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On the set of “Siempre Esperanza“

2018-19 International co-production between NOVA Alexandria students (FCI) and film students in Oaxaca, Mexico from 100Volando Escuela de Cine & UNIVAS – Universidad de Jose Vansconselos de Oaxaca.
Oaxaca, Mexico crew “Siempre Esperanza”
FCI – NOVA crew 2018-19
Tom Mallan & Lucy G/E on set @ HB Woodlawn

 

On the set of VCU Summer intensive productions

VCU Cinema program ranked in 2017 as VA’s top film school –  Students shoot on 35mm film

with Rob Tregenza
the Talk before the shoot
with Sedik, NOVA Alexandria Alum
with Dr. Rob Tregenza, Director of VCU Cinema program and Kirk Kjeldsen, MFA, faculty.

 

On the set of 2017-2018 FCI production on Climate Change 

Directing Workshop 2017-18

Dr. Jill Biden, faculty in the English Department, NOVA and Dr. Annette Haggray, Provost of NOVA Alexandria dropped by on our set.

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Presenting the members of the 2017-2018 Film Collaborative International (FCI)

FCI 2017-18

We are excited about our film projects this year and gearing up for the story idea competition. Screenwriting students are eagerly waiting to turn the finalist’s idea into a script.

2017 George Mason University – Film and Video Studies program ice cream social with my former film students – NOVA alums, now in FAVS program

with Fernando
with Colin
with Cai
with Matt
with Mitch
with Britney
with Erblin
with Jordan
with Oscar
with Chris

On the set of Spring 2017 FCI production: Between 2 Worlds 

Directing Workshop 2016-17

Our Dean visits us first day of the shoot to wish us well
Introducing Jimmie (Our Dean) to the cast & crew

Our set is always a cultural experience – students learning how to eat Ethiopian food
It’s a wrap! Love the diversity of our students!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trip to Manzanillo, Cuba to link up with faculty in the Arts (March 2017)

with Prof. Mayelin (Prof of Dance) & Lic. Ramón Leonardo Cabrera Figueredo (Cinema Scholar & Critique)

with Professors in the Arts from University of Granma, Cuba

at the Tobacco factory with our hosts Profs. Eduardo, Laritza & Dangel

 

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Sunset in Manzanillo
with Yomisel, choreographer and Director of Cultural Center of Manzanillo, Cuba

Jammin’ with old school son cubano band

Manzanillo, Cuba – images

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 2016 NOVA Student Film Festival

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Photo by: Consuelo Pena © 2016 Film Collaborative International – Alexandria

On the set of Spring 2016 FCI production: an International collaboration of Final Exam

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Photo by: various FCI members © 2016 Film Collaborative International – Alexandria

Fulbright Specialist program in in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia – Fall 2015

in class with Miki lecturing AAU enwf group shot

 2015 Fulbright Program “from Script to Screen workshop” productions stills:

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Yes, it is a crane…a homemade one 🙂 necessity is the mother of inventions at its best!

 2015 US Embassy – Ethiopia

“Telling HerStory” screenwriting workshop focused on using the art of film and screenwriting to address Gender Based Violence (GBV) issues.

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Some of the films shots this year were featured at the 2nd Annual NOVA Student Film Festival

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On the set of Spring 2015 FCI productions

Directing Workshop 2014-15

It’s a wrap! 3 Productions for Spring 2015 Directing Workshop wrapped on schedule!

slate 2015

more production stills coming soon….


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and for some artistic production stills….

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Photo by: Anh Nguyen © 2015 Film Collaborative – Alexandria

On the set of Spring 2014 FCI productions

Directing Workshop 2013-14

4 Productions wrapped on schedule!

Production for the films that were slated for mid-semester (Spring 2014) has wrapped. Thanks be to GOD, students from the collaborative shot 4 short films in 3 days!  Below are the productions stills:

The Shoot: Day 3 (and final day) March 15, 2014- a 16-hour shoot @ NOVA Alexandria – Tyler Bldg.

In conference for Niia’s shoot
Tatiana, line producer+AD+PM still smiling at 7 in the AM
Director Niia breakdowns her vision for the scene
Actor Alex rehearsing…or day dreaming?
Alex trying out for America’s next top model
Tatiana’s smile faded 10 hours later
Charmonix: “guys, why are you all staring at me?”
I’m watching you all!
knowledge transfer – Niko: “the best way to hold the boom is this way”
Niaa’s set
Niia’s set
Director Erik getting ready for his shoot
Erik in deep thought…Director mode
Niia’s set
Niia’s set
finally food!
Erik’s set
Erik’s set
Erik’s set
Tatiana setting up the next shot
Erik’s set
Erik’s set
Erik’s set; setting up the shot
Nice…are you sure this room is in Tyler?
Erik’s set
Erik in conference with DP
Erik directing his actor
16 hours later…it’s a wrap!
16 hours later…it’s a wrap! REALLY!
warning: creepy Timmy was spotted on the Alexandria campus!
slate: last day shoot

The Shoot: Day 2 – March 2, 2014 – a 7-hour shoot @ Arlington Independent Media – Studio

Welcome to AIM!
Director: what do i do now? Line Producer: uuhh call Action!
oh yeah…and ACTION!
Alex’s set
Alex’s set
Director Alex pretending to direct but really thinking of his next union break
Alex’s set
Alex’s set
no paparazzis on the set!
Alex’s set
but we have an electronic slate!!!
“Prof. Lucy am getting extra credit for this right?”
“Wow I didn’t know it took so much to make a film”
Alex’s set
Alex’s set
the director on a union break while Tatiana, Line Producer in a panic
finally food!
DP aka NIKO in conference
Alex’s set
acting in a film within a film
Lucy: “Niko are these kids driving you crazy yet?”
director on another union break
Day 2 – it’s a wrap…well maybe not

The Shoot: Day 1 – March 1, 2014 – a 16-hour shoot @ NOVA Alexandria – Tyler Bldg.

Before we start, we give Thanks!
and ACTION!
David’s set
Director discussing shot with DP
David’s set
Semear being a cool extra
David’s set
but we have an electronic slate
David’s set
camera shy extras
David’s set
David’s set
Saed on the boom mic
Director Niia discussing shot with DP
Niia’s set
Niia’s set
Niia’s set
Niia’s set
in addition to directing I can also act
Director reflecting on directing
no paparazzis allowed on the set
I swear he is drinking almond milk!
ok it’s wrap!
Day 1

The Casting Call:

what does a line producer do again?
a producer’s job is to just look pretty
Director Alex auditioning actors
the audition
the audition
a line producer’s job is all that???
Director David breaking the 4th wall
when am bored during auditions I draw
in conference…
Alex auditioning actors…or drawing?
we can be artistic while working hard
Director Niia auditioning actors with Jessi next to her
the audition
the audition
Director giving direction
Director Niia giving direction with a smile
Santino doing Bruce Lee
Producer & Director hard at work
Director and Line Producer side by side
we can be artistic while working hard part 2
the audition
the audition
the audition
the director
Director and Producer side by side
Producer? not sure doing what?
“you see, this scene is about…”
the audition captured on camera
Producer distracting Director
uhhhh on a serious note though

Photo by: Santino Fernandez © 2014 Film Collaborative – Alexandria

Fall 2013 – On a documentary shoot – “The Art of Political Change – Union of Concerned Artists”

Working on documentary "The Art of Political Change - The Union of concerned Artists"
Working on documentary “The Art of Political Change – The Union of concerned Artists”

2013 48 hours Film project

NOVA Alexandria film students took part in the 48 hours film project after taking one Directing Course – my warriors!

After the screening of their film at the American Film Institute, posing for the paparazzi 🙂

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After screening of their film at the American Film Institute
After screening of their film at the American Film Institute