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    “Now You See Us” Official Trailer

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    Brooklyn-based Argentine director and screenwriter Romina Schwedler, whose debut micro-short film made her a SHOOT Magazine New Directors Showcase Honoree in 2014, shines a light on ageism with her new comedy short “Now You See Us”, premiering today at the 8th Annual Chelsea Film Festival, “One Of The 10 Best Film Festivals in North America" as per USA Today. This year, due to safety measures during the COVID-19 pandemic, the event is taking place virtually. 

    Now You See Us' timely story kicks off as two actresses “of a certain age,” played flawlessly by Barbara Miluski and Caroline Ryburn, bump into each other at the minuscule waiting area of a casting office located inside a grim, solitary New York City building where an audition is supposed to take place. 

    As the afternoon progresses and their quarrel endures, these lifelong rivals begin to realize that they are in the presence of a significantly larger threat: A society that finds them invisible!

    And so, the line between fantasy and reality begins to smear: Is anyone coming for them? Are they stuck in limbo? And what exactly is wrong with the lights?

    Light and its absence are cleverly used in illustrating the protagonists' reality and the vision (or lack thereof) of the world around them, as is the use of black and white, and the occasional moonlight-like illumination, the moon being another leitmotif throughout the film. 

    “Now You See Us” is based on the short play “Boom,” written by Barbara Miluski.

    SPW Credits

    FULL CAST
    Barb – Barbara Miluski
    Caroline – Caroline Ryburn
    Electrician – Leema Mitchell
    New Actress – Rochelle Slovin

    DIRECTOR
    Romina Schwedler

    PRODUCERS
    Executive Producers – Barbara Miluski, Jonathan Hazan
    Producer/ Line Producer – Michelle Polanco
    Co-Producers – Danna Kinsky, Romina Schwedler
    Associate Producers – Alan J. Carmona, Bianka WidaKay, Susan Rafter

    WRITERS
    Play – Barbara Miluski
    Adapted Screenplay – Romina Schwedler

    ORIGINAL SCORE
    Itamar Ben Zimra

    FULL CREW
    Cinematographer – Danna Kinsky
    First Assistant Director – Maca Carrizosa
    Sound Mixer – Ash Knowlton
    Script Supervisor – Mavis Martin
    Gaffer – Olivia Kimmel
    First Camera Assistant – Diana Rodriguez
    Grips & Electrics – Anna Vyaches, Rui Arichika
    Production Assistant – Adalina Aladro
    Sound Design – Cory Choy, Ash Knowlton, Luke Allen/ SILVER SOUND
    Colorist – Jenny Montgomery/ COMPANY 3
    VFX Artists – Eddie Lebron, Shaun Ryan
    Additional Photography – Alan J. Carmona
    BTS Photography – Adalina Aladro
    BTS Video – Bianka WidaKay
    Editor – Romina Schwedler
    Makeup & Hair – Mollie Parks
    Graphic Design – Rachel Freeman-Lev
    Social Media – Rachel Freeman-Lev, Dora J. Friedman

    ScreenWork Categories:Short film
    Discipline:Directing



    The Undeniable Voice of Art

    Tuesday, October 29, 2024
    The Undeniable Voice of Art

    Creative Growth, the first organization dedicated to supporting artists with developmental disabilities, has teamed up with creative marketing company, John McNeil Studio to unveil its new brand. Representing 50 years of elevating the work of artists with disabilities within the arts community, Creative Growth’s new brand campaign includes a new identity and logo, new positioning, brand film and a redefined strategy centering on the ‘undeniable voice of art.’ Creative Growth’s evolved brand is at the forefront of a shift towards art that stands for the inherent reveal — the power of artistic expression to bring understanding and connection to us all. The brand’s new expression includes unobtrusive color and design choices that purposely don’t compete with the voice of the artist and instead, serve as a container for the art to have a voice of its own. Executive Creative Director, Gerald Lewis of John McNeil Studio explains “We needed to create a powerful, distinctive voice for the brand. But, it couldn’t compete with the voice of the artists because in the end, the art has to speak. It had to be simple, honest and genuine, in line with the mission of Creative Growth. Artists will spend 30 years making work, honing their craft and following their voice inside this space. We wanted to celebrate that. So, while the mark, the brand, is simple and honest, it’s also expansive and energetic.” Kicking off the new brand campaign is a short film capturing the voice of artist William Scott as he walks through downtown Oakland and enters... Read More

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