- Associate Producer
edsir@nlprod.comEmmanuel Desir joined Northern Light as an Associate Producer with core strengths in research and archival production. He graduated from Suffolk University with a degree in history and a concentration in global studies. Emmanuel’s archival work has been seen in the film It’s Not Up to Us, as well as projects about the History of South Boston and Cyrus Alger, Selma, The Great Migration, and The Holocaust. His most recent work includes a series of interactive media productions on the founder of Black History Month, Carter G. Woodson. - Associate Producer
acalhoun@nlprod.comAudrey joined NLP from the Digital Filmmaking program at Lesley University where she was the captain of the women's soccer team. After graduating, Audrey was a Fellow at Boston's Artists for Humanity program, where she wrote, produced, and directed her own sitcom, Cityline Theaters. Audrey brings a passion for story telling that creates engaging narratives which connect, educate and entertain viewers regardless of the medium. - Associate Producer
cbenoit@nlprod.comCharlotte Benoit joined Northern Light in 2023 as an Associate Producer after having earned a Certificate in Collaborative Filmmaking from Maine Media College + Workshops. Before that, Charlotte went to Vassar College, where she was captain of the women's rugby team and graduated with a BA in History. Her background in history, special education, and film has inspired her to help others learn through the power of storytelling. In her free time, Charlotte enjoys writing, directing, and acting in narrative projects, as well as playing softball and snowboarding. - Senior Interactive Producer
mdorgan@nlprod.comMark has over two decades of experience leading multidisciplinary creative teams in the design and development of compelling interactive media for museums, zoos, aquariums, and sports venues. Mark specializes in using meaningful play and rich storytelling to create powerful learning experiences. Leveraging a variety of technologies, his unique projects have seamlessly blended digital media with tactile multimodal interfaces to engage visitors in surprising ways. Through reliable communication, Mark cultivates collaborative partnerships with clients and team members to deliver exceptional projects that center around a robust visitor experience. He holds a BA in Film Studies and Mass Communications from Rhode Island College. - Interactive Developer
vdemarco@nlprod.comViolet joined Northern Light Productions in 2022 after completing her game development studies at Southern New Hampshire University. She is passionate about technology, software, media, and learning, and is excited to combine these passions in her work at NLP. - Producer
msandberg@nlprod.comMichela studied Sociology, Film Studies, and Linguistics at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and cut her teeth in the film industry working as an archival assistant on a Hulu-released true crime series and as a production assistant on-set of an HBO Max series. Since joining NLP, she has used her research and analytical skills working on projects including the Mark Twain Center for Transatlantic Relations in Germany and a film about Frederick Douglass for the National Parks Foundation. She especially enjoys the creative process of finding archival imagery and collaborating with a team to develop a project to the final edit. - Senior Producer
mobrien@nlprod.comMolly specializes in the design and production of video programs and interactives at Northern Light. She researches, writes, and produces non-fiction, short-format media and interactive exhibits for permanent museum installations. She works with clients from various museums and visitor centers across the country to guide a project from its conceptual phase to the creation of a fully installed audiovisual exhibit. Recently, she produced the award-winning exhibit media about the enslaved community who lived and worked at James Madison’s Montpelier. Molly feels that every project is a chance to learn something new and engage diverse audiences; she holds a BA in English from Wesleyan University. - Producer
mmaclean@nlprod.comMatthew came to Northern Light with 10 years of experience as a journalist, where he honed his tight writing style and meticulous editing skills. While continuing a freelance career in print, he's since concentrated on writing for the screen while also utilizing his reporting skills for interviews and research, first as an Associate Producer and today as a Writer and Producer at Northern Light. He holds an MA in Journalism from the University of California, Berkeley, and a BA in Journalism and International Relations from Brigham Young University. - Senior Producer
jalexander@nlprod.comJenny has been a Producer with Northern Light since 2007. She has produced several historical media elements for permanent museum installations, documentaries for broadcast, and multi-screen presentations. Her credits include the National Toy Hall of Fame at the Strong National Museum of Play, the Hyperion Environmental Learning Center, the Maritime Museum of San Diego, and several projects produced for the National Park Service. Prior to joining Northern Light, Jenny worked as a community organizer and educator, including producing film projects with high schoolers. She has an MA in Film from Boston University and a BA in Biology from Oberlin College.