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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Chasing After Your Dream Home
This reel is a visually aesthetic video where the main character is chasing after different objects that are all found within the Rate app. She finally gets to catching the app which has all she needs.
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CD: Mike Wilson
Art Director: Emily Surma
DP: Joel Ruby
Editor: Emily Surma
Paper Reveal
This reel is a visually aesthetic stop motion piece meant to intrigue your interest visually and then it reveals a more “ad like” message to download the rate app.
CD: Mike Wilson
Art Director: Emily Surma
DP: Joel Ruby
Editor: Joel Ruby
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Football Hurt You Again
This reel was meant to play off the Chicago Bears loss in the playoffs this year. The Rate office headquarters are in Chicago and so we wanted to make a relatable reel about the struggles of going to work the day after the tragic loss.
CD: Jon Bugg
Art Director: Emily Surma
DP: Tony
Editor: Emily Surma
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Dad’s are Defrosting
This is going to get posted on the first day of spring and it’s meant to highlight the universal excitement that all dad’s feel when they see just one blade of grass on the ground… it’s go time!
CD: Jon Bugg
Art Director: Emily Surma
DP: Emily Surma
Editor: Emily Surma
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