Studio Projects

Our projects are co-created in Social Impact Studios, which give Emerson students and faculty the opportunity to work directly with local grassroots changemakers to collaborate on media projects that will make an impact in Boston and beyond.

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Transforming Narratives of Gun Violence

Transforming Narratives for Environmental Justice

Fairmount Stories

2023

A website designed share the history of advocacy along the Fairmount Line and goals for the future

A Tree's Story

Fall 2023

A short film told from the perspective of a tree

Chelsea Unearthed

Fall 2023

A short film about the lives of youth in Chelsea

ECO Explorers Exploring Chelsea

Fall 2023

A Coloring and Activity Book for Kids

Engagement for Electrification

Fall 2023

Digital assets designed to advocate for the electrification of the Fairmount/Indigo commuter rail line

Exploring Boston's Parks

Fall 2023

A short film by Katherine Jaworski exploring some of Boston's parks

Future Imaginaries Zine

Fall 2023

A zine of words and images co-created with GreenRoots' Environmental Chelsea Organizers (ECO)

Incorrigible

Fall 2023

A documentary which demonstrates the transformative impacts of real love in Boston's communities through the stories of Will Dunn and Brother Chris Womack

Molly the Maple and the Forest Friends

Fall 2023

A children's book by Gracie Rosenberg

Riding the Fairmount Line

Fall 2023

A short film by Harlee O'Sullivan, who recorded a full one-way ride on the Fairmount Line.

The Future of Food

Fall 2023

A short film about food justice in Chelsea, co-created with GreenRoots

Carrying On: Norine's Story

Spring 2023

Norine Woods' son Troy was killed in a drive-by shooting in Dorchester on August 29, 1999. In this video she shares her experiences as a survivor of gun violence.

Peace Weaving Activity

Spring 2023

On April 13, 2023, the spring Social Impact Studio in theatre facilitated a Peace Weaving activity at a creative workshop with the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute in Dorchester.

People Powered News

Spring 2023

People Powered News is a website designed for newsrooms and communities who are committed to changing the narrative around how gun violence is reported.

The Whole Story

Spring 2023

There is an epidemic of gun violence in the United States and how the media covers these incidents is making it worse.

UNITY Performance

Spring 2023

Watch a recording of the "Unity" performance at Peace in Process on May 2, 2023

Peace or Piece

Fall 2022

A narrative role-playing game in which players divide into groups, choose a character to embody, and make decisions that will impact the story in real time.

Peace Play in Virtual Reality

Fall 2022

A VR application inspired by the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute's Peace Play in Urban Settings healing modality.

Before the Bullets

Spring 2022

A conversation with medical professionals from MGH and other local medical centers about their experiences and hopes for the future of gun violence prevention.

Quiet Rooms

Spring 2022

Quiet Rooms is a 20-minute documentary about the impacts and root causes of gun violence and was co-created by Emerson students and community members impacted by gun violence.

Spring 2022 TNGV Theatre Project

Spring 2022

An excerpt from the performance devised by the Spring 2022 Theatre Studio