29 February 2008

The EVEolution EVEnt




Don't miss the EVEolution EVEnt this Friday! See the post on The Florence Newspaper.

We have also started New Renaissance News. Watch our first in a series of broadcasts delving into the cultural happenings around Florence. This particular video has Elizabeth Monroy interviewing the students of The New Renaissance Florence Film School discussing their new film EVEolution.

19 February 2008

The EVEolution EVEnt

THE FLORENCE FILM SCHOOL IS HONORED TO PRESENT:


The EVEolution EVEnt

Eve has been kept in the dark, in the shadows of men for eons. Now is the time for Eve to step into the light and redefine herself as a woman, can she? And Will She?


Two women Directors Jamy Silver and Nannette Del Carmen would like to invite you to the premiere of their film short: EVEolution

After the film we will have an open forum on the topic of women in the new era. Can women rule the world, as women?

We would like to hear your opinions and also video tape the open forum and put some of the comments on our blog. It will be a lively and energetic evening discussing and defining the role of women as we face the "Dawning of the New Eve".


Please join us on Friday February 29, 2008 at 8:30 pm at
The Artist's Workshop via Toscanello 33 r (near the restaurant 4 leone.) .

Best of 2008!

Elizabeth Monroy
Director/Florence Film School
www.newrenaissanceflorence.com

09 February 2008

Shooting in Venice


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Nannette and I just came back from a riveting few days of Carnevale shooting in the heart of Venice. Wandering around the vast array of bridges, boats, masks and markets made the task of assisting with a small film production all that more exciting!



I arrived in Venice to meet the location scout and actor Stefano, a native to the Veneto region and therefore a life saver as the crew inevitably got lost through the streets of the lagoon-filled city.

We hopped on a boat to meet Mike, the Director of Photography, who was flying in from Brighton. Paul, the Director, was on his way to pick up the lead actress, Deita from the airport.



Upon meeting Mike, Stefano took us to Mezzorbo, a small island about 45 minutes off the coast of Venice, in order to scout out one of the filming locations as well as do some preliminary establishing shooting. The lighting was magnificent and the area was very peaceful. After a couple of hours, we headed back to the main island to meet Paul and the others.



After a brief meeting, with equipment in hand and costumes and microphones in place, we ventured out into what turned out to be a torrential storm. Despite the rain, however, some amazing footage was shot in the small streets and crevices of the center of Venice.



The following day found us a bit drier which helped produce some additional shots of the city and of the residents in their masquerade attire. In the afternoon, we had the privilege of shooting extensively in a local hotel along one of the canals. Everyone that we encountered were more than helpful in our mission to film. It certainly made the time enjoyable and uplifting.



Wednesday came upon us rather quickly and after a couple of hours of shooting at a beautiful restaurant along the Grand Canal, both Nannette and I had to bid farewell as we headed back to Florence.



Overall it was a very good learning experience, one that will not soon be forgotten by any involved!

07 February 2008

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04 February 2008

Shooting in Venice

Happy Mardi Gras!!!! Here in Italy Carnival is a month long party and what better place to celebrate it then in Venice! Everyone wears the traditional robes and masks of canivale. It is a true visual feast! Our students are off to Venice interning on a professional film shoot in Venice during Carnival!
Have a great time in Venice Florence Film Students!

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