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Pixar!
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Last week we were invited to Pixar to check out their latest short film, La Luna, which has a ton of buzz right now! The film, which debuted to big reviews on the festival circuit, will be opening with Brave this summer, and it’s amazing. It’s a little early to put it on the calendar, but when it’s out, go see it!

After a presentation of their films reaching all the way back to 1984 (the historic Adventures of Andre and Wally B) to the present Small Fry, it was amazing to see how their work had progressed and continues to progress. The film played with a nice little intro and making of presentation by director Enrico Casarosa (who definitely deserves the oscar nom).

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One Shot, Short Film

We’re excited to unveil One Shot! One Shot is our short film filled with oil tycoons, propaganda, glitches, and a little bit of blood!

One Shot is a film made in one take (well, two takes if you count the camera man falling over in the middle of take one to everyone’s surprise)! It’s an experimental piece we directed so that we could hang out with actors all day, play with guns, and dress up in ski masks.

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48 Hours at Adobe with Zombies
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This last weekend, Naissance producer Lexie Findarle Trivundza produced a stereoscopic short film over at Adobe working with director Erik Espera. The shoot had it all, from haunted basements, crew running in every direction, and of course: zombies. The reason for the crew running in every direction? They only had two days to produce the shoot, edit, and blast through post!

This stereoscopic zombie fantasia makes it’s debut next Wednesday in San Francisco.

Premiere Screenings:

Date: Wednesday, June 22nd

Time: 7PM and 9PM

Place: Lumiere Theater, 1572 California Street, San Francisco, 94109

Tickets: $10 (Purchase them here...)

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One Shot - On Set Photos 3
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Our final posting of Behind the Scenes on set photos have just posted! The shots were captured by photographer Melissa Haugen and you can check them out right here.

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One Shot - On Set Photos 2
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We just launched our second update of On Set Photos by super awesome photographer Melissa Haugen. The photos document some of the behind the scenes from the set of the film “One Shot.” You can can check the photos out right here.

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One Shot - On Set Photos 1
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While filming the film “One Shot,” we were lucky enough to have super talented photographer Melissa Haugen on set. She managed to capture some truly remarkable moments behind the scenes and we are super excited to show those off!!

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Gallery Showing
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A few weeks back we were showing off some of the recent graffiti work created here at the studio and we’re pleased to say that one of the pieces, Tree of Krlyon (named after the currently preferred spray paint) painted by Lexie Findarle Trivundza, will be on display at the 24th Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition this October. The Opening Reception will be on 10/1/10. Hope to see you there!

http://emeryarts.org/

Naissance NewsNick Trivundza2010
International Film Festival Ireland
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Super pleased to announce that our short film adaptation of the classic Little Red Riding Hood, will be making it’s third film festival appearance this year!! Following up the Wales International and the Long Island International, Little Red Riding Hood will now be heading off to debut in Ireland!! The festival starts on September 4th and continues through the 11th. If you happen to be on that side of the pond, go see it on the big screen at the International Film Festival Ireland!!!

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Best Animation Nominee
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So excited to finally let everyone know that we were an official nominee at the Long Island International Film Festival for best animation on behalf of our short film adaptation for Little Red Riding Hood.

It’s an absolute pleasure to be nominated by such an amazing festival. Having attended quite a few and have had films selected for others, LIFTF is one of the most organized and efficient festivals on the planet. Major props to their management and their passion for film!

Long Island Film: http://www.longislandfilm.com/

Naissance NewsNick Trivundza2010
Long Island Film Festival

If you happen to be in the area, our short film adaptation of Little Red Riding Hood will be playing at the Long Island Film Festival. From what I’ve been told we may even be nominated for an award or two. We’ll have to wait and find out, but if you’re around you could always attend the festival as our rep and let us know for sure!

Here’s the link with all the info: http://www.longislandfilm.com/

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Sensored on DVD

If you haven’t noticed, we’re big fans of Vimeo. Over on Vimeo there is a new channel just for Main Titles. Our opening credits to the Thriller Sensored were just added to the mix. Go check it out! Vimeo: Main Titles http://vimeo.com/channels/maintitles

Also, speaking of Sensored, go grab a copy of it right now on Blu-Ray or DVD.

Amazon Store: http://www.amazon.com/Sensored-Robert-Picardo/dp/B0030Y122S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1270694187&sr=8-1

If you are not familiar with Sensored, the thriller stars Robert Picardo as a children’s book author tormented by his inner demons. The twist and turns don’t stop until the very last frame of the film. Naissance handled the titles and a hand full of special effects in the film itself.

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Happy Earth Day... Early!

In honor of the approaching Earth Day (April 22nd) the awesomeness that is Channel Frederator has posted our short film “Plastic Fish” for this week’s episode! Be sure to check it out right here:

http://www.channelfrederator.com/frederator/episode/CFR_20100419/happy-earth-day-plastic-fish-recycle-227-channel-frederator

You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You might do both at the same time.

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Plastic Fish

Naissance has directed another fun little short. This time the PSA is a short film titled: Plastic Fish.

I don’t want to give anything away, so without any further ado, please enjoy!

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Film Festivals and Shorts Non Stop!

Two film festivals will be screening Little Red Riding Hood in Europe this year! The short film will screen at the International Film Festival of Ireland and the Swansea Bay Film Festival in Wales.

In other film festival news, the music video Gray directed by Naissance for singer song writer Elizabeth Seward, has been selected by Shorts Non Stop as part of their current round up. Shorts Non Stop is an international film festival viewed online.

Check it out here:

http://www.shortsnonstop.com/

Naissance NewsNick Trivundza2010
Little Red Riding Hood

When you know a bunch of artists and designers - there is never a lack of ideas. Usually you find yourself in whirlwind of creativity and the toughest part is deciding which of those ideas to actually pursue.

This past year there has been one idea that we have absolutely loved, and it was the idea of telling a simple story through photographs. We knew from the beginning we wanted to tell a folk tale, something that was familiar but through a new lens. The story would be Little Red Riding Hood. Immediately we started talking colors, locations, wolves, fonts, music, pacing, scarves and all that usually accompanies a creative rush.

Trudging through the snow up in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada region of California we shot our shots, shivered all day and then in between the tiny breaks we have between client projects, we slowly pieced our narrative together.

We are really excited to share this fun little short film with you.

Naissance NewsNick Trivundza2009
Current TV Talks Gray and Film Fests

We were really excited to see that Current TV posted an article on our music video for Elizabeth Seward’s awesome track “Gray.” Here’s what they had to say:

Elizabeth Seward's "Gray" Video Wins Sacramento Film and Music Festival Award

Article By: Mike Johnston

NYC indie rocker Elizabeth Seward continues the evolution of her musical career by claiming an award at the prestigious Sacramento Film and Music Festival. I have previously featured her winning video "Gray" here (and above) as well as another video/song she did titled "A New Town" (link: http://current.com/items/89964753_elizabeth-seward-a-new-town.htm ). The award she won was Best Independent Video (runner up) and that is kinda huge.

To check the article out on Current TV:

http://current.com/items/90749492_elizabeth-sewards-gray-video-wins-sacramento-film-and-music-festival-award.htm

Naissance NewsNick Trivundza2009
Sacramento Film Festival

Hey everybody!! The Sacramento Film & Music Festival kicks off tonight!! Opening night will launch the premiere of Sensored. There will be an after party as well to get your drink on, so if you are in the area, GO GET TICKETS! Sensored was directed by Naissance-collaborator Ryan Todd and produced by KeJo Productions. If you’re in attendance tonight you’ll get to see the titles and a few of the effects in the film created by Naissance. We’re extremely proud and really excited.

Also, super cool news is that our music video for Elizabeth Seward’s latest track “Gray” will be shown on Saturday night at the festival (7/25/09). You can check out “Gray” online, but it’ll be a lot cooler up on the big screen!!!

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Sensored, Film Premiere

We are completely stoked to post that the film Sensored will be opening the Sacramento Film Festival this summer. The film was directed by co-conspirator Ryan Todd, written by Kevin Haskin, and produced by Jo Haskin. The film stars Robert Picardo of Star Trek fame as the devious Wade. A man caught between his murderous day job and his passion for writing children’s books (he has issues). The opening titles were created by Nick Trivundza and book ended with closing credits by Josh Jones.

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Grey, Music Video

In the midst of one of the busiest production schedules I can remember - we have managed to concept / create / and finish the music video to Elizabeth Seward’s latest track, “Gray.” The music video itself was directed and designed by Nick Trivundza, produced by Lexie Findarle, with director of Photography Ryan Todd. Josh Jones was also on location as our special effects supervisor, but most importantly the video features an amazing performance by Elizabeth Seward herself.

Naissance NewsNick Trivundza2009