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A film festival is an organized, extended presentation of films in one or more cinemas or screening venues, usually in a single city or region. Increasingly, film festivals show some films outdoors. Films may be of recent date and, depending upon the festival's focus, can include international and domestic releases. Some festivals focus on a specific film-maker or genre (e.g., film noir) or subject matter (e.g., horror film festivals). A number of film festivals specialise in short films of a defined maximum length. Film festivals are typically annual events. Some film historians do not consider Film Festivals as official releases of film, like Jerry Beck. The best known film festivals are the Venice Film Festival, the Cannes Film Festival, the Toronto Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival, and the Berlin International Film Festival, the latter being the largest film festival worldwide, based on attendance. The Venice Film Festival is the oldest major festival. The Melbourne International Film Festival is the largest film festival in the Southern Hemisphere and one of the oldest in the world. A 2013 study found 3,000 active films festivals worldwide—active defined as having held an event in the previous 24 months.
A short film is any film not long enough to be considered a feature film. Although no consensus exists as to where that boundary is drawn, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences defines a short film as "an original motion picture that has a running time of 40 minutes or less, including all credits". The term featurette originally applied to a film longer than a short subject, but shorter than a standard feature film.
The increasingly rare term short subject means approximately the same thing. An industry term, it carries more of an assumption that the film is shown as part of a presentation along with a feature film. Short is an abbreviation for either term. Short films are often screened at local, national, or international film festivals and made by independent filmmakers for non profit, either with a low budget or no budget at all. They are usually funded by film grants, non profit organizations, sponsor, or personal funds. Short films are generally used by filmmakers to gain experience and/or prove their talent in order to gain funding for future films from private investors, entertainment companies, or film studios.
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A film, also called a movie, motion picture or photoplay, is a series of still images which, when shown on a screen, creates the illusion of moving images due to the phi phenomenon. This optical illusion causes the audience to perceive continuous motion between separate objects viewed rapidly in succession. A film is created by photographing actual scenes with a motion picture camera; by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques; by means of CGI and computer animation; or by a combination of some or all of these techniques and other visual effects. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to the industry of films and filmmaking or to the art of filmmaking itself. The contemporary definition of cinema is the art of simulating experiences to communicate ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty or atmosphere by the means of recorded or programmed moving images along with other sensory stimulations.
The process of filmmaking is both an art and an industry.
Luke Matheny (born December 23, 1976) is an American actor, writer, and director. Matheny is an Academy Award winner, receiving the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for God of Love.
Matheny was born in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, the son of DiAnn and Mat Matheny, a pipe welder and furniture designer. He graduated from Wilmington's Concord High School in 1993 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1997 from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.
He later worked as a reporter and copy editor for a variety of trade magazines, including the respected television trade magazine, Electronic Media, and web sites in Chicago. His career includes stints as a synopsis writer for Netflix and as a story editor for the MTV series Made.
In 1998 Matheny developed a plan with three friends to shoot a movie about three under-appreciated losers from Chicago who quit their jobs, move to Paris, and become street musicians. Matheny and his friends quit their jobs, moved to Paris, and started shooting the film in May 2001. The film premiered at the 2003 Wilmington Independent Film Festival. Matheny recalled, "It was weird; we hit the ground and started casting people off the street. We were hanging out with Parisian models. It was like this weird Cinderella experience. At the end of it we were all completely broke and living with our parents. ... There're probably 33 funny minutes in it, but we really had no idea what we were doing at all. And at some point I decided that I really wanted to keep doing this."
Synopsis: An odd tale of a 10-year-old superhero and a stolen dog. Bio: Levi Abrino was raised on a dairy farm in Western Pennsylvania. Leaving the farm for Penn State University, he earned degrees in Geography and Filmmaking, which he used to land a job on the teller line of a rural bank. Here, his duties included cashing checks, taking deposits, and playing the crook in Friday-morning bank robbery drills. Levi is a 2010 graduate of New York University's Film Directing MFA program. He currently resides in New York City's East Village where he works as a teacher and editor, notably editing the 2011 Oscar-winning short film "God of Love." He returns frequently to his family's farm in Pennsylvania though to make films, including "I Ran with a Gray Ghost." You can catch his most recent fil...
SOCAPA Advanced Project written and directed by Anthony Romaguera - NYC 2013 Starring: Jake Lewis, Angelina Accary, Levi Abrino, and Lisa Rubin. Crew: Cinematography - Michael Stevantoni Assistant Camera - Paige Enslow Sound Artist - Nathan Cohen Production Manager - Spencer Slovic Assistance from Instructors: Levi Abrino Brad Heck Lisa Rubin Jen Gerber
Sonia (Cristin Milioti), a neurotic and charming jingle writer, dreams of having an exciting life. The sudden marriage proposal and subsequent ultimatum from her easygoing boyfriend (Dan Soder) force Sonia to confront whether she wants to join the ranks of her married friends or pursue her fantasies. Release date: October 21 st Director: Sasha Gordon Screenplay: Sasha Gordon Music composed by: Sasha Gordon Story by: Sasha Gordon, Levi Abrino
(2011) Trailer for Sherman, an animated short. Sherman struggles with the reality of being an imaginary friend when his creator grows up and leaves. Directed and Animated by Kate Tsang Sherman voiced by Levi Abrino 3 mins HD Video trailer music credit: Start A War by The National
A Lesson In Jealousy Epic Journey of a Fatty trying to win back his ex girlfriend. Short Film [16mm Reversal] Directed by Jake Filton Written by Jake Filton •Cinematographer: Nefeli Tsipouridi •AD: Alex Dorman •Editors: Jake Filton •Foley Artist: Levi Abrino
SOCAPA Advanced Project written and directed by Paige Enslow - NYC 2013 Starring: Nancy Ozelli and Mary Looram Crew: Cinematography - Anthony Romaguera Assistant Camera - Nathan Cohen Sound Artist - Spencer Slovic Production Manager - Michael Stevantoni Assistance from Instructors: Levi Abrino Brad Heck Jen Gerber Lisa Rubin
SOCAPA Advanced Project written and directed by Nathan Cohen - NYC 2013 Starring: Tina Nikolova and J. Parker Wood Crew: Cinematography - Paige Enslow Assistant Camera - Spencer Slovic Sound Artist - Michael Stevantoni Production Manager - Anthony Romaguera Assistance from Instructors: Levi Abrino Brad Heck Lisa Rubin
The unbelievable true story of Brian Robert Wriglesworth -- from his early days as a laborer on the Knob Farm to his soccer stardom and eventual banishment from the sport to his apprenticeship with the three wisemen of Nittany Crossing to his marriage to Sarah Kepner -- culminating in a shotgun birth grand finale. Directed and narrated by friend, filmmaker, and best man Levi Abrino. Remastered with new subtitles for the Italian section.
www.lukemathenyfilms.com http://facebook.com/godoflovefilm http://twitter.com/lukematheny A lovestruck, lounge-singing darts champion finds his prayers are answered -- literally -- when he mysteriously receives a box of love-inducing darts. Written and directed by Luke Matheny. Cinematography by Bobby Webster. Edited by Levi Abrino. Produced by Gigi Dement, Stefanie Walmsley, Ryan Silbert. Starring Luke Matheny, Marian Brock, Christopher Hirsch, Miguel Rosales, Emily Young. Academy Award Nominee for Best Live Action Short Film; Winner of a Student Academy Award for Best Short Film; Official Selection, Telluride Film Festival; Special Jury Recognition, Aspen Shortsfest; Best Student Short, Woodstock Film Festival; Excellence in Filmmaking Award, Angelus Film Festival; Best Short Fi...
SOCAPA Advanced Project written and directed by Anthony Romaguera - NYC 2013 Starring: Jake Lewis, Angelina Accary, Levi Abrino, and Lisa Rubin. Crew: Cinematography - Michael Stevantoni Assistant Camera - Paige Enslow Sound Artist - Nathan Cohen Production Manager - Spencer Slovic Assistance from Instructors: Levi Abrino Brad Heck Lisa Rubin Jen Gerber
Sonia (Cristin Milioti), a neurotic and charming jingle writer, dreams of having an exciting life. The sudden marriage proposal and subsequent ultimatum from her easygoing boyfriend (Dan Soder) force Sonia to confront whether she wants to join the ranks of her married friends or pursue her fantasies. Release date: October 21 st Director: Sasha Gordon Screenplay: Sasha Gordon Music composed by: Sasha Gordon Story by: Sasha Gordon, Levi Abrino
From the "Hot and Cold" b/w "Waterfall" and "Everywhere" 7-inch, out March 18, 2014 on Merge Records. Vinyl: http://www.mergerecords.com/hot-and-cold-7-inch Download: http://smarturl.it/HotAndCold Stream: http://spoti.fi/1cV8nqe Featuring: Ex Hex (Mary Timony, Betsy Wright, Laura Harris) Ian Svenonius as the man Stephen Lanning II as the waiter Directed by Lara Gallagher Produced by Robert D'Esposito Cinematography by Aubree Bernier-Clarke Costume and Production Design by Jade Harris Editorial and Effects by Levi Abrino Co-Producer: Jordan B. Hamilton Associate Producer: Emily Yurek Assistant Director: Magdalene Serpa Art Director: Drew Laughery Set Dresser: Matt Hopkins Hair and Make-up: Samantha Denecke Additional Make-up: Bri Alberts Assistant Camera: Allison Johnson Gaffer: A.J....
From the album Trouble, out January 28, 2014 on Merge Records. Vinyl / CD: http://www.mergerecords.com/hospitality-trouble Download: http://smarturl.it/HospitalityLP2 Stream: http://spoti.fi/1f7j3zu Featuring: Emma Kenney, Rachel Resheff, Tracey Lewis, Kendall Webb Hospitality: Amber Papini, Nathan Michel, Brian Betancourt Directed By: Lara Gallagher Produced By: Rachel Michelle Fernandes, Alexandra Vivas Cinematography By: John Wakayama Carey Choreography By: Caroline Partamian Art Director: Leah Giblin Hair + Make-up: Onica Aldridge 1st AD: Lane Rudnick AC: Jesse Gustafson Gaffer: Doug Zajackowski 2nd Unit DP: Leah M Ross DIT: Matt Black, Guy Wagner Production Assistants: Meg Leahy, Jason Conde, Jake Hubbard Editor: Sarah Marcus Credi...
It Had to Be You Sonia is a neurotic jingle writer who's always dreamt of a big and exciting life. Surprised by a sudden proposal and subsequent ultimatum from her easy-going boyfriend, Chris, Sonia has to decide whether she'll join the ranks of her married friends or take a leap and pursue her fantasies. A whimsical romantic comedy that's raunchy and yet gentle, 'It Had To Be You' explores the choices women face today while satirizing cultural expectations of gender and romance. Director: Sasha Gordon Writers: Levi Abrino (story), Sasha Gordon (story) Stars: Cristin Milioti, Dan Soder, Halley Feiffer
SOCAPA Advanced Project written and directed by Nathan Cohen - NYC 2013 Starring: Tina Nikolova and J. Parker Wood Crew: Cinematography - Paige Enslow Assistant Camera - Spencer Slovic Sound Artist - Michael Stevantoni Production Manager - Anthony Romaguera Assistance from Instructors: Levi Abrino Brad Heck Lisa Rubin
SOCAPA Advanced Project written and directed by Spencer Slovic - NYC 2013 Starring: Alex Poe, Sharon Loo, and Erik DeCicco Crew: Cinematography - Nathan Cohen Assistant Camera - Michael Stevantoni Sound Artist - Anthony Romaguera Production Manager - Paige Enslow Assistance from Instructors: Levi Abrino Brad Heck Lisa Rubin Jen Gerber
SOCAPA Advanced Project written and directed by Paige Enslow - NYC 2013 Starring: Nancy Ozelli and Mary Looram Crew: Cinematography - Anthony Romaguera Assistant Camera - Nathan Cohen Sound Artist - Spencer Slovic Production Manager - Michael Stevantoni Assistance from Instructors: Levi Abrino Brad Heck Jen Gerber Lisa Rubin
Like us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/5ifkg Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LatestXplorer Sonia is a neurotic jingle writer who's always dreamt of a big and exciting life. Surprised by a sudden proposal and subsequent ultimatum from her easy-going boyfriend, Chris, Sonia has to decide whether she'll join the ranks of her married friends or take a leap and pursue her fantasies. A whimsical romantic comedy that's raunchy and yet gentle, 'It Had To Be You' explores the choices women face today while satirizing cultural expectations of gender and romance. Director: Sasha Gordon Writers: Levi Abrino (story), Sasha Gordon (story) Stars: Cristin Milioti, Dan Soder, Halley Feiffer