Erica Silverman is a writer and director known for her distinctive narrative voice and emotionally resonant storytelling. Working across narrative films, commercials, and music videos, she creates visually rich work that balances cinematic craft with deeply human characters and experiences.
Her work for artists including Leon Bridges, Gregg Allman, Avril Lavigne, and Robert Ellis has been recognized by Rolling Stone, Billboard, People, and SXSW. Erica’s music videos have garnered millions of views online while earning praise for their originality, visual style, and storytelling. Her commercial work includes collaborations with brands such as Pizza Hut, Dell, Atmos, and Austin FC, bringing the same cinematic sensibility and character-driven approach to branded storytelling.
As a filmmaker, Erica has built a body of work that moves seamlessly between short-form and long-form storytelling. Her films Tour Song, Loveable, and Passing Through screened at festivals including HollyShorts, Austin Arthouse, and Denver Film Festival before securing worldwide distribution. Most recently, her feature screenplay Gene was selected as a semifinalist at the Nashville Film Festival.
Whether directing a commercial, music video, or narrative film, Erica is drawn to stories with emotional depth, memorable characters, and a strong sense of place. She continues to develop original film projects while collaborating with artists, brands, and creative partners who share her passion for meaningful storytelling.