Erin Galey

Director and Creative Producer specializing in innovative film and media production

Erin Galey is an accomplished filmmaker and creative professional based in Bend, Oregon.1 She is the Founder, Director & Creative Producer at FLICKER, a production company she established in 2013.1

Career Highlights

Erin has an extensive background in film and media production:

She founded FLICKER in February 2013 and continues to lead it as Director & Creative Producer.1
Previously, she worked as Director & Creative Producer at Blue Ox Films from November 2022 to October 2023.1
She served as a Production Manager for National Geographic from December 2020 to April 2023.1
Erin has also held producer roles at companies like Hosel, Weller Creative, and Lake Retreat.1

Education and Early Career

Erin's educational background includes:

A Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from New York University (2007-2011).1
A Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Brown University (1998-2002).1

Her passion for filmmaking started early, as she made her first film on VHS at age 12.1

Artistic Focus

As a filmmaker, Erin's work often explores:

The nuances of identity and empathy in sci-fi, thriller, and drama genres.2
Stories featuring dynamic female leads with rich emotional worlds.2
Themes of woman vs. self or woman vs. society.2
Settings in lush natural environments.2

In the commercial space, she focuses on:

The voice of athletes and the heart of wild spaces.2
Soulful character-based stories, often in remote locations.2

Achievements and Recognition

Erin's work has garnered numerous awards and accolades:

Her thesis film "Sahasi Chori (Brave Girl)" premiered at SXSW and screened at 37 festivals worldwide.2
She has received over 20 awards, including the Women In Film Directing Award and the Carl Lerner Award for a Film With Social Significance.2
In 2013, she had a directing shadow position at HBO, studying under Oscar & Emmy-nominated director Lesli Linka-Glatter.2

Current Work

Erin continues to work as a freelance producer and director, collaborating with various brands and agencies. Her clients have included Project Rock, UFC, National Geographic, The North Face, adidas, Nike, and many others.2