsy, Stephen faces more challenges than your average mountaineer, but he scaled the challenging 3000' foot face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. This inspiring documentary offers the challenges and motives for Wampler's climb with an added perspective of his wife Elizabeth.
Leading with Love
Emily Sedgwick & Jane Murphy
Explore the narrative of Brian Hopkins, the assistant rugby coach for the Fairfield Prep High School Varsity team. Through a near-death incident while working for MTA in 2015, Hopkins shares his story of faith, patience, and courage, hoping to impart values gained from his experience with a squad out for success.
The Nuggets' Narrative
Emily Sedgwick & Clare Murray
A Documentary about the origin of Fairfield county's favorite nuggets, Garden Catering. Co-Owner Tina Carpenteri explains the story and the nuggets' rise to fame.
News Stories
Berkeley's Hidden Bears
From towering statues to discrete artworks, bear symbols are scattered across campus and beyond—some in plain sight, others tucked away in unexpected corners. Each one has a story, representing Berkeley’s deep connection to its Golden Bear mascot and rich history. Join CalTV News’ Emily Sedgwick on a tour, so that next time you walk through campus, you might just recognize one you’ve never noticed before! Can you find them all?
April 17th, 2025 on Sproul
On April 17, nearly 450 students, faculty, and allies packed Sproul Plaza for the @aaupnational National Day of Action for Higher Education. United under the Rise Up for Education Rally, they protested funding cuts, speech restrictions, and visa rollbacks under the Trump Administration.
Organizers from @sfl.berkeley and @freedom2learn_ delivered powerful messages, making it clear that Berkeley won’t stay silent.
P S A
Alphabet Soup
Emily Sedgwick & Kelsey Wilkens
A PSA focused on the stigma surrounding eating disorders. Commonly said phrases around a middle school lunch table show how much simple comments can affect a young child. It uses stop motion to engage viewers and offer a contrast when consuming statistics. This assignment encouraged major patience, especially when concerning the stop motion aspects.
Fueling the Flames
Emily Sedgwick & Kate Gillespie
A PSA about the commonality of using trigger words in everyday language, and the problematic effects of that. The normalization of phrases that overlook mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder, depression, and suicidal ideation.
Idle Less, Love More
A PSA to those who drive their children to raise awareness on the detrimental health and environmental effects of idling. Made using a combination of traditional filming techniques and stop motion animation for Earth Week 2024.
Give Kids a Chance
Emily Sedgwick, Mackenna Kelly, & Grace Villar
A PSA focused on kids' limited access to combination therapy, the most effective form of treatment, upon a second pediatric cancer diagnosis.
Consider the Consequenses
Emily Sedgwick & Olivia Leahy
A PSA focused on the issues of purchasing out-of-season food and its toll on our environment. Consider the Consequences uses the image of an avocado to portray this message. This film also offers how you can help and find local foods near you.
V I D E O E S S A Y
Jane
A Video Essay on Jane directed by Brett Morgen. This assignment challenged both scriptwriting and editing skills, as it explored categories of cinematography, editing, and point of view in the acclaimed film about Renowned Anthropologist Jane Goodall. I engaged my creative side, with the ability to manipulate the film using the best fitting clips, also ensuring the product was visually appealing.
Honeyland
A video essay on Honeyland directed by Tamara Kotevska and Ljubomir Stefanov featuring an analysis of the style & mode, point of view, and cinematography in the piece. It focuses on the lifestyle of a North Macedonian woman, Hatidže Maratova. The film details her daily practice of traditional beekeeping in the countryside and growing conflict with her success-hungry neighbors.
C R E A T I V E
A Day at
Sacred Heart Greenwich
Emily Sedgwick, Devan Jordan,
& Jane Murphy
A parody of Wes Anderson's The French Dispatch based on student life at Sacred Heart Greenwich.
Hold on Tight
An Experimental Film.
“There is a garden in every childhood, an enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant than ever again.”
- Elizabeth Lawrence
Chrysalism
A visual exploration into the word 'Chrysalism, which is the feeling of tranquility and comfort experienced when indoors during a thunderstorm or other stormy weather. Made for the 'AI in Video' project for my Real World Filmmaking class.
** Parts of this video are made using the Runway AI program.