Meet Our Team
Allison Thompson
Founder, Executive Producer, Director, Writer, Sound Designer, Post-Production Coordinator
Allison is a recent graduate of Fitchburg State University who majored in film & video production and an Executive Producer at False Awakening Productions. At her core, Ally is a storyteller who aims to represent the complex human condition through film. She enjoys applying her affinity for storytelling to various aspects of filmmaking, including production design, writing, producing, sound design, etc.
False Awakening Credits:
Enjoy The Silence, We Who Wander, I Love You Today, The Way Of The Mouse, Scalae Sensus, Monument, Dream Girl
Seth Rigby
Founder, Executive Producer, Editor, Marketing Director, Tech Lead
After 4 years of learning Engineering at a trade school, Seth decided to pivot towards Film/Video Production, taking the Engineering knowledge along with him. He is involved in most aspects of production, but specializes in post production editing. When he's not on a set or editing, he's often tinkering with new and improvised gadgets to open doors in what is possible in the process of video/movie making.
False Awakening Credits:
Enjoy The Silence, We Who Wander, I Love You Today, The Way Of The Mouse, Scalae Sensus, Monument, Dream Girl
Ania MacIndewar
Founder, Writer, Cinematographer, Colorist
Ania graduated Fitchburg State University in May of 2025, with a Major in Film & Video Production and a Minor in Art. Now a founder of False Awakening Productions, Ania is committed to bringing stories to life through visual media. To her there is nothing more fulfilling than pushing filmmaking to its limits and using cinematography to externalize a character’s inner experience.
False Awakening Credits:
Enjoy The Silence, We Who Wander, I Love You Today, The Way Of The Mouse, Scalae Sensus, Monument, Dream Girl
Adam Fournier
Editor, Sound Design, Marketing
Adam Fournier (Fitchburg State University, Class of ’25) specializes in editing and post-production. Throughout his college career, he edited documentaries [Ward of the State (2024); The Little Girl In The Photo Is Me (2024)], narrative film [D(ie) 20 (2023); A Mime, A Magician, and A Sandwich (2024)], and podcast episodes for Perseverantia, Fitchburg State’s Podcast Network. He first worked with False Awakening on their short film debut, Dream Girl (2025) and continues to do so to bring False Awakening’s visions to life, where he can experiment in a post-production playground.
False Awakening Credits:
Enjoy The Silence, We Who Wander, Monument, Dream Girl
Emjay Hanson
Editor, Marketing, Graphic Design, Production Hand
A powerhouse of graphic design and video editing, Emjay has a distinct eye for design that has shined through over 4 years of experience with both creative mediums. They prioritize organization, experimental creativity, and dedication to breaking boundaries in art. Their Bachelor of Science degree in Communications at Fitchburg State University, with a double major in Film/Video and Graphic Design, further accentuates their enthusiasm for geometric and abstract art.
False Awakening Credits:
Enjoy The Silence