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2020-2021 CINEMAFlorida Film InstituteP R O G R A M ST U D E NT F I L M SSaturday, May 22nd, 2021

YOUR FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHTwith an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree inFilm, Television & Digital Productionfrom Miami Dade Collegewww.mdc.edu/sedt 305-237-1696

L I G HT S , CA M E RA .Hello and welcome to The Florida Film Institute’s Annual CINEMA Screening & AwardsPremiere Event!I sincerely hope that everyone has remained safe this past year while navigating through anunbelievable global pandemic! Clearly, it has been a challenging time for many and I amoptimistic that the light at the end of the tunnel is slowly beginning to shine. And speaking of shine,our CINEMA students are some of the brightest in Miami-Dade County – they are true stars inthe making! Even though this school year has been quite full of high pressure (yet exhilaratingmoments too!), these high school teens stayed mindful and are full of spirit, drive and endlesstalent! Their efforts shown during an unusual (and unexpected) kind of year will be applauded foryears to come!While all of our CINEMA sites have remained online since the beginning of the school year,you would never know that these students have not collaborated in a classroom together.They have proven the known truth that there is no “I” in TEAM. These exceptional students havebeen given the tools to think outside of the norm and work inventively within an online productionteam as well as completely solo. Becoming mobile creators and learning the art of filmmaking hasbeen eye-opening for the student crews. This kind of progressive filmmaking has demonstratedthat young and fresh filmmakers are readily able to produce at home with only a computer andsmartphone the new technology has been fascinating to explore!Now in its 6th year of production, the after-school CINEMA program has been an astonishingexperience for my staff. FFI teaches the art of filmmaking to participants who have the focusand heart to excel at the craft. With that being said, I am deeply honored and beyond delighted to present the diverse projects that have been developed by our remarkable studentsover the past 9 months of perpetual production. And today, we are finally ready to premierethe 11 Haiku Poems, 6 Short Films and 9 Narrative Films. Overall, the CINEMA studentsproduced over 50 film projects this year – WOW!FFI is already in pre-production for the 2021-2022 CINEMA program and as we head into our29th year of production, I would like to express my deepest thanks to FFI’s Board & Staff, ourloyal sponsors, and the community for their ongoing support. We are always working in a teamdynamic to establish prospects for students across Miami-Dade County and we plan to continueour recognition of young filmmakers well into the future and beyond. CINEMA truly is a visual andeducational adventure for all to experience!flfilminstitute.orgCongratulations to all of the CINEMA Participants and Lead Teachers. It is now time to celebratetogether and engage in a cinematic experience that showcases the talent of our phenomenalfilmmakers & actors. So please sit back, relax and enjoy the show!Stephanie G. MartinoFounder & Executive Director1

P R O G RA MWELCOMEINTRODUCTIONHAIKU POEMSSHORT FILMSNARRATIVE FILMSFILM & POSTER AWARD PRESENTATIONSFOR HAIKU POEMS & FILM SHORTS:BEST HAIKU POEMBEST SHORT FILMFOR NARRATIVE FILMS:BEST SCREENPLAYBEST CINEMATOGRAPHYBEST EDITINGBEST SOUND RECORDINGBEST LIGHTINGBEST LEAD FEMALE ACTORflfilminstitute.orgBEST LEAD MALE ACTORBEST DIRECTORBEST NARRATIVE FILM“The art of life lies in a constantreadjustment to our surroundings.” Kakuzo Okakura, The Book of Tea3

CINEMA J U D G E SChristopher Cobb is a Production Consultant for the Palm BeachCounty Film & Television Commission, assisting with commercial production in film,television, digital media and still photography within Palm Beach County. Chris isalso a producer and writer for the PBC Film & TV Commission’s signature event,The Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films – the largest student film competitionand award show in the state of Florida.Barry Gordon is the Chair of the School of Entertainment & DesignTechnology at Miami Dade College and teaches film production courses.He received his MFA degree in Motion Picture and Television Production fromthe prestigious UCLA Film School, and his vast experience working in Hollywoodincludes story development at New World Pictures and Oracle Films. Barry hasbeen involved in many TV shows, sitcoms, drama series and soap operas, as well asinternational films and is currently pursuing a PhD in Educational Leadership studies.Bianca Green a successful writer and former FFI alumni, Bianca was bornand raised in Miami, Florida but holds roots from one of the greatest islands in theCaribbean – Jamaica. Bianca has a passion for film, entertainment, and writing.During her time at the University of Central Florida she followed her pursuitsand produced work aligned with all of these passions. She lives by her curiositywhich allows her to keep a sharp mind and attunement to the world.Ashley Hartford got her start in post-production as an editor on thedocumentary Spirit of the Pony Express, a spotlight of the 2012 SundanceInternational Film Festival. Previously, she worked at 2C Media in Miami,creating award-winning TV campaigns. Graduating with a Masters in MediaStudies from NYC’s The New School and Bachelors in Broadcasting fromNorthwest Missouri State Univeristy, Ashley moved to L.A. in 2019 to advance hercareer and explore her favorite Hollywood films & TV locations. Today,she works as a Post Production Supervisor for Activision Blizzard Esports.Mel Luis a Customer Success Manager at Frame.io. After graduatingfrom college in St. Louis, Mel moved to New York and currently helps videocreatives build cloud-based workflows at Frame.io. In her spare time, Mel enjoyshanging out with her dog, baking, dancing, and scuba diving.Yesenia Reyes has worked at the Children’s Trust as a Program Managerover the last four years, and previously worked at the Early LearningCoalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe. Yesenia earned a Bachelor’s in PublicRelations from the University of Florida, and a Master’s in Communication fromFlorida International University. She has always had a passion in helping hercommunity and working in the non-profit sector.5

WINNERBest Narrative Film, Narrative Film Poster & Sound,3rd Place Cinematography, Editing and Screenplay2nd Place Lighting, Best Female Actor5

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A B O UT F F IFFI’s Cinematographers in Education and Media Arts (CINEMA) enriches theeducational experience for young adults by providing a hands-on and virtual learningexperience that teaches the art, business and science of filmmaking. Enteringthe 29th year of producing award-winning programs, FFI works with selected studentscountywide with the encouragement to spark an interest in the field of Media Arts.flfilminstitute.orgHigh school teens have an opportunity to explore the creative process of cinema andtelevision through a detailed sequence of activities which culminate in the productionof their own experimental film, music video and narrative film. Synonymous with artsappreciation, self-esteem enhancement and increased job knowledge/skills, FFI is ahighly innovative program proven to positively influence the development of thelocal, creative youth. The caring, learning, sharing and growth opportunities are thesilver linings of this time that we can deeply celebrate.9

HA I K U P O E M SENCHANTEDVeronica CedeñoDIRECTORIRISDelta FloresDIRECTORIN THE WRONG BODYThomas HeckerDIRECTORPHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORYRachel VazquezDIRECTORAlonzo & Tracy Mourning Senior High SchoolSCHOOLMERCILINDAD.J. MarasiganDIRECTOROCEAN FRONTAdrian DiazDIRECTORSOMETHING LAYS SUNKENJaden LunaDIRECTORJohn A. Ferguson Senior High SchoolSCHOOLNATURE’S CHANGEAmelia ReyesDIRECTORNyomi RodriquezDIRECTORFelix VarelaSenior High SchoolSCHOOLMiami LakesEducational CenterSCHOOLRIVERSYELLOWLucas FernandezDIRECTOREmmanuel DavidDIRECTORCoral ReefSenior High SchoolSCHOOLMiami LakesEducational CenterSCHOOLflfilminstitute.orgA FEELING OF HOPE11

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S H O RT F I L M SDID I DO THISHadar AtzmonDIRECTORHACKERS ROULETTEMichael SolomatinDIRECTORAlonzo & Tracy Mourning Senior High SchoolSCHOOLFIRE HOMEMassiel GonzalezDIRECTORTHE FEARJaden LunaDIRECTORREDRachel VelazcoDIRECTORJohn A. Ferguson Senior High SchoolSCHOOLTHE BEYONDflfilminstitute.orgKevin PerezDIRECTORWestland Hialeah Senior High SchoolSCHOOL13

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\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ N A R R A T I V E F I L M SASTORIAABOUT THE FILM:A small fairy gets trapped in a glass jar by a human girl, and in an unexpectedtwist of events ends up finding herself a victim of unrequited love.Delta FloresDIRECTORAlonzo & Tracy MourningSenior High SchoolSCHOOLPRINCIPAL CASTVeronica CedeñoDelta FloresRachel VazquezValerie Yagudaevflfilminstitute.orgRachel Vazquez andValerie YagudaevPRODUCERSCharles LampardASSISTANT SITE COORDINATORClaudio MarcotulliPROFESSOR15

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\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ N A R R A T I V E F I L M SSHIFTEDABOUT THE FILM:The film portrays a girl named Bliss who only interacts with a teacher whileher classmates Celene and Aaron have their cameras off. She ends schoolonline and then goes to sleep and when she wakes up she is in Celene’s body.She goes through the day and lives life as Celene. The same thing happenswith her classmate Aaron. She goes to sleep and comes back into her ownbody. Bliss now understands why Aaron and Celene are the way they are.Thomas HeckerDIRECTORAlonzo & Tracy MourningSenior High SchoolSCHOOLPRINCIPAL CASTHadar AtzmonAnais DenuccioMichael Solomatinflfilminstitute.orgThomas HeckerPRODUCERCharles LampardASSISTANT SITE COORDINATORClaudio MarcotulliPROFESSOR17

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\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ N A R R A T I V E F I L M SBREAKING ENTERTAINMENTStudio EmpirahPRODUCERPRINCIPAL CASTEnzo TrujilloDIRECTOREnzo TrujilloTayra Trujilloflfilminstitute.orgABOUT THE FILM:Two siblings can’t help but fight over a TV controller, but their overactiveimaginations elevate their feud to fantastical proportions; enough to slowly andsurely reveal to each other that the entertainment they constantly consume isthe one thing denying them the happiness they long for.John A. FergusonSenior High SchoolSCHOOLJuan Moreno & Anthony DeCarioASSISTANT SITE COORDINATORSAdrian GarciaPROFESSOR19

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\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ N A R R A T I V E F I L M SCONTROLABOUT THE FILM:A teenager named Carlos is in his final stand as he faces his mental issueshead-on for control.Adrian DiazDIRECTORPRINCIPAL CASTAdrian Diazflfilminstitute.orgThriller ProductionsPRODUCERJohn A. FergusonSenior High SchoolSCHOOLJuan Moreno & Anthony DeCarioASSISTANT SITE COORDINATORSAdrian GarciaPROFESSOR21

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