About

Bridget McKenna is currently working and creating in Pittsburgh, PA. She graduated from the University of the Arts with a BFA in Photo and Film Media in 2018. This unique degree has given her a versatile set of skills including a strong understanding of cameras and lenses, audio recording and editing, lighting for both photos and video, analog practices, as well as a strong understanding of softwares for both photo and video.

Her thesis short film A to B is currently being submitted to festivals and is an official selection of: National Film Festival for Talented Youth, The Philadelphia Film Society Showcase, Reel Recovery Film Festival 2018, and Damn! Film Series, as well as a semi- finalist of The Portland Oregon Women’s Film Festival.

Bridget has experience shooting commercially for marketing purposes, but in her own work strives to use lighting and color to construct a slightly "off" reality. In her film work, she likes to explore family structures, memory, and interpretations of shared pasts.

Bridget currently is the Media Equipment Manager at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts and Media, where she oversees and maintains the studios, darkroom, and equipment.

Bridget also works as the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra’s Manager of Marketing and Social Media, where she creates content for the orchestra’s social media, blog, and promotional materials.

Inquiries: bridget.mckenna1@gmail.com