New Article! "Modesto-born filmmaker scores again with TV network"

Here’s a wonderful article just released this weekend by Deke Farrow!

For a second year, short films created by a Modesto native and her husband will be aired on filmmaker Robert Rodriguez's ("Sin City," "From Dusk Till Dawn") El Rey Network.

The “Animation Edition” of the program "The People's Network Showcase" features 15 films that will be broadcast Sunday and also released digitally on El Rey Network’s YouTube page. The special showcases "stand-out rising independent filmmakers from around the world," according to the El Rey announcement.

To read the full article about our Brand New TV Episode on El Rey, as well more info on our Short Films, and feature film debut, The West and the Ruthless, read it here:

http://www.modbee.com/latest-news/article174803721.html

Naissance NewsNick TrivundzaSeptember 25, 2017The Umbrella Factory, Little Red Riding Hood, El Rey, 2017

New Episode coming to Robert Rodriguez’s El Rey Network!

For 2 years in a row, Nick + Lexie have been named directors to watch by the El Rey Network! Join us for the next episode of the People’s Network Showcase! We’ll be discussing the creation of our short films Little Red Riding Hood and The Umbrella Factory!

The Episode airs Sunday Night, Sept 24th 8PM.

If you haven’t seen them, Little Red Riding Hood is a short film of animated black and white photographs shot in the Sierra Nevada. The Umbrella Factory is an award-winning, animated retelling of the short horror story, The Monkey’s Paw, originally published in 1902, and written by WW Jacobs.

Naissance NewsNick TrivundzaSeptember 22, 2017Umbrella Factory, 2017

Little Red Riding Hood and The Umbrella Factory Acquired by El Rey Network!

Little Red Riding Hood and The Award Winning Short Film, The Umbrella Factory, have both been acquired by Robert Rodriguez’s El Rey Network!

The short films were directed by Nick + Lexie and have gone on to screen at Film Festivals around the world. The upcoming release will mark their television debut.

This past October, Jack the Ripper, another short film directed by Nick + Lexie had been previously acquired by El Rey Network.

Naissance NewsNick TrivundzaSeptember 21, 2017Umbrella Factory, 2017

New Interview with the Post-Dispatch!

Just did a New Interview with Joe Holleman, a reporter with the St. Louis Post Dispatch! The interview is about the upcoming release of The West and the Ruthless on Nov. 7!

"Trivundza reports that his film, "The West and the Ruthless," has been picked up for distribution by Sony Pictures. A release date of Nov. 7 has been set.

The flick is the first full-length feature from Trivundza and his wife, Lexie Findarle Trivundza, who share writing and directing credits on the piece."

Check out the Full Article below!

http://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/columns/joe-holleman/stl-man-nick-trivundza-s-western-picked-up-by-sony/article_df3f9909-9241-5fe4-9e1b-15cc749e2111.html

Naissance NewsNick TrivundzaAugust 28, 2017The West and the Ruthless, 2017

The West and the Ruthless, Coming Nov. 7!

Mark your calendars for November 7, as Sony Pictures and 4 Digital release The West and the Ruthless! The film, directed by Nick+Lexie Trivundza, will be available on DVD, Blu Ray, and Digital just in time to kick off your Holiday Shopping this year! Need a stocking stuffer, how about a copy of The West and the Ruthless!

Shot on location and Produced in Association with Old Tucson Studios (Tombstone, The Quick and The Dead, 3:10 To Yuma, The Magnificent 7) The West and the Ruthless has been called “An Instant Indie Western Classic!” (Keegan McColl, Reelhouse) and “Filled with Swagger, Grit, and Bravado (Jonathan Martin, FilmQuest).

The West and the Ruthless premiered at AIFF in April and has received rave reviews with praise for it’s performances and cinematography as well as it’s non-linear structure with comparisons to Doug Liman’s film “Go” and the works of Quentin Tarantino. The film stars Danny Brown, Dan Fowlks, Rebecca Gomberg, Paul Haapaneimi, Alexander Harris, Benedict Mazurek, Will Roberts, Zoe Sloane, with Matt Boone and Katelyn Ann Clark.

Naissance NewsNick TrivundzaAugust 21, 2017The West and the Ruthless, 2017

The West and the Ruthless, FilmQuest Review

Two years ago, the screenplay for The West and the Ruthless made its first splash at FilmQuest. Well we just had the the chance to show them the final film and it was SUPER fantastic!

Here’s the review:

"Swaggering onto the screen with confidence and bravado, The West and the Ruthless will keep you guessing as it boils over to its thrilling conclusion. Grabbing you by the face and never letting go, Ruthless packs more grit than a prize fighter, and promises a showdown that will leave you breathless."

Jonathan Martin, FilmQuest

Along with the original screenplay for The West and the Ruthless, FilmQuest has screened our last 4 short films, The Umbrella Factory, Jack the Ripper, Around the World in 80 Days, and Haunting of the White Sparrow.

The West and the Ruthless will be released by 4 Digital and Sony Pictures.

Naissance NewsNick TrivundzaJuly 17, 2017The West and the Ruthless, 2017

The West and the Ruthless, Enters the Hall of Fame!

Exactly one year ago today, cameras started rolling on The West and the Ruthless! We just received these great pics of the poster being put up in Town Hall at Old Tucson Studios, where the film was produced. It has a nice little spot between Tombstone and Young Guns! Couldn’t be happier about that :)

Hall of Fame without Rob

Hall of Fame with Rob

To celebrate, here’s a few more shots we’ve been holding on to! These verticals were early poster concepts and look great!

Naissance NewsNick TrivundzaJune 20, 2017The West and the Ruthless, 2017

4 Digital and Sony Pictures to Release The West and the Ruthless

The West and the Ruthless, the debut feature film by Nick + Lexie, was picked up in Cannes by 4 Digital and will be released for Sony Pictures. The sale was overseen by Tall Tree Entertainment who acquired the film earlier this year.

The film will be released on DVD, Blu Ray, and Digital.

The West and the Ruthless premiered at AIFF in April and has received rave reviews with praise for it’s performances and cinematography as well as it’s non-linear structure with comparisons to Doug Liman’s film “Go” and the works of Quentin Tarantino. The film stars Danny Brown, Dan Fowlks, Rebecca Gomberg, Paul Haapaneimi, Alexander Harris, Benedict Mazurek, Will Roberts, Zoe Sloane, with Matt Boone and Katelyn Ann Clark.

Naissance NewsNick TrivundzaJune 14, 2017The West and the Ruthless, 2017

Interview with Script Magazine

We just did a really GREAT interview with Cheryl Laughlin for Script Magazine!

The article discusses the Myths About Westerns and Why We Actually Love Them.

The interview is with Nick Trivundza and Cat Stewart discussing the aspects of writing a western film for modern audiences.

Here’s one of our favorite parts:

“We invented the fictional town of Crow’s Landing, so it could be everything we ever wanted a Western town to be,” Nick notes. “For audiences, it’s somewhere old but new: it’s a place where people from all walks of life are colliding out West. It’s a melting pot of diversity and people looking for new beginnings.”

And Cat reminds us why we like these characters in the first place, “Characters in the old West were the original anti-heroes. There’s a real catharsis in seeing a really bad guy (or girl) finally get what’s coming to him.”

Check out the full article right here:

http://www.scriptmag.com/features/three-myths-westerns-actually-love

Naissance NewsNick TrivundzaMay 16, 2017The West and the Ruthless, 2017

Location Scouting: Mescal

The day after the Premiere of The West and the Ruthless (which was phenomenal :) we met up with Producer Rob Jensen and headed out to Mescal, which seems to be out in the middle of nowhere as your drive through the deserts of Arizona. Rob was one of the producers on The West and the Ruthless and heads up the production at Old Tucson Studios.

When we were shooting the film, he had also mentioned how amazing their other backlot was, Mescal. It’s the legendary site of the OK Corral shootout from Tombstone.

The location scout was like having a private tour of a ghost town. it was amazing. Here’s a few snapshots below.

Naissance NewsNick TrivundzaMay 8, 2017The West and the Ruthless, Location Scouts

The West and the Ruthless, Premiere and Party!

What an incredible Premiere we had for The West and the Ruthless! Thank you for everyone who came out to support the film (I cannot believe how packed the theater was, holy crap!) and for all of you who rooted for us from further away!!

The audience reaction was full of so much enthusiasm and excitement! I could feel them going through each of the emotional arcs throughout the film which was just so amazing. I am so proud of everyone who worked so hard and so much to help accomplish this dream Nick and I have had for so long! It was definitely up there as one of the best moments in my life and will cherish that memory for a very long time! :D

Naissance NewsNick TrivundzaApril 24, 2017The West and the Ruthless, 2017

The West and the Ruthless Heads to Cannes

Our feature film The West and the Ruthless will be heading to Cannes this May! The film was acquired for World Wide Distribution by Tall Tree Entertainment in January as part of their 2017 line up. International sales kicked off during the Berlin Film Festival at EFM and will now continue during the Marche Du Film at the Festival de Cannes.

The film, Directed by Nick + Lexie Trivundza and produced in Association with Old Tucson Studios and stars Danny Brown, Dan Fowlks, Rebecca Gomberg, Paul Haapaniemi, Alexander Harris, Benedict Mazurek, Will Roberts, Zoe Sloane with Matt Boone, and Katelyn Ann Clark.

If you haven’t seen the trailer or posters, you can check everything out at the Official Site:

westandtheruthless.com

Naissance NewsNick TrivundzaApril 19, 2017The West and the Ruthless, 2017

The West and the Ruthless, Panel Discussion

Join us April 21st at 7:30PM for a Panel Discussion following The West and the Ruthless! We'll chat about the making of the film and also have a Q&A. The Panel will take place as part of AIFF and we couldn’t be more excited!

Tickets will be on sale soon! For more information check out the Official Site:

http://www.filmfestivalarizona.com

Also, with the Premiere quickly approaching, we just had the chance to proof the posters heading out from the print shop on their way to the festival. They look incredible!

Naissance NewsNick TrivundzaApril 10, 2017The West and the Ruthless, 2017

Brand New Interview with Zocalo Magazine!

The April Issue of Zocalo Magazine is out! SUPER excited for this issue since it includes an interview we just did and some Behind the Scenes on The West and the Ruthless!

Here's one of my favorite parts:

Zocalo Magazine: You co-directed the film with your wife, Lexie. How did the two of you end up working together?

NT: Lexie and I met in the advertising world where she was producing and I was directing for advertising agencies. The romantic and creative partnership sort of happened instantaneously. We kept getting paired up on the same projects. So, one thing lead to another, yada yada yada, now we’re married and decided to direct our first feature film together, a Western. Our daughter - who was a year and a half at the time of the shoot - makes a cameo in the film.

For the FULL ARTICLE:

Please make sure to buy a copy today! OR read it online over at:

http://www.zocalomagazine.com

Or DOWNLOAD it for your iPad, Tablet, Desktop:

https://issuu.com/zocalomagazine

Naissance NewsNick TrivundzaApril 3, 2017The West and the Ruthless, 2017

The West and the Ruthless, Tons of Awards!

We’re thrilled to announce that The West and the Ruthless just took home a ton of awards! The Genre Celebration Festival (a celebration of genre films including Westerns, Sci-Fi, Horror, Noir, and more) has officially sent us the award announcements!

The film was awarded Best Western Film, Best Actress (for Danny Brown as Mary Laclede) and Best Visual FX. The film was also nominated for Best Actor (for Alexander Harris as Grant Morgan) and Best Cinematography!

Genre Celebration Festival Screenings will be happening later this year in Shanghai!

Naissance NewsNick TrivundzaMarch 22, 2017The West and the Ruthless, 2017

The West and the Ruthless, World Premiere at the Arizona International Film Festival!

We are so excited to announce the World Premiere of The West and the Ruthless! The Premiere will be held during the Arizona International Film Festival this April!

After shooting the film in Tucson, we couldn’t think of a better place to hold the World Premiere! The Arizona International Film Festival is the longest running Film Festival in Arizona and will be held April 19th - 30th.

The Premeire will take place April 21st, Friday, at 7:30PM.

The West and the Ruthless was Directed By Nick + Lexie Trivundza and Produced in Association with Old Tucson Studios. The film stars (in alphabetical order) Danny Brown, Dan Fowlks, Rebecca Gomberg, Paul Haapeniemi, Alexander Harris, Benedict Mazurek, Will Roberts, and Zoe Sloane with Matt Boone and Katelyn Ann Clark.

Naissance NewsNick TrivundzaMarch 20, 2017The West and the Ruthless, 2017

The West and the Ruthless, Beautiful Coloring

With the West and the Ruthless off to Berlin last week we had the chance to jump in and do some amazing last minute coloring and VFX work! Down below are just a few examples from the final film.

The first shot below of Rebeca Gomberg as Scarlet is actually a set extension. The original shot only went to the windows beside her. The back of the train is all a recreation.

Here's a few more of the beautiful new details.

Naissance NewsNick TrivundzaFebruary 20, 2017Naissance, The West and the Ruthless, 2017

The West and the Ruthless Heads to Berlin!

Tall Tree Entertainment has acquired worldwide sales and distribution rights to the Western Action / Drama, The West and the Ruthless. It will launch international sales in Berlin at the European Film Market taking place during the Berlin International Film Festival!

The West and the Ruthless, Official Logline:

In the dusty streets of Crow's Landing, outlaws, wealthy plantation owners, runaway slaves, a half Cherokee girl, a pair of brothel owners and a woman days away from giving birth all end up in a bloody shoot out and running for their lives.

The film was directed by Nick + Lexie Trivundza and produced in association with Old Tucson Studios (Tombstone, The Quick and the Dead, 3:10 to Yuma, The Magnificent 7).

The West and the Ruthless, International Poster 2

Naissance NewsNick TrivundzaFebruary 6, 2017Naissance, The West and the Ruthless, 2017

The West and the Ruthless Acquired for World Wide Distribution!

The West and the Ruthless has just been acquired for World Wide Distribution with Tall Tree Entertainment and will be added to their 2017 Slate of Films along with their producing partner GSP Studios!

The West and the Ruthless, directed by Nick + Lexie Trivundza, was filmed on location this last summer in association with Old Tucson Studios (Tombstone, The Quick and the Dead, 3:10 to Yuma, The Magnificent Seven). The film stars in alphabetical order: Danny Brown, Dan Fowlks, Rebecca Gomberg, Paul Haapeniemi, Alexander Harris, Benedict Mazurek, Will Roberts, and Zoe Sloane with Matt Boone and Katelyn Ann Clark.

GSP’s current slate includes That Good Night with two-time Oscar nominated John Hurt and Charles Dance (Game of Thrones), Mad to be Normal starring David Tennant (Dr. Who, Broadchurch), and Diamond Geezers with Brian Cox and Tom Courtenay. Tall Tree Entertainment is currently releasing If I Were You with Oscar Winning Marcia Gay Harden (Pollock, Mystic River) with Joseph Kell, and Aiden Quinn, as well as the upcoming TV Series Harrigan.

The West and the Ruthless, International Poster 1

Naissance NewsNick TrivundzaJanuary 31, 2017The West and the Ruthless, 2017

Adventure Company

We had the opportunity to work with lettering genius Tobias Saul on our motion logo for Adventure Company, which can be seen at the opening of The West and the Ruthless.

His work was once again nothing short of stellar.