FOUNDER & OWNER

Eric M Wasserman was born and raised in Portland, Oregon and is an award-winning author of a short story collection, The Temporary Life, and a novel of old Hollywood, Celluloid Strangers. After over two decades in education, including having been a tenured professor of English and advancing a Popular Literature & Film program, he now writes full-time. He is the founder and owner of MEW / EMW Productions, a new type of publishing and visual media company advocating for a different type of literary and cinematic approach and appeal for modern entertainment that champions the creativity of others and the creativity others believe in.

Watch Eric talk about MEW / EMW Productions and indie publishing.
August 2026
Publisher’s Talk: Červená Barva Press

Listen to Eric talk about his work and read an excerpt from his novel, Celluloid Strangers.
March 2013
Community Concern: 88.1 WZIP Radio

OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Kaylie Yaceczko is MEW / EMW Productions’ outreach and engagement specialist. She has quickly progressed professionally in social media expertise and development, website design, on-set visual media script supervising, freelance photography, and cultivating potential clients for work in her fields. A digital marketing manager by trade, Kaylie utilizes her background in language studies and human resources to advance discussions in our culture she finds most important in today’s transformative world. She is currently developing her first novel and is committed to bringing stories to life that personally address her generation’s changing views. A lifelong Midwesterner, she makes no apologies for pampering her cats when not being immersed in creativity with a great cup of coffee.

TECHNICAL ADVISOR

Michael J. Atwood holds an undergraduate degree in English from Boston College and a graduate degree in Creative Writing from the University of Southern California. He has many years of experience in the indie publishing world and has released several book-length works of fiction. A lifelong avid runner, he has a passion for almost daily jogs where he is alone with his own creativity. When not involved in Education and coaching, he enjoys nothing more than spending time with his wife and children and cheering on his favorite Boston area sports teams. He is a technical advisor to MEW / EMW Productions.

CREATIVE CONSULTANT

Eric Vaughan is an award-winning commercial and independent director/producer with extensive experience in leading-edge media production from narrative films to VR/immersive work. He has produced festival award-winning projects, including stop-motion animation. He is currently developing several cutting-edge narrative projects of social relevance. Eric now lives with his loving family in Akron, Ohio, after decades of working in the Southern California visual media community. He is a creative consultant to MEW / EMW Productions.

CREATIVE CONSULTANT

Alexander Tennent got his start working on a variety of production roles for movies, client videos, and sports in the Pacific Northwest. He loves developing original content of integrity and sustaining relevance. Living in Northeast Ohio for the past decade after further establishing his visual media career in Los Angeles allows him to continue exploring his passions for cooking, soccer, and discussing the issues of our day. He enjoys spending time with his partner and rambunctious but adorable dogs. Alex serves as a creative consultant for MEW / EMW Productions.