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Mi Tierra

Mi Tierra is a short film about the American Dream and fatherhood. This story follows Miguel, a Salvadoran immigrant who has barricaded himself and his children to avoid deportation. 

Director: Sandra Camargo

Status: Complete

Festivals:

Global Impact Film Festival 2019

Immigration Film Fest 2019

Great Lakes International Film Festival 2019

Technical:

Arri Amira 2k 4:4:4

Zeiss Ultra Primes

Mi Tierra Short Film
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Pescando

Two friends are left stranded without their pants as they fish and play in the LA River. 

 

Directors: October Wyatt & Sofia Benito

 

Technical:

Red Scarlet Dragon 5k 8:1

2:35 Aspect Ratio

Zeiss Contax Lenses

1/4 & 1/2 Black Pro Mist

Pink River
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No Fear

No Fear is a commercial produced for the ngo, InspireDR based out of Cabarete, Dominican Republic. Our protagonist is afraid of the ocean which gets in the way of the family enjoying each others company. The solution is to learn how to swim and despite early frustration, he succeeds and becomes comfortable in the water.

Status: Complete

Tech:

Sony Fs5 4K

Leica Summilux R

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Glove Up

Glove Up is a online video advertisement for Round 15 Boxing Gym located in Temple Hills, Maryland. We decided to approach the commercial from the POV of one of its members in order to humanize the experience and to show that its not all about blood and guts.

Status: Complete

Director: Mauricio Ventura & Sandra Camargo

Technical:

Canon C300 MKIII

Atlas Orion Anamorphic’s

Glove Up Commercial
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The Free

The Free is a internal Commercial video made for the non profit Organization, Children of The Night. This short 45 second commercial demonstrates the dangers teenagers face when leaving behind their shelters.

Director: Rachel Meguerdinian

Technical:

Arri Alexa Mini 4:3 2.8k Pro Res 4444

Arri Master Anamorphic 50mm

Tokina Cine 100mm Macro

1/4 Hollywood Black Magic

The Free - Children of The Night Commercial
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Lady Camera

A retired filmmaker must decide whether or not to break up with his passion for cinema or continue his toxic relationship with Lady Camera, a real live camera personified.

Status: Post-Production

Technical:

Sony Venice Super 35

Arri Alura 30-80

Cooke Panchro

Leitz 100 Macro

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Whom To Be Pilot

Whom To Be is a Web Series Pilot which follows an aspiring actress and a delivery man whose life changes after realizing the power of acting and pretending to be someone else for a change.

Status: Post-Production

Technical:
Canon C300 MK III 4k Raw

Cooke Panchro TLS

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American Dreamerz

American Dreamerz is a political satire focused on demonstrating the flaws within the American political system all while providing good laughs and a look into the home of a Mexican family. 

Director: Martin Elicea 

Technical:

Alexa Mini 4kUHD 4444 Pro Res

Zeiss CP2

Black Pro Mist 1/4

1:85 Aspect Ratio

 

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Frozen Love

Frozen Love is a short biographical narrative on the lives of Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. They find themselves at odds when Jim, a photographer decides that they must continue their photoshoot shirtless.

Director: Joanna Philbin

Status: Post-Production

Technical:

Arri Alexa Mini Pro Res 444 4kUHD

Zeiss CP2 Lenses

1/4 Black Pro Mist

35mm Film Scan

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Kiss On Me

“Kiss On Me” is a music video for the artist Aris Anye, the video focuses on the definition of love and passion through intimate moments found within four distinct relationships.

Director: Jalaya Hollis

Status: Post-Production

Technical:

Arri Alexa Mini 444 Pro Res

Zeiss CP2

Black Soft FX

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Urination Complication

Urination Complication follows a desperate women who must quickly find a bathroom before nature overtakes her bladder.

Director: Elliot Rosen

Film Festivals:

Filmaka 2nd Place Winner 2019

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Technical:

Arri Alexa Mini 3.2k Pro Res 4444 XQ

Angeniuex Optimo Zooms 16-40mm

Angeniuex Optimo Zooms 30-80mm

Arri/Zeiss Ultra Primes

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Aeolus

Aeolus is a Sci-Fi film about a regretful astronaut who finds a second chance in reconnecting with his son.

Director: Diego Ugalde

Status: Post-Production

Technical:

Red Dragon 6k Raw

Zeiss Standard Speeds

Glimmer Glass 1/4

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People In The Attic

People In The Attic is about Jonathan, a husband, father and grandfather dealing with past demons from the Vietnam War. 

Director: Mike Petrella 

Status: Post-Production

Technical:

Arri Alexa Mini 4kUHD 4444 Pro Res 

Super Baltars 

1:85 Aspect Ratio

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Fashion Film

Fashion Film shot at the old LA Zoo in Los, Angeles California.

Director: Rachel Meguerdinian

Technical:

Red Dragon 6k 3:2 8:1 Compression

Arri Master Anamorphic 50mm

1/4 Hollywood Black Magic

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The One

After performing an impromptu at of kindness for a stranger, a young man is followed out of a New York subway station,  by an unlikely suitor. When the young man arrives home, he finds the stranger has stalked him  with plans to complete a religious experience beyond anyones control. 

Director: Nathaniel Irving

 

Technical:

 

Alexa Mini UHD 4:4:4

Leica Summicron-C

Aspect 2:35

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Mi Tierra
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Pink River
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No Fear
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Glove Up
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The Free
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Lady Camera
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Whom To Be Pilot
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American Dreamerz
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Frozen Love
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Kiss On Me
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Urination Complication
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People In The Attic
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Fashion Film
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