We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Rebecca Elias a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Rebecca, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today What do you think Corporate America gets wrong in your industry? Any stories or anecdotes that illustrate why this matters?

In the media industry, PAs, grips, and other positions that aren’t as high profile as actors and directors get used and abused. A lot of time there is no paid overtime, no time for bathroom breaks, no time to eat, and by the time you get home at night and have to get back to set the next day, you barely have time to sleep. These people, don’t get paid much. The saying “starving artist” exists for a reason. The thing is…without these core members of a production team, the job can’t get done. The directors won’t get their wishes, the actors won’t have everything prepared for them when they arrive, and things won’t look good for the directors of photography…production is a team sport, and members should be treated equally.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

Your business is your livelihood…so is mine.

Without trustworthy, fun, and loyal clients…what do you have?

Let’s see if we can make magic together!

Rebecca Elias Abboud
Owner of REM LLC

Media, nature, art and animal nerd

Since 2002, Rebecca has been producing, filming, and editing videos. In 2009, with the introduction of DSLRs, she picked up photography and hasn’t turned her back on media making since!

After receiving her Bachelor’s in Film and Media Arts and her Master’s in Media Management, she started to strategize and create with a bigger purpose. She believes having an aerial view of creative helps for a more well-rounded plan of action that drives results. There is a lot of hard work and resources put into creating media, Rebecca wants to make sure your audience sees it!

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With an extensive network of freelancers and contractors, REM is dedicated to bringing your ideas to life and helping you achieve your goals.

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In her free time, Rebecca volunteers with New Leash on Life, a non-profit that brings sheltered dogs and incarcerated individuals together to help heal. She takes nature walks, photographs flowers, spends time with her nephew and nieces, listens to music, and enjoys the arts and cultures of Philadelphia. She also has an adopted dog named Buzz Lightyear…to infinity and beyond!

Instagram: notorious_bec

Can you open up about how you funded your business?

I worked a normal job and kept saving money. With the money I saved, I started buying equipment, cloud space, created a webspace, getting clients, saving that money to get more equipment and the ball kept rolling until I could go full time.

Do you have any insights you can share related to maintaining high team morale?

Perfection isn’t possible. Hard work, passion, communication, and honesty is most important. Be a good person, it will attract good people.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.rebeccaeliasmedia.com
• Instagram: notorioius_bec

Image Credits

Photos by Rebecca Elias Media