SHOWCASE: “Alternative Light” Film Projects | FilmingLife® ArtHouse

The November / December theme for our ArtHouse Film Project was led by FilmingLifer PRO Ashley Lewis and was all about ALTERNATIVE LIGHT.

A lot of our members have gotten really comfortable with using different types of natural light, so for this theme we really wanted everyone to push themselves and seek out alternative light sources to film in.

Some examples of alternative light we encouraged members to try: Lamp light - Christmas lights - Campfire light - Flashlights/torches - Device screens - Candles - Toys - Night lights - Sparklers - Anything that might create artificial light.

All ArtHouse themes are broken in to 2 levels. For the ALTERNATIVE LIGHT theme the levels were defined as follows -

For Level One ALTERNATIVE LIGHT films we asked our members to create a film that intentionally used alternative lighting in one scene.

For Level Two ALTERNATIVE LIGHT films we asked members to create a film that used alternative lighting sources throughout as a tool for storytelling.

As always the films that were submitted & created by our members were just amazing, and we’re so pleased to present them to you today…

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The Educator’s Choice Award is chosen by the Lead Educator of the film project as those that fully embody the spirit of the FilmingLife® ArtHouse, and are noted for their storytelling, creativity and unique interpretation of the theme.

Suzane Bacelar

What Ashley said about Suzane's film -
”Suzanne proves to us that you don’t have to make a long film to make magic! By layering alternative light clips with close up shots of her family, Suzanne was able to make such an engaging and dynamic short film that’s full of holiday cheer. Add in the whole family’s dance moves, cut and timed perfectly to the beat, and you have a film that’s absolutely full of charm. Excellent job Suzanne and congratulations!!”

You can view Suzane'’s award-winning film below and find her on Instagram @suzanebacelar

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Sarah MacClary

You can view more of Sarah’s work via their Instagram account @corvallisvideo

Stephanie Soltau

You can view more of Stephanie’s work via her Instagram account @stephaniesoltau

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See more ALTERNATIVE LIGHT Showcase Films below...

Jessica Macias | @jmfilmstudio

Joy Knox

Leah Lopez | @lavenderhoneyphotography

Elise Cook | @elisecookphotography

Jennie Pyfferoen | @jenniepyfferoen.familyfilms

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Educator Features

Theme Leader: Ashley Lewis @ashleylewis.co

FilmingLifer PRO Lindsey DeCicco @lindseydeciccophotography

FilmingLife Community Manager Kylie Purtell @kyliepurtell

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The FilmingLife® ArtHouse Film Project is a series of bi-monthly Educator & FilmingLifer member-led mini courses + showcase opportunities for FilmingLife® Members.

Lead Educator Kylie Purtell & handpicked FilmingLifers have chosen 6 themes for the year. Some themes are specific to a technique and others are more broad to give our members the freedom to interpret them as they like.

For each theme, we provide tips, tutorials, and inspiration to encourage and support Members as they work on their film projects.

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