Elise Freeman
- Producer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Writer
Elise Freeman is an accomplished writer and producer, and making headway into directing. She specializes in film and XR (Extended Reality). With a deep passion for storytelling, Elise founded Mystic Dawn Media and has spent over a decade bringing artists' visions to life in diverse productions across America and Europe.
Throughout her career, Elise has played a pivotal role in raising funds and producing critically acclaimed films and games that have gained wide recognition, including distribution through major platforms such as Netflix, Amazon, HBO, Oculus/Meta, Steam, and Viveport. Her outstanding work in the XR field has earned her prestigious accolades, including an Oculus Launch Pad fellowship, the 2020 Vive Wave Developer award for best application, an Epic MegaGrant, and a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
Elise recently served as a producer for the film Young Hearts, which was executive produced by the Emmy award-winning duo Mark and Jay Duplass, through their renowned production company, Duplass Brothers Productions. Young Hearts was an official selection at the 2020 Slamdance and Seattle International Film Festivals and was acquired by Blue Fox Entertainment at Cannes. Following a successful limited theatrical release, the film found its place on HBO, captivating audiences with its sweet story of first love.
Throughout her career, Elise has played a pivotal role in raising funds and producing critically acclaimed films and games that have gained wide recognition, including distribution through major platforms such as Netflix, Amazon, HBO, Oculus/Meta, Steam, and Viveport. Her outstanding work in the XR field has earned her prestigious accolades, including an Oculus Launch Pad fellowship, the 2020 Vive Wave Developer award for best application, an Epic MegaGrant, and a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
Elise recently served as a producer for the film Young Hearts, which was executive produced by the Emmy award-winning duo Mark and Jay Duplass, through their renowned production company, Duplass Brothers Productions. Young Hearts was an official selection at the 2020 Slamdance and Seattle International Film Festivals and was acquired by Blue Fox Entertainment at Cannes. Following a successful limited theatrical release, the film found its place on HBO, captivating audiences with its sweet story of first love.