After graduating with a Drama degree from the U of A, Elise moved to Toronto and performed as a film and television actor working alongside artists like Cathrine O’Hara, Ally Sheedy and Helen Mirren. Elise was also the Office Manager for Applebox Productions, a commercial production company representing a roster of directors including Jan de Bont (known for the film Speed) and Frank Darabont (producer of the TV series The Walking Dead).

Elise returned to Edmonton to study radio and television arts at NAIT. She worked as a reporter at Access Television before being hired at A Channel to develop, produce and host the evening entertainment show WIRED.

She founded CameraCats Productions in Calgary, creating videos for prominent clients including The Fairmont Palliser Hotel, WestJet Vacations, The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Hotel, and,eCampus Alberta. CameraCats also produced “Fishing With The Dodger”, airing across Canada on CITY TV and on Wild TV in the U.S, earning her AMPIA nominations for Best Producer, Best Writer and Best Narrator.

As a Facilitator at Modern Muse Media, Elise is here to lend her wealth of experience to help others master the wild and crazy world of video production.