Lauren Kerrigan is a recent graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder, with a focus on editing, animation, and both pre- and post-production workflows. This portfolio features a curated selection of projects completed between 2022 and 2025, showcasing her work across narrative film, experimental animation, and collaborative productions.
Her experience spans the full production pipeline—from concept development and storyboarding, to on-set coordination, and final delivery through detailed editing and animation. Whether working with live-action footage or frame-by-frame animated sequences, her work emphasizes rhythm, visual storytelling, and emotional tone.
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Spring 2025 Internship with Brian Hewlett, LLC.
As part of my internship with Brian Hewlett, LLC, I produced a three-episode video series designed to inform and educate visitors to the nonprofit organization’s website. I was responsible for filming, editing, and shaping the overall visual tone of the series. These videos aimed to communicate the organization’s mission and services in an accessible, engaging format for a wide audience.
Filming and editing by Lauren Kerrigan.
Scripting and graphic design by Brian Hewlett.
Bloom Blossoms Podcast - Episode 1
May 2025
Lights Camera Action - Spring Semester 2025
This project demonstrated our ability to work in pairs and collaborate effectively to produce a cohesive shot/reverse shot sequence. From planning to execution, the emphasis was on communication, continuity, and creative problem-solving.
Co-Directed by Lauren Kerrigan and Travis Crawford, edited by Lauren Kerrigan.
Shot Reverse Shot - Collaborative Short Scene Project
May 2025
Image - Fall Semester 2024
This project was designed to explore the fundamentals of motion and visual storytelling through animation. Given full creative freedom, I chose to animate a montage of rotoscoped moments set to one of my favorite songs. The result is a reflection of my more instinctual and creative side—an experiment in rhythm, texture, and emotion through movement.
Animation by Lauren Kerrigan, music by Foster the People.
Laurena Beat - Experimental Rotoscope Animation
October 2024
Cinema Production i - Spring Semester 2024
As part of a hands-on assignment in Laura Conway’s Film Production class, we recreated a scene from The Master to study shot composition, lighting, and performance direction. This exercise emphasized technical precision and collaborative filmmaking. I was responsible for editing the final cut.
Filmed and directed by Laura Conway's Film Production Class, edited by Lauren Kerrigan.
The Master - In Class Filming Assignment
March 2024
Experimental Digital Animation - Spring Semester 2024
This final project combined freehand and rotoscoped animation set to music, exploring rhythm, mood, and visual abstraction. It was a chance to experiment with layered textures and movement while pushing the boundaries of digital animation in a personal and expressive way.
Animation by Lauren Kerrigan, music by BXB Love.
Ice Tea - Animated Sequence
May 2024
Experimental Digital Animation - Spring Semester 2024
This stop-motion project explored the technique of pixelation—using live subjects frame by frame to create stylized, surreal movement. The goal was to demonstrate an understanding of motion, timing, and the physicality of animation through a hands-on, experimental process.
Animation by Lauren Kerrigan.
Pixelation - Animated Sequence
April 2024
Film Production Topics - Fall Semester 2023
A quiet, observational piece filmed and animated as a personal study of my cat, Charlotte. This project blends live-action footage with subtle animation to capture the small, expressive moments of everyday life.
Filmed and animated by Lauren Kerrigan.
Charlotte - Observational Short Film
October 2023
Moving Image Foundations ii - Spring Semester 2023
Co-written and co-directed by Lauren Kerrigan, Aidelis Colombany, and Elinor Zugazagoitia, this short film follows a young woman preparing for a date—only to be canceled on at the last minute. In the aftermath of disappointment, she finds unexpected comfort and companionship in her loyal dog.
Written and directed by Lauren Kerrigan, Aidelis Colombany, and Elinor Zugazagoitia.
A Girl’s Best Friend - Short Film
March 2023
Animation Production - Fall Semester 2022
A frame-by-frame rotoscope animation of Led Zeppelin’s iconic 1970 performance of “Whole Lotta Love” at the Royal Albert Hall. This project focused on capturing the energy, movement, and raw intensity of live performance through detailed and expressive animation.
Animation by Lauren Kerrigan.
Whole Lotta Love - Animated Sequence
December 2022