Our Story
At Lightning Bulb Productions, we're inspired by true stories.
Our company was founded on the belief that sharing real human stories is the link to greater connections with our communities, friends and clients. In the modern world of digital and social media, there is no better way to get your message heard than through captivating video. Our mission is to help you shape your story into something that will cut through the static and reach the audience your organization deserves!
Meet The Team
Emily Graham-Handley
Founder / Filmmaker
Emily has spent a decade creating award-winning videos for companies, institutions, and non-profits. Her short documentary-style videos help organizations amplify their reach, sparking major brand growth and raising millions of dollars for worthy causes. Emily was the recipient of the CASE award for excellence in video fundraising, and received the Salem Film Festival Doc-a-chusetts Pitch award in 2023. Additionally, she was awarded the LEF Moving Image Fund grant and the Hispanic Federation Fund grant through Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Miranda Family Foundation.
Nico Rivers
Producer / Audio / Composer
Nico Rivers is a Boston-based audio engineer, sound designer and composer. After receiving a BA in Audio Production at Emerson College, he cut his teeth in recording studios in Boston and Los Angeles, studying and working with world renowned audio engineers and musicians. He began working with film and video in 2013 and has combined his passions for great audio and creative sound design to heighten the emotional impact of films, advertisements, fundraising videos and podcasts. His work has appeared in productions by BBC, Vox Media, Universal Pictures and more.