Introduce Yourself : I`m a teenage filmmaker working on first feature film by Kasha Slavner

Kasha Slavner

I`m a teenage filmmaker working on first feature film

Hi everyone. I m a 17 year old photographer/filmmaker. I Havent been here for a while because I've been really busy at school and editing my first feature documentary. Trying to get it done before the festival deadline for Hot Docs. If anyone out there would like to get involved - definitely need lots of help. Especially with film graphics and putting together a new wordpress website for it. Here's a bit of what it's going to cover. https://vimeo.com/123499123 Thanks for your support so far. Really appreciate it!

Anna Aizic

congrats Kasha! And much luck- wish stage32 was in my youth too:-) gret place to connect and grow professionally. Anna

Kasha Slavner

Thanks Anna!

Jela Oba Okpara

Why is charitable work always making people of color the subjects? There are very poor white people. Covington Kentucky. The orphans of Moldova. https://www.google.com/search?q=orphans+of+moldova&client=safari&hl=en-u... All of Eastern Europe basically. It's slightly offensive to constantly see people of color "saved" by "brave" filmmakers. On the bright side, nice editing and if you document extreme white poverty you will be a pioneer. :-) That one's for free.

Kasha Slavner

Thank you Jela but you have not seen the whole film yet and my own story is being woven in there. The purpose of the film is not to save people but to share their empowering & inspiring stories. The colour of my own skin has nothing to do with it either. But my heart does.

Nathyn Masters

Nice to meet you.

Kasha Slavner

You too Nathyn!

Anna Aizic

My pleasure Kasha. I haven't yet seen your film, but seems from your remarks to Jela, your film is echoing my project: not as self help book/TV series, but to empower others- regardless of gender, social economic status, politics, etnicity, geographical borders.... I forget something? Oh, yep, religion, in my mind separates instead of unite mankind. Kudos in your project. Are you sure you are 16:-)? Great path....good luck and keep us posted. Anna

Kasha Slavner

Thanks Sue!

Geoff Hall

Hello Kasha, how are you?

Jela Oba Okpara

That's cool, Kasha. Much success to you. Sorry if I was a little too detailed in my earlier comment.

Kasha Slavner

Thanks Anna - you said it much better than I did. This is what it's about. Turned 17 in June. You can read more about my story on the website in my indiegogo campaigns on the 'get in touch' page. http://theglobalsunriseproject.com/contact-us/ , Geoff - nice to meet you too.

Kasha Slavner

No worries Jela. It's always good to talk about these things.

Anna Aizic

very nice Kasha; thanks for sharing and wishing you best of luck with the project. Alas, wish I could help, but I am newbie myself to cinema- straggle with an adaptation, seating Logline:-) let alone Synopsis...Treatment...:-) You, on the other hand, conquered it all, and making it alive. That's pretty cool. Keep us posted; fascinating.....

Kasha Slavner

Thanks so much Anna! Will do.

Mark Allen

Kasha: just sent a network request. If you need any help as far as writing goes, drop me a line, okay?

Kasha Slavner

Thanks Mark for your offer. - I finished the script this summer - wrote it after I shot the footage while I was away. It's done now and I'm editing (the hardest part for me right now). Hoping to have it finished soon.

Bryan Atkinson

Hey Kasha, would love to connect with you. I am a composer for film. If u have any questions about music for your film feel free to drop me a note!

Kasha Slavner

Thanks Bryan! That's really nice of you. I have a composer for this film right now but I'd love to hear your work.

Jake

Welcome to Stage 32, Kasha!

Kasha Slavner

Thanks Jake - been here for a few months but been busy so just thought I'd reintroduce myself. Nice to meet you.

Erin Campion

What a gorgeous piece of work! You are a Gifted Girl, Kasha!

Kasha Slavner

Thanks Erin! I hope the film turns out to be nice too.

Isiss R

Kasha!!!THAT'S FANTASTIC!!!! LOVED it!!! What kind of Camera would you say,you use???

Kasha Slavner

Thanks Isiss! I borrowed a 5D Mark III from Canon Canada but sadly I had to give it back :(

Isiss R

I've bought a BRAND NEW, Olympus Camera, for 70 dollars, from Ebay,Camera works FANTASTIC!!! Seriously, I could send some photos that I took.It also has a mode for filming,You should check out EBAY^^

Ivan Alexei Dominguez

Kasha...If we could make a difference, I'm sure we'd all be even happier than you could be at this moment! When a human being to focused on others life and create a new vision that makes the difference, that is respect. Congratulations on your project. I think it shows a lot of your sensitivity. Thank you for sharing that!

Kasha Slavner

Ivan - this really means a lot to me. Thank you. Everyone here is so nice. If anyone here wants to follow my pictures on instagram too i'm at Global Sunrisers I had to learn everything from scratch so it scares me a bit because people are saying this is good but then there may be an expectation for the film that is more than what I can deliver...so i'm a bit nervous right now.

Kasha Slavner

Isiss (great name btw) Sure, send some over! Do you have an instagram account?

Kasha Slavner

Thanks Phil ! Even the offer to help if you could is nice. Best of luck with your stuff too!

Ivan Alexei Dominguez

Kasha... sorry I was away little bit from Stage32 Listen, You have the VISION and when this happens, there is nothing can scare you! Always people will have a "great expectation" and always people will criticize anything... Just follow your ideas fully in passion and get to the end with the same emotion and confidence. Your FILM is already done inside yourself, just... show us the result. A big hug Ivan Alexei

Kasha Slavner

No worries Ivan! Nice to hear from you and thanks for your encouragement too! Hope you're good and thanks for staying in touch.

Bryan Atkinson

Hi Kasha! Your ambitions are high and I wish you the best with it! I am a composer to film. Feel free to send me a message. You can visit my website at bryanatkinson.net. Have a great weekend!

Cylinda McAlister

Hello Kasha, Love your name. So exciting to hear what you are doing for as young as you are. Keep up the good work...:))

Jan Naft

Good for you; best of luck...

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