Short Films.
Short Films.
Growing up, Ellrose dreamed of being an author and illustrator. Then she picked up a camera and carried that same storytelling with a new creative direction. Here are some of the stories that have shaped her as a person.
Why write a story when you can film it?
Upstate
December 2024
Video Arts Final Project
This class project explores Ellrose’s connection to upstate New York, a place many overlook but one that has shaped her in ways she appreciates more over time. By using both old footage and newly captured scenes surrounding her college town in the same region, she reflects on her memories here and how they continue to influence her.
The Way He Flies
December 2021
Finalist in CNY Film Fest
In honor of Ellrose’s father, Kevin Hanlon, a non-smoker who bravely faced lung cancer for over three years, this film is a tribute to the adventurous spirit he instilled in her. Through this short glimpse into their shared love for wildlife, she hopes others find inspiration to cherish the beauty around them and seize the fun in life, just as her dad did.
Growing Backwards
June 2021
This coming-of-age story shows the journey from Ellrose losing her father to cancer, intertwining with the challenge of the COVID-19 era.
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Comedy film projects with American High
As Camera A Operator & PA
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