my director of photography reel (2009)

Hi. I compiled some shots from the two second-year films I worked on as Director of Photography this semester; Basil's film IKAN LANGKA in Indonesia and Shivani's film RAMZAN in India. These films were shot on HD using the Sony EX-1 as part of NYU's Graduate Film Production Program in Asia. The song is Brendan Canning's "all the best wooden toys come from germany." Hope you enjoy.


Alexa Caravia's DP Reel (2009) from alexa caravia on Vimeo.

no one belongs here more than you.

"WE ARE FLAWED, ALL OF US. WE ALL DEEPLY WISH WE WERE SPECIAL BEINGS CAPABLE OF DOING MORE THAN WHAT WE DO, BUT IT'S BECAUSE WE LONG TO BE SPECIAL WHEN WE ARE NOT THAT WE ARE HUMAN."

- J.W. Wang (The Southeast Review, online), commenting on Miranda July's collection of short stories, NO ONE BELONGS HERE MORE THAN YOU.

SHOO news!

The Newark-Granville Symphony is putting on a concert of film with live music on March 14th in Ohio, a night at the movies, and the music director has requested SHOO for the performance. It will be played with live instruments accompanying the projected film, courtesy of composer forest christenson.

BRIGHT: PRODUCTION STILLS

Our three-month production period is officially over, and we've officially begun post-production (editing, sound design/mixing, etc.) on our second-year films. These are a couple of stills I've extracted from my footage.

...featuring Rebecca Dass as Abby and her father, John Dass as Mr. Dass.

Abby's pet whale, Atari, built by producer Eric Elofson on location in Pulau Ubin. Pulau Ubin is the last "kampung" (village) in Singapore. A stroll through Ubin takes you back to Singapore in the 1960s before the abundance of malls and high-rise condos.

Abby spots Singapore's "Giant Durian" from across the river. Widely known and revered in Southeast Asia as the "King of Fruits," durian is distinctive for its large size, unique odor and formidable thorn-covered husk.

Abby journeys through Singapore in search of a missing Atari.

One step closer to finding Atari, Abby stares at "The Giant Durian" in disbelief.

Abby overhears her father's conversation, uncovering his real intentions for their trip to Singapore.

Having discarded her glasses, Abby wanders aimlessly through Singapore.

Abby awaits Dr. Ming's diagnosis.

Abby and her Dad journey home.

BRIGHT, directed by Alexa Caravia, was shot on location in Singapore with an ARRI-SR II Super-16mm camera package and KODAK Vision 2 and Vision 3 film.

CREW:

Producer/Unit Production Manager - Eric Elofson

Assistant Producer - Vanessa Choo

Assistant Director / Script Supervisor - Wai Ha Ng

Cinematography - Basil Mironer

First Assistant Camera - Shivani Khattar

2nd AC / Loader - Erin Galey

Sound Recordist - Rene Pannevis

Grip/Gaffer - Nicolas Pacheco

Grip/Gaffer - Charles Han West

Stills Photographer - Claude O'Steen

Production Assistant - Gerald J.C. Crump

ON LOCATION IN INDIA

These are a couple of stills we snapped on the set of Shivani's second-year film. INTERSECTION will bring life to wholesome characters that live and roam the streets of New Delhi, seen through the soundscape of a deaf protagonist.

Directed by Shivani Khattar

Producer Gerald J.C. Crump

Cinematography Alexa Caravia

Assistant Camera Basil Mironer

Sound Recordist Eric Elofson

love.

FUNDABLE GOAL MET (AND EXCEEDED)!

Thank you so much to everyone who helped me accomplish and exceed(!) my fundraising goal for my upcoming short film. In just one month, we were able to raise enough money to shoot "BRIGHT" on film. I can't express how happy this makes me. For me, shooting on film provides a look and experience incomparable to any other medium, and this opportunity would not have been possible for me were it not for each and every one of you. I can't thank you enough for your endless support and encouragement.

I leave for India tonight to shoot my friend Shivani's film, and I can't wait. 'Intersection' is a ten-minute short film about a deaf street sales boy who must learn to fend for himself and let go of his fear of communication. Through his eyes we get a glimpse into the street dynamic of the city in all its clashes and strife. He meets with several quirky characters who help him, mislead him and berate him. Shot on location in New Delhi, this film will bring to life wholesome characters that live and roam the streets of New Delhi, seen through the soundscape of a deaf protagonist. I'll be sure to post pictures as soon as I get back, but in the meantime, you can visit http://shivanifilms.blogspot.com for production updates.

Again, I really appreciate all the support you've given me. It means a lot, and I'm eternally grateful. I look forward to sharing all my current and future filmmaking adventures with you.

Alexa