The Anita Jesse Studio encourages students to produce original short films.
When we have a group of actors who bring in films, we host a festival to celebrate the work.

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From Our First Two Film Festivals.

You can view stills from most of the films represented
in the sample by viewing our 2002 Fall Festival.

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THE BUZZ

(Sample comments from the audience at our 2002 Fall Film Festival)
"I have been to film festivals all over the country, and this is one of the best ones I have ever seen."  -- Jason Schmid
"I viewed dozens of reels while preparing for the new edition of Acting Is Everything, but I didn't see any acting that compared to the work in these films." -- Judy Kerr

MEETING THE CHALLENGE

Acting for film and television makes some unique demands on the actor. For instance, so much of the story is told with the eyes, there are myriad physical demands such as "cheating a look," and the story is shot out of sequence. The ideal method for acquiring the skills particular to film and television acting is plenty of experience in front of the camera. Because we understand the demands of the industry and recognize the solution, we tailor our acting classes accordingly.

We offer ongoing On-Camera Classes, and we direct all class critiques to camera-friendly performances. We provide a training ground for serious film and television actors. Because we know nothing beats practical experience, we encourage our actors to produce short films and experience hands-on film making. When our actors produce their short films, The Studio sponsors and hosts film festivals to celebrate the work.

Our actor/producers finance their three-to-six minute films and have complete autonomy over their work. They cast both from within and outside The Studio. Some individuals function as writer/producer/director/principal director of photography/and editor. Others collaborate with technical talent from outside the group and participate only as producer and actor. The various combinations produce a potent mix of vision and talent.

OUR 2003 FALL FESTIVAL
For Photos, click HERE.

Congratulations to the members of The Studio who, with the support of their collaborators, produced the sixteen short films premiered at the 2003 Fall Film Festival.

All the films are entered in the festival by an Active Studio Member.

Hack School Produced by Doug Turner. Directed & Written by Doug Turner. Edited by: Brian Woznicki & Doug TurnerDirector of Photography: Doug Turner  Sound by: Mike Turner Cast: Adam Bolz, Kelly Fritz, Jon Lund, Warren McCullough, Doug Turner, Mike Turner, Dave Watson
Where's Mommy? Produced by: James Ingersoll  Directed by: Chris Dollard  Written by: Sarah Boughton & James Ingersoll  Edited by: James Ingersoll  Camera Operator: Andy Pinon  Script Supervisor: Hans Steckly  Cast: Sarah Boughton, Chris Dollard, James Ingersoll
Operation: Ember
Produced by: Jenn Wong with Jason Schmid Directed & Edited by: Jason Schmid   Director of Photography: Hilda Mercado  Visual Effects: Jason Schmid & David Nott  Fight Choreography by: Jason Medury  Written by: Tia Senejas  Locations by: Markus Davids, Dennis Hunter,   Warren McCullough, Britt Penrod   Crew: Markus Davids, Eric Diener, David Nott, Jed Sura  Lighting provided by: Eddie San Chan  Sound provided by: Widget Post  Music by: Mike Reagan Music  Cast: Jonathan Fraser, Seth Harding, Matt Harris,   Rick Partlow, Susan Slome, Jenn Wong
Gravity
Produced by: Glen Evan  Directed by: Ron Ruzicka  Written by: Glen Evan  Editor & Director of Sound & Lighting: Ron Ruzicka  Director of Photography & Wardrobe: Alana Mailhot  Cast: Dorothy Bourgeois, Joe Dero, Glen Evan
Shall We?
Produced by: Rosemary Alexander  Directed by: Newell Alexander  Edited by: Stirling Zielinski  Written by: Jeani Sesta  Director of Photography & Sound: Stirling Zielinski  Cast: Newell Alexander, Rosemary Alexander, Dale Dickey, Jason Dottley, Don Fullilore,  Neva Howell, Amber Lovell, Doug Turner
1962 Cover Up
Produced by: Carla Orlandi  Directed & Edited by: Jason Schmid  Written by: Carla Orlandi  Director of Photography: Markus Davids  Makeup by: Rebecca Anne Forrest II  Hair by: Antonio Rivera   Cast: David Beren, Jim Furlong, Stefan Gierasch,    Jeanne Graham, Warren McCullough, Carla Orlandi,   Hans Steckly, Dave Watson
Murder in a '53 Buick
Produced by: Richard Partlow  with Firepit Productions & Partlow/Storm Productions  Co-producer & Production Designer: Angelika Storm  Directed by: John Drake  Edited by: Stephen Adrianson  Camera Operator: John Drake  Sound: Rich Corbin  Wardrobe: Suzanne Scott  Written by: Janie Easst  Make-up by: Angelika Storm  Production Assistants: Adam Chambers & Asia Meyer  Special Thank You's to: Laura & Tom Sparks & Kathy Countryman  Cast: Rosemary Alexander, Richard Partlow
French Connection
Produced by: France Demoulin & Iacopo Wachter  Directed by: Iacopo Wachter  Written by: France Demoulin  Edited by: Douglas Hunter  Cast: France Demoulin, Warren McCullough, Hans Steckly
Seaman
Produced by: Warren McCullough  Directed by: Warren McCullough  Edited by: Jason Schmid  Written by: Asa J. Estein  Director of Photography: Warren McCullough  Cast: France DemoulinH, Brett Doscher, Jonathan Lund, Tanner Midlick, Warren McCullough, Kevin Molis, Carla Orlandi, Taylor Presier, Adam Simon, Derek Statham, Taylor Statham, Hans Steckly, Jason Schmid, Jed Sura, Dawn Thomas, Doug Turner, Iacopo Wachter, Dave Watson, Jenn Wong
Shark School
Produced by: Dave Watson  Directed by: Eric Wallace  Written & Edited by: Dave Watson & Eric Wallace
Director of Photography: Eric Wallace  Sound by: Charles Howard III  Cast: Herb Gray, James Ingersoll, Doug Turner, Iacopo Wachter, Dave Watson
Point & Pull
Produced by: Matt MacFarland  Directed, Written, & Edited by: Joe Dero  Camera Operator: Araceli Gutierrez
Cast: Joe Dero, Glen Evan, Daniel Jiminez, Jasmine Jiminez, Matt MacFarland, Aldo Verdugo
V.E.N.O.M
Produced by: Jenn Wong with Jason Schmid  Directed, Written, & Edited by: Jason Schmid   Director of Photography: Hilda Mercado  Sound Design & Visual Effects by: Jason Schmid & David Nott  Fight Choreography by: Jason Medury  Locations by: Markus Davids, Dennis Hunter, Warren McCullough, Britt Penrod   Crew: Markus Davids, Eric Diener, David Nott, Jed Sura  Lighting provided by: Eddie San Chan  Sound provided by: Widget Post  Music by: Mike Reagan Music  Cast: Jonathan Fraser, Seth Harding, Matt Harris,  Rick Partlow, Susan Slome, Jenn Wong
To Have and To Hold
Produced by: Dave Watson   Directed & Edited by: Dave Watson   Directors of Photography: Doug Turner & Dave Watson   Written by: Ian Jesseta  Cast: Doug Turner, Iacopo Wachter, Wendy Watson
Enter
Produced by: Chris Dollard & Jed Sura  Directed, Written, & Edited by: Chris Dollard  Director of Photography: William White  Sound & Lighting by: Evan Rion  1st A.D.: Dawn Higginbotham  Makeup by: Kristen Dollard  Cast: Chris Dollard, Kristen Dollard, Renee O'Conner, Andy Pinon, Jed Sura, Steven Yell, Amy Yell
Pinky Swear
Produced by: Sarah Boughton  Written by: Candace Kirby  Directed & Edited by: Eric Conners  Director of Photography: Matt Hsu  Sound by: Matthew Monte  Gaffer: Luyen H. Vu  Grips: James Gleason & Kjell Hilding  Makeup by: Kristen Dollard  Cast: Sarah Boughton, Carl Engle, Brad Fagnani, Sri Rao,
Jed Sura, Jenn Wong, Lauren Zaslansky
Far Side Bank of Jordan
Produced by: Rosemary Alexander with Amber Lovell  Written by: C. Gaffney  Directed & Edited by: Stirling Zielinski  Director of Photography: Stirling Zielinski  Sound by: Rick Cunha  Cast: Kelly Alexander, Newell Alexander, Phyllis Alexander, Rosemary Alexander, Terry Brannon, Charlotte Clinton, George Clinton, Jessica Clinton, Amber Lovell, Cameron Lovell, Graham Lovell, Jeff Lovell, Joshua Lovell, Sammi Lovell, Caroline Shores, Rebecca Shores

To our sponsors:
Thank you to The Gardner and Sierra Stages, Tolsek Printing, and Prank Productions for your generous support. We won't forget your contribution.
To Leon Melas:
Thanks, Leon. We couldn't do it without you, but more important, we wouldn't want to do it without you.
To Craig Merrick:
Thanks Astro Audio Video Lighting Inc. for all your help in making our festival a success.
To our Advertisers:
Thank you for making our Goody Bags a success.
A special thank you to Lisa Wilcox for adding the terrific gifts for our Goody Bags.
To all our Collaborators from outside The Studio:
We are grateful for the skills of all the creative people who, by now, are longtime veterans of our film festival ventures. Thanks for becoming members of our extended family. We look forward to working with you in the future.
To the Festival Production Staff:
Thanks to the actors who make time for the behind-the-scenes work that made this day possible.
To our Actor-Producers:
At the Anita Jesse Studio, we are committed to the training and guidance of actors who have the courage to take charge of their destiny. We are honored and proud to witness your growing resourcefulness, courage, and talent.
With affection and admiration,
Anita Jesse
Jim Ingersoll
OUR 2002 FALL FESTIVAL
Photos, click HEREProgram, click HERE.
OUR 2003 SPRING FESTIVAL
Photos, click HERE.  Program, click HERE.

THANK YOU!
Our Sincere Appreciation To The Co-Producers Of Our Fall Film Festival

Zeal Pictures
The Comedy Union
Good Summer Productions
Ireland's 32
Marsceill Design Construction
Master Floor Service
Newell & Rosemary Alexander




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