YEET, DEFEAT, REPEAT
We're a group of 20- somethings that are very excited about film productions. We have a wide range of talents, from acting to special effects. We're always welcoming new people because what's film without a production team?
ABOUT US
Visual Storytellers
Aurora Orientem Productions is an award-winning Film Studio, based out of Buffalo, New York, and founded by Rachel Jennetti and Kaytlynn Storms in 2019. The name "Aurora Orientem" was created originally in a moment of panic while registering for our first film festival.
The name means the "dawn of the East" or "star of the East" in Latin. We are based on the East Coast of the United States, and the name "Aurora" has special significance for many of our founding members. Our hometown, East Aurora, is featured in many of our films.​
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We used it, and the name stuck. Now, we proudly wear the name anytime we present a project.
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We welcome anyone of any background into our collective. No person has too little experience to be invited onto our set. It is our belief as filmmakers that the best experience a person in production can get is on set. This is why we try our best to assure that every person in our collective is hands-on in the field or fields that they feel most connected to in every project.
OUR LEADERSHIP
Co-Founder
Rachel is the founder and team leader of Aurora Orientem and has been dedicated to the art of filmmaking since high school. She is currently finishing her film production and costume design studies at the University at Buffalo while working hard to create movie magic with Aurora Orientem along the way!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Helpful Information from our founders
HOW MANY PEOPLE DO YOU TYPICALLY HAVE ON SET?
It depends on the shoot, but there are times where we may have upwards of 15-20 people on set at one time, including actors. For shorter time limits and post-COVID 19 shoots, we prefer to keep the number of people smaller for the safety of our actors and technical workers. For projects like the 48 Hour Film Project, jobs are first-come, first-served, and we prefer to keep that number around 8-12 people during production.
I DON'T HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE, CAN I APPLY?
Of course! We consider everyone who has a passion for filmmaking. We will welcome everyone on our sets as long as you are open and willing to learn, and we offer many opportunities to move up in our ranks and try out different jobs in preproduction, on set, and post-production!
DO YOU HAVE A STUDIO SPACE?
As of 2021, we do not have an official studio space. All of our shoots are done on location. If you would like to assist us with locations, you can apply to be a production assistant here, where you can assist in finding locations for our shoots. If you would like to offer a location suggestion or your own location, you can email us at auroraorientem@gmail.com.