Friday, September 21, 2012

Fall Launch: New Short Film!


Global Cinema's first test short film - The Snake and the Parrot has already finished shooting and is now in post-production.  We invited an excellent composer, editor, sound supervisor to join our team and have compiled the materials such as the rough-cut version; original soundtrack and sound design. After color correction, the Snake and the parrot will finally be finished in the beginning of October. 
Right now, we would like to share our current working accomplishments with you - slide pictures taken on set, and a piece of original soundtrack, and are looking forwards to your comments.  Please check back for updates about screenings in New York City and elsewhere…..

Click this arrow for Behind The Scene film stills from The Snake And The Parrot!



Click this arrow for the OST from The Snake And The Parrot!



Thanks to all the actors and crew behind this film. It is because of your endeavor that we can express the sentiments of the conflicts between men and women through lens and sound.

Credits:
Amy Guggenheim, Writer/Director/Producer, has made numerous short films and multimedia works. With support from the Asian Cultural Council, the New York State Council on the Arts, the Mellon Fund, the Fulbright Foundation, etc., her works have shown in the US, Europe and Asia at theaters and various festivals.

Jason Beasley, Cinematographer, is an active New York based cinematographer working in film, tv and commercials,with many directors including with Michel Gondry.

Nan Avant, Composer, is a composer for film, documentary, animation and games. Her  film scores have won several awards including Gold Medal Awards from the Park City Film Music Festival 2011, and a Director’s Choice Silver Medal for Excellence, 2010. Her films have screened at festivals throughout the world including Greece, Ireland, NYC Tribeca and various festivals in the United States.

Kristina Pozenel, Editor, Born in Belgrade, grew up in Harare. Finished a 3 year diploma in graphic design and new media, later went to Cuba to study film at The International Film and TV school, specializing in editing. Films she has edited have been shown in Europe and the US, including a feature dramatic film presently at the Toronto Film Festival 2012.

Justin Fernando Valls, Sound Supervisor is a Brooklyn, NY based Location Sound Mixer who also provides Sound Design services from a recording studio in Williamsburg. His clients include Universal Music, NPR, Lifetime, ATO Records, TLC, Anthropologie, Macy’s, MTV, Clinique, and Google. Justin also collaborates with many independent artists and organizations.

Mariana Newhard - acts the role of Crystal Lemon, recently won Best Actress at the Festival Du Cinema De Paris, and appears frequently in theater and film in the NYC area.

Raymond Hamlin - acts the role of Michael Jay Man, is a New York City based actor who has appeared in numerous films, theater, and TV.

Jingyu Shi, Publicity, is a MFA 2013 Candidate in Arts and Cultural Management at Pratt Institute, she also studied film in her native China, where she won a  prize from Shanghai Education Television in the Students' DIY Competition.
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Sunday, March 25, 2012

When Night Turns to Day - a dramatic feature film by Amy Guggenheim: The Snake and The Parrot

When Night Turns to Day - a dramatic feature film by Amy Guggenheim: The Snake and The Parrot: March 2012 I will be shooting a new short film in NYC called "The Snake and The Parrot" this July. I will work with cinematographer Jason...

The Snake and The Parrot

March 2012


I will be shooting a new short film in NYC called "The Snake and The Parrot" this July. I will work with cinematographer Jason Beasely on a script I recently wrote, about trust, danger and desire. One location, two actors, food, bodies and visual pleasure. Will be updating with news as we get further into pre/production.
Glimpses into Kendo - February 2011
In the film, two young people looking for a better way to live, brings them to Kendo practice.

It always starts the same......Walk into another space.....leave behind the day.....Dress, in 'Hakama' [Pleated Pants] and 'Gi' [Cotton Jacket] ....On the ground in 'Seiza', [Seated] set the 'Men' [Helmet] on the 'Kote' [Wrist Guards]....put on the 'Tenegui'[Head Towel], the 'Men' [Helmet] and the 'Bogu' [Torso Guard]....Slide the 'Tsuba' [Guard] on the 'Shinai' [Bamboo sword] and meditate. Rise, 'Men' faces 'Men'........'Hajime'! [Begin!]

"The sword here represents the force of intuitive or instinctual directness, whch, unlike the intellect, does not divide itself, blocking its own passageway." - D.T. Suzuki in Zen and Swordsmanship