Sallyanne Massimini, a 2018 SHOOT New Directors Showcase alum, directed, wrote, lensed and produced a short titled N.I., billed as the first narrative live-action piece to be shot on RED Digital Cinema’s first phone, the Hydrogen. This ScreenWork entry is a trailer for that short.
N.I. captures a romantic encounter that goes horribly wrong–with a high-tech twist. The short stars Giorgia Whigham (The Punisher, 13 Reasons Why), David Meza (Millenials, In Echo Park) and features an original score by The Angel.
Massimini had access to prototypes with beta firmware before the Hydrogen phones were available to the public in November. Using state-of-the-art tech seemed apropos given that technology is prominent in the short’s storyline.
Credits
Production Palo Pictures, We Make Movies Sallyanne Massimini, writer/director/DP/producer; Thom Rivera, associate producer; Adrien Oniega, camera operator; Patrick Alcerra, 1st assistant camera; Aaron Barnett, 2nd assistant camera; David Groves, B camera operator; Paul Wustrack, location sound mixer; Avery Randolph, boom operator; Raquel Deras, hair & makeup. Editorial Dmitri A. Gueer, editor. Postproduction Zoic Studios Derek Johnson, VFX producer; Vincent Blin, colorist/VFX; An Dang, head of data i/o. Sound Gary Deleone, sound design/re-recording mix. Music Steve Griffen, music supervisor. Original music written, produced, and arranged by The Angel For Devilishly Good Productions, Published by Supa Crucial Music (BMI) “Lovers Land” performed by Margaret Lewis with Grace Tennessee, written by Ernest Walker, courtesy of Fervor Records. Cast Giorgia Whigham, David Meza, Susan Hanfield
The Ad Council, partnering with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and AdoptUSKids, launched a public service campaign, created pro bono by Edelman, which aims to inspire prospective parents to consider adopting a teen from foster care.
This centerpiece PSA titled “The Rewards”--directed by The Hudson Dusters (Michael Kuhn and Niles Roth) via Greenpoint Pictures--spotlights real adoptive families who have personally experienced the mutual benefits of adoption. This longer form PSA (and cutdown versions) begins with a touching display of openness and vulnerability as adoptive parents reflect on their adoption journeys and their initial questions and hesitations about adopting a teen. Then, in a deeply emotional turn, the adoptive parents witness their children recounting the profound rewards of adoption in their lives. The teens speak of the love they share with their parents and how the decision to become a family is reciprocal. The campaign directs viewers to the AdoptUSKids website to learn more about adopting a teen from foster care.
