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David Schmoeller is an Associate Professor of Film at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where he is also founder of the UNLV Short Film Archive.
Before academia, Schmoeller was a motion picture and television writer-director in Los Angeles for twenty-seven years. He has written over fifty screenplays and directed nine feature films as well as many hours of network television.
Information about the UNLV Short Film Archive or David Schmoeller can be found at:
http://shortfilmarchive.unlv.edu. |
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Aspiring Music Video director, May May Luong is a recent graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. There, she majored in Film and minored in Theater. She is currently in the early stages of development for a music video featuring a Las Vegas local artist.
While studying at UNLV, May May was a teaching assistant for Michel Hugo, ASC. She focused on directing and cinematography and has shot on many formats including High Definition, 16mm and 35mm film. She works professionally as a camera assistant, most recently working on a project for the Air Force titled, "In Harm's Way."
May May's most recent music video, "The Rain" was shown at the UNLV Spring Flicks film festival held at the Brenden Theaters inside the Palms Hotel & Casino. This video was completed for local artist, Sarah Thiele. It will also be shown at the CineVegas Film Festival in June 2006.
May May earned the Most Promising Filmmaker award at the UNLV Spring Flicks film festival in May 2006. She was also nominated for Best Director for "The Rain" at Spring Flicks.
At this time, May May is considering applying for graduate school at New York University and is pursuing internship opportunities in New York City, New York. |
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Amanda Hansen is a recent graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in film. Amanda aspires to produce feature and short films. While at UNLV, Amanda worked with the Film Department on many different student films -- mainly as an assistant director and as an assistant in the equipment room under Warren Cobb. She is presently working for Assistant Professor David Schmoeller in the UNLV Short Film Archives.
Amanda was an integral part of the UNLV Film Department Spring Flicks 2006 and premiered her short film, “Tagged,” shot on 16 mm, which she produced. “Tagged” will also be seen at CineVegas in June of 2006 and at the Mill Valley Film Festival in October 2006.
Amanda first started out in production at her high school in South Lake Tahoe, California. There, as a class, they produced the morning news everyday via closed-circuit television. After finishing high school, Amanda moved on to San Diego where she met friends that were film students at San Diego State University and began making short films. Amanda realized in a short time how important film was to her. Amanda immersed herself in this passion of filmmaking. While in San Diego, Amanda was the 2nd Assistant Director for "Eddie’s Night Out," a quirky film with great appeal and following. Amanda also was an intern at the Cannes Film Festival in 2000 for a public relations firm.
Amanda plans to go west in the fall of 2006 to hone her craft and work on any projects that come her way. Amanda believes that you can touch so many people’s hearts with just one piece of film. |
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dob | 1978
birthplace | las vegas, nevada
raised | reno, nevada
current residence | los angeles, california
education | university of nevada reno, university of nevada las vegas - bfa film
gurzi has numerous award-winning projects as a writer, director and cinematographer. his films have been screened in festivals around the country and have played to foreign audiences worldwide.
jt's interest in film began with him and some friends making skateboard videos and quickly expanded into the realm of experimental and narrative storytelling.
his diverse influences and commitment to experimentation have set him on an exciting path. |
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It all started sometime in 1985, Sarah Thiele was three years old Her parents, Laura and Michael heard an unrecognizable sound from the living room. When they turned off the record player, the sound did not subside. Though soft, it was clearly and undeniable the sound of music, coming form the upright piano in the corner of the living room. It could have been rare enough that a tree year old child was teaching herself to play. But this child was not only picking out a melody, but a melody which, just moments before had been singing out over the stereo. From that moment on Sarah had the unrelenting support and dedication that her parents could give. They knew she was a child of music.
After high school, Sarah pursued a prior scholarship opportunity from Idyllwild Arts Academy, and took a position as a post-graduate student to prepare herself for college. Although Idyllwild is a respected arts institution, with several incredible instructors, the education that Sarah walked away with was provided by herself. The personal development as an artist and a person that year has to be, at this point, her most prized possession. That year, a friend offered to track Sarah's college audition tape. After the first session, Steve Lester, local recording engineer, artist and owner of New Moon Records offered to record and complete a solo instrumental album. Only weeks later, Sarah recorded her first full-length piano album: Joshua Tree Sessions. Almost a year later it was submitted to the JPP National Awards and Nominated for 'Best Acoustic Album of the Year' and 'Best Acoustic Song of the Year.' Joshua Tree Sessions recived runner-up and second place honor, without her knowledge of its submission. That record, is a portrait of an eighteen year-old girl, a piano and their venture together. The album contains eleven tracks, three of which were composed prior to the session. The other eight were improvisations breathed out by a pitch -black closet and the sound of strings.
Through her admission to Idyllwild Arts, Sarah received several acceptances from Music institutions throughout the nation. USC, Cal Arts, San Francisco Conservatory, Boston Conservatory, Berkley in Boston and California replies with acceptance letters and scholarship offers, Sarah was also accepted as a composition major with a full scholarship to UNLV. Emphasis on piano and performance would take her into the study of Dr. Carol Stivers. She moved to Las Vegas.
Residing currently in Las Vegas, she composes, arranges and performs her original piano-vocal work for the love of her art and in pursuit of a long term music career. She has become one of Las Vegas' most beloved performers being one of the very few being paid regularly to perform her original music. |
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Craig T. Shima graduated from Al Collins Art Academy in 2001, and moved to Las Vegas to start his production career.
Craig has worked on several productions from feature films to stage events, concerts, and major award shows. Craig is currently partner in one of Las Vegas most successful independent film companies, Vision Dynamics Entertainment Inc, where he serves as the team's props, wardrobe and make-up director.
In addition to working with VDEfilms, Mr. Shima works with other successful film groups including The Group Collectively, and Roger Erik Tinch's company True Caliber.
References:
www. vdefilms.com
www.imdb.com
www.thegroupcollectively.com
www.truecaliber.com |
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