about me

Hi!

I’m Elissa. Content producer, creator, social media manager—I wear a lot of hats. And often, hold a lot of cameras. :)

I’m an Italian-American, Jersey girl who went to school right across the bridge at NYU Tisch, where I earned my BFA in Acting. After living and working in NYC, personal assisting actors and directors, producing events and shooting content, auditioning, working in retail and sales, and babysitting, (etc. etc.), I moved to LA to be with my now fiancé and our tall dog, Nelson.

A few years ago, I co-founded Play Pretend Media — a full scale creative studio that develops and produces video content geared towards small to mid-sized businesses and independent artists. I quickly realized I was most passionate about working with other creatives directly, and I started to gain clients on a one-on-one basis.

Since opening up shop on my own, I have had the privilege of working with my clients (on both coasts) to create, produce, direct, shoot, edit, and manage all types of social content (whether it be photos or video, anything goes). Whether I am working with creators, chefs, interior designers, and brands, I have found that my years of experience on stage and in front of the camera has only aided in my work behind the lens in helping bring other creatives’ visions to life.

Creativity fuels me, so if I’m not acting or working on a client project, I am making my own personal content on IG & TikTok.

If you would like to collaborate together, I’d love to hear more. Shoot me an email or a DM! I can’t wait to connect.