I am a current content creator for Rate Mortgage Company. Where I get to art direct, film, edit and design social forward content for the companies Instagram, Tik Tok, LinkedIn, etc.
Rate Content Creation
It’s Different When It’s Yours
Do you not care more about your home when it’s actually yours? I know I would treat my grout tile a lot different if I owned the place rather than rented. This video carousel is meant to show the reality of caring for your space, once it’s truly yours.
CD: Mike Wilson
Art Director: Emily Surma
DP: Joel Ruby
Editor: Emily Surma
Your Home, Your 9 Lives
A dining table transforms through nine distinct setups, each reflecting the moments that bring a home to life. The piece highlights the human side of Rate… making the brand feel relatable, authentic, and personable.
CD: Jon Bugg
Art Director: Emily Surma
DP: Tony
Editor: Emily Surma
Let’s Stay In
A cozy movie night and real-life connection. It’s a glimpse into the moments that matter, giving Rate a warm, human presence that feels less like a brand and more like part of the story.
CD: Jon Bugg
Art Director: Emily Surma
DP: Tony
Editor: Emily Surma
It’s ____ Season
This January reel captures the energy of new seasons… resetting routines, prioritizing wellness, and creating space for what’s next. It’s a visual reminder that growth begins at home, and every new chapter starts with a simple refresh.
CD: Mike Wilson
Art Director: Emily Surma
DP: Emily Surma
Editor: Emily Surma
Husband vs Rate Pilates
A Rate Pilates class at home… one partner in full flow, the other barely surviving. Playful, relatable, and a little too real, it shows the Rate app as wellness that fits real life (and real effort levels).
CD: Mike Wilson
Art Director: Emily Surma
DP: Emily Surma
Editor: Emily Surma
A View From Above
A bird’s-eye view over a single rug reveals the many moments that unfold within a home. Through it all, Rate remains a steady presence, there for every chapter of life.
CD: Mike Wilson
Art Director/Copywriter: Emily Surma
DP: Joel Ruby
Editor: Emily Surma