As an illustrator, I'm inspired by the art and creative collaboration of the Red Rose Girls. As a film director, I see myself reflected in Violet Oakley and her deep-seated drive to change the world through her art. In today's culture of outrage, when civilized discourse seems impossible, the story of Oakley's struggle is especially timely. I'm excited to bring my visual flair to this unique and compelling story.

Kate Emery is an illustrator for film and televsion. Works include HBO's Watchmen, Jenji Kohan's Slutty Teenage Bounty Hunters, Fox's The Passage, and AMC's Lodge 49. The Red Rose Girls will be Kate's second directorial effort after her award-winning short, Bad Influences.

Portfolio: The Kate Place

IMDB: Kate Emery on IMDB

Email: kate.emery.film@gmail.com

Caryn Kolesky, Producer

Caryn Kolesky has her finger on the pulse of Atlanta’s best Grip and Electric departments by providing lighting equipment through rental powerhouse MBS. Not only is Caryn abreast of the latest technological developments in the field, as an indie producer she has established an impressive roster of local crew for The Red Rose Girls.

Caryn is an Atlanta native who specializes in event coordination, logistics and sales. She brings her background in non-profit and community service to her work in motion pictures and television. As a producer she is excited to engage audiences of from all walks of life with this amazing short film that represents an ideal of freedom, both artistically and socially.

Email: caryn.kolesky.film@gmail.com

Beth Napoli, Director of Photography

Beth earned her MFA in Cinematography from Florida State University, where she and Kate attended film school together. Beth's work has screened at festivals domestically and internationally, including Poland’s Camerimage and the American Pavilion’s Emerging Filmmakers Showcase at Cannes. Some of her commercial clients include Vizio, Sharp, Nestlé and RED Digital Cinema. She lensed the commercial short film, Carrion, which unveiled the first footage from RED's 4.5K Raven camera. Her recent projects include the upcoming feature Death Cast and the short film, Échappé. Beth will always call Indiana home, but she is currently based in Los Angeles.

Email: bethnapoli.mail@gmail.com