Cara Friez is a Pittsburgh-based media production professional, educator, and creative strategist with extensive experience across video production, post-production, marketing, and curriculum development.

Cara has produced, directed, shot, and edited content for a wide range of clients and platforms, including CBS's As the World Turns, The Andy Warhol Museum, Spirit Airlines, MSC Cruises, and Miami City Ballet. Her early career included production work with the Discovery Channel and National Geographic.

Most recently, she produced and edited pride/prom, a feature-length documentary spotlighting the LGBTQ+ prom at The Andy Warhol Museum. Her editorial work has been recognized with Davey, Telly, and Lovie Awards, including a Best in Show honor at the Davey Awards.

Cara holds an MFA in Motion Pictures and Television from the Academy of Art University and a BS in Communication from East Carolina University. She is an Avid Certified Media Composer Instructor and Adobe Certified Professional in Premiere Pro.