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The senior thesis film showcase from the 4th-year class at Ringling College of Art and Design has come to an end.Over th...
09/21/2026

The senior thesis film showcase from the 4th-year class at Ringling College of Art and Design has come to an end.

Over the past week, seven short films were shared, each one the result of a full year of production under conditions close to those of the professional industry.
The students worked across departments, managed tight schedules, and carried their projects through with rigor and dedication.

These seven films carry a year of work the Class of 2026 gave everything to, work that deserves to be seen.

Thanks for following along, and keep an eye on these young filmmakers.

FILM SPOTLIGHT #7 - MOTHERHOODWritten and directed by Lachin Kerbabaeva anihcall, Motherhood is an introspective drama ...
09/20/2026

FILM SPOTLIGHT #7 - MOTHERHOOD

Written and directed by Lachin Kerbabaeva anihcall, Motherhood is an introspective drama of a mother, Alex, whose 4-year-old child, Tommy, tragically drowns in a pool. Haunted by the endless guilt of not being around him when it happened, she tries to join Tommy in the afterlife by attempting to commit su***de. The story is told through the life review experience, non-linearly, where Alex, submerged underwater, recalls every part of her motherhood, from the happy expectation of a baby, traumatic delivery, postnatal depression, loss of her passion for music, falling apart with her husband, nightmares, and unbearable guilt for not saving Tommy’s life.

🎥 Shot with Angénieux EZ-2 15–40mm and EZ-1 30–90mm.

CAST
Laura Parker as Alex
Lioz Miller as Tommy
Jordan Woods-Robinson as John
Lauren Butterfield as Doctor

CREW
Director&Writer- Lachin Kerbabaeva anihcall
Producer- Riley Moore Riley Moore
Director of Photography- Ryan Zyck Ryan Zyck
Production Designer- Peter Blair Peter Blair
Editor- Lachin Kerbabaeva anihcall
Sound Designer- Riley Moore Riley Moore & Joshua Rielo Josh/Raymond
1st AD- Michael Hook Michael Hook
Unit Production Manager- Andrew Lamm
Score- Dogu Ozorhan & Evan Simpson Evan Simpson
2nd AD- Jayde Dauley jayde.14
Sound Mixer- Dogu Ozorhan
Boom Op- Ellis Davies
Camera Op- Andrew Lamm
1st AC- Kennedy Carruth Kennedy
2nd AC- Skye Smith Skye 🖤, Alex Hilzim, Alana Caballero
DIT & Assistant Editor- Joshua Rielo Josh/Raymond
Colorist- Kennedy Carruth Kennedy
Gaffer- Caleb Ard Caleb ard
Best Electric- Emily Voyls Emily Voyls
Key Grip- Danny Connolly Danny Connolly
Best Grip- Elise Woodard
Grip: Austin Jacobs
Grip Truck: Sena Kwasi Amengor Sena Kwasi Amengor
Script Supervisor- Hanna Peresztigi Hanna Peresztegi & Bruna Torres Livreri
Art Director- Kaitlyn Carey Kaitlyn Carey
Costume Designer- Vivian Hoang Vivian Hoang
Set Dresser- Sean Jenkins, Alana Caballero, Mya Norona, Savannah Winslow Sav
Still Set Photography - Cecilia Marty cecilia4photography, Riley Moore Riley Moore

FILM SPOTLIGHT #6 - A Hill To Die OnWritten and directed by Peter Blair Peter Blair, This dark comedy follows washed-up...
09/19/2026

FILM SPOTLIGHT #6 - A Hill To Die On

Written and directed by Peter Blair Peter Blair, This dark comedy follows washed-up director Jamie Van Hamn as he clings to his once great superhero movie franchise. In a last-ditch effort to save face after an affair with his lead actor, Jamie begrudgingly recruits a Make-A-Wish kid as the new star of his penultimate movie.

Director of Photography’s note - Caleb Ard
“A Hill To Die On pushed me to grow in so many aspects as a cinematographer. From lens choice, camera type, composition, and movement everything had to be incredibly intentional to serve the story and heighten the comedy of every moment. Every choice serves the purpose of the narrative and I was given a lot of creative freedom in the visual style of telling this story. I think it’s my favorite work I’ve done so far in my career.”

🎥 Shot with Angénieux EZ-2 15–40mm and EZ-1 30–90mm and Optimo 15-40mm.

CAST
Jamie Van Hamn: Bryan Lewis
Lindsay Van Hamn: Lauren Butterfield
Jacob: Tommy Bolanos
Liam: Toven Anderson

CREW
Writer & Director: Peter Blair Peter Blair
Producers:
Danny Connolly Danny Connolly And Michael Hook Michael Hook
UPM: Eric Blair
1st AD: Lachin Kerbabaeva
2nd AD: Cooper Lynn
Director of photography: Caleb Ard Caleb ard
Camera Operator and Colorist: Andrew Lamm
1st AC: Emily Voyls
2nd AC: Nate Williams and Hanna Peresztegi
Script Supervisor: Wickes Minton
Gaffer: Jackson Lapsley
Key Grip/ Dolly Grip: Orya Larie
Best Electric: Rico Ekert
Best Grip: Damien Penn
Production Designer: Alex Grapes Alexander Grapes
Art Director: Sydney C***s
Set Dressers/ Art Department: Paul Ritter, Harrison Lum, Antonio Galarraga, Jordan Salas , Kolby White, Nick Miner
DIT and Editor: Joshua Rielo Josh/Raymond
Sound Mixer/ sound designer: Ryan Zyck Ryan Zyck
Musical Score: Evan Simpson Evan Simpson
Boom Operator: Elise Woodard
Still photographer: Cecilia Marty cecilia4photography

FILM SPOTLIGHT #5 - A SINFUL PEOPLEWritten and directed by Andrew Lamm, A SINFUL PEOPLE follows a reformed he**in addic...
09/18/2026

FILM SPOTLIGHT #5 - A SINFUL PEOPLE

Written and directed by Andrew Lamm, A SINFUL PEOPLE follows a reformed he**in addict (Colson) who has found a new life in the church and with his fiance Olivia. The church is led by a radical pastor named Paul, who has an unorthodox approach to Christianity. Paul takes it upon himself to handle Colson’s rehabilitation and Colson becomes plagued with dreams and visions of his past and potentially his future. As Colson becomes suspicious of Olivia and Paul, he discovers a tragic secret. His church is secretly a cult!

🎥 Shot with Angénieux EZ-2 15–40mm and EZ-1 30–90mm.

CAST
Colson - Jordan-Woods-Robinson Jordan Woods-Robinson
Paul - Paul Wilson Paul Wilson
Olivia - Lauren Hall Lauren Rossomanno Hall
Church Man - Ryan Perry
Mom - Barbara Eaker

CREW
Director/Writer - Andrew Lamm & Andrew Lamm
Co-Producer - Michael Hook Michael Hook
Co-Producer - Caleb Ard Caleb ard
Director of Photography - Lachin Kerbabaeva anihcall
Production Designer - Peter Blair Peter Blair
Editor - Ryan Zyck Ryan Zyck
Sound Designers - Riley Moore Riley Moore & Michael Hook Michael Hook
First Assistant Director - Caleb Ard Caleb ard
Second Assistant Director - Cooper Lynn
Script Supervisor - Hannah Peresztegi Hanna Peresztegi, Orya Turner, Sophia Parry sophia
First Assistant Camera - Kennedy Carruth Kennedy
Second Assistant Camera - Nick Miner NICK MINER, Jackson Lapsley Jackson, Emily Voyls Emily Voyls
Still Photographer - Cecilia Marty cecilia4photography, Hannah Cribs cecilia4photography
Art Director - Dogu Ozorhan, Alexander Grapes Alexander Grapes
PD Assistant - Savannah Winslow, Skye Smith, Alana Caballero, Wickes Minton
Gaffer - Ryan Zyck
Best Electric - Rico Eckert
Key Grip - Danny Connolly
Dolly Grip - Danny Connolly
Best Grip - Nate Williams
Grip - Sebastian Vaughn
Grip - Miles Smet
Grip Truck - Sena Kwasi Amengor
Sound Mixer - Riley Moore
Boom Operator - Emily Voyls
Favian Perez
Ellis Davies
Colorist - Danny Connolly
Original LUTs created by C.J. Julien
Graphic Designer - Daniel Mainou
Additional Editing - Andrew Lamm

FILM SPOTLIGHT #3 - GHOST LIGHTWritten and directed by Riley Moore, GHOST LIGHT follows Mary Alman as she leaves her Ne...
09/16/2026

FILM SPOTLIGHT #3 - GHOST LIGHT

Written and directed by Riley Moore, GHOST LIGHT follows Mary Alman as she leaves her New York acting struggles behind for regional theater, where she lands the role of Lady Macbeth in a local production of Macbeth. Determined to prove herself, Mary throws everything into rehearsals under the watchful eye of the production’s intimidating director, Ms. Dalton. But as the pressure mounts, Mary begins experiencing disturbing visions of an unfamiliar woman, Agatha Katherine, an actress who died while playing the same role decades earlier.

🎥 Shot with Angénieux EZ-2 15–40mm and EZ-1 30–90mm.

CAST

Laura Parker Samson as Mary
Jan Wallace as Ms. Dalton
Nicol Moeller as Agatha
Kelly Kirschner as Fred
Elanah Bruce as Young Dalton
Nate Williams
Seth Grayson
Yinoelle Colon
Phillippe Koenig

CREW

Writer & Director: Riley Moore riley moore
Producer: Jayde Dauley jayde.14
1st AD: Michael Hook Michael Hook
2nd AD: Nadia Grasso nadia
Script Supervisor: Hanna Peresztegi Hanna Peresztegi
Cinematographer: Emily Voyls Emily Voyls
Camera Operator: Caleb Ard Caleb ard
Camera Operator B Unit: Jackson Lapsley Jackson
1st AC: Ella Satterfield Ella
2nd AC: Yazmin Jarrin yikes.its.yaz, Andres Perez Andresen Andrés Pérez Andresen, Riley Katsikas
Riley Katsikas, Harrison Pruitt Harrison Pruitt
Production Designer: Lachin Kerbabaeva anihcall
Art Director: Kaitlyn Carey Kaitlyn Carey
Costume Designer: Vivian Hoang
Set Dresser: Sydney C***s Sydney C***s
HMU: Lachin Kerbabaeva anihcall
Additional Art Team: Shane Richards , Harrison Hahne Lum Harrison Lum, Lucas Mecham, Paul Ritter Paul Ritter, Kolby White Kolby White
Gaffer: Danny Connolly
Key Grip: Andrew Lamm
Best Electric: Nick Miner
Best Grip: Andres Perez Andresen, Alex Alfar
Grips: Sena Kwasi Amengor, Rico Eckert, Allegra Bortoni
DIT: Kennedy Carruth
Sound Designer: Riley Moore, Elise Woodard
Sound Mixer: Orya Larie Reaves
Boom Operator: Joey Platenik, Paul Ritter
Unit Stills Photographer: Cecilia Marty, Hannah Cribbs
PAs: Riley Katsikas, Harrison Pruitt

FILM SPOTLIGHT #1 - HOMEGROWNWritten and directed by Ella Satterfield, HOMEGROWN follows Piper, a recent Ringling film ...
09/14/2026

FILM SPOTLIGHT #1 - HOMEGROWN

Written and directed by Ella Satterfield, HOMEGROWN follows Piper, a recent Ringling film grad, has a job in California lined up to kickstart her career. But, as she returns home to her family’s sustainable farm after school, she finds that it is at risk of falling apart. With her family under immense stress, Piper must use her education to find the beauty where she is and save her home.

Cinematographer’s note - Jackson Lapsley
The diversity of the EZ zooms were the perfect versatility needed for this film, the 15-40 paired perfect for the fast changing locations and ever moving animals.

🎥 Shot with Angénieux EZ-2 15–40mm and EZ-1 30–90mm.

CAST
Piper - Casey Paige Henley casey paige !
Dad - Todd Sheeler Todd Sheeler
Mom - Nicol Moeller Nicol Moeller
Toby - Harrison Pruitt Harrison Pruitt
Ashley - Sezen Ünaldilar sezen_unaldilar

CREW
Written and Directed by Ella Satterfield Ella
Produced by Nadia Grasso nadia :)
1st Assistant Director: Orya Larie Orya Reaves
2nd Assistant Orya Reavesennedy Carruth Kennedy
Cinematographer: JKennedyLapsley Jackson Lapsley
1st AssistJackson Lapsleyly Voyls Emily Voyls
2nd Assistant Emily Voylsanna Peresztegi Hanna Peresztegi
George FrHanna Peresztegiductions
Riley Katsikas Riley Katsikas
DIT: SophiaRiley KatsikasEditors: Matthew Pesophia and Ella Satterfield Matthew and Ella
ProductioMatthewner: Ellaan Hoang Vivian Hoang
Art Director:Vivian Hoangey Kaitlyn Carey
Art PAs: TylKaitlyn Carey Cook
Grace Maynard gTyler Cookh Winslow Sav
Sgem Smith Skye 🖤
GafSav: Caleb Ard Skye 🖤ard
Grips: Sena AmenCaleb ardKwasi Amengor
Peter BSena Kwasi Amengorric Blair EriPeter Blairres Perez AnEric Blairrés Pérez Andresen
RicoAndrés Pérez Andresenams Nate WillRems
Sound MixerNate Williamssigner: Riley Moore Riley Moore
Boom OperatorsRiley Moore Vaughn Sebastien Vaughn
Danny ConSebastien Vaughnollyphoto
Original Music by Chole Cohen
Unit Still Photographer: Cecilia Marty
Unit Videographer: Matthew Peterson
Production Assistants: George Fresco, Riley Katsikas, Maia Rosamilia

We really enjoyed sharing these projects with you last year, so we’re back for another round! This year, we’ll be featur...
09/13/2026

We really enjoyed sharing these projects with you last year, so we’re back for another round! This year, we’ll be featuring seven thesis films instead of six, and we can’t wait to share these filmmakers’ work with you.

Each year at Ringling College of Art and Design, 4th-year students in the Film program take on an ambitious challenge: directing and producing their senior thesis films. These projects are the culmination of their academic journey, year-long productions that reflect real-world, industry-level collaboration.

From preproduction through post, students work across departments including Editing, Sound, Production Design, and more. Each short film is shot over just 1–2 weekends, with months of prep leading up to it.

The result? Professional-grade films that screen publicly and head straight into the festival circuit.

👉 Over the next 7 days, we’ll spotlight one thesis film per day, diving into each project’s vision, story, and team.

Stay tuned, and get ready for tomorrow !

IBC 2026 is approaching, we will be exhibiting from September 11 to 14 !Come and join us to have a chat and test our ful...
09/07/2026

IBC 2026 is approaching, we will be exhibiting from September 11 to 14 !

Come and join us to have a chat and test our full range of lenses as well as our latest innovations the Optimo Ultra 12x 65 and the EZ 65 SERIES.

📍 RAI, Amsterdam, Netherlands | Hall 12 booth F30

🗓 September 11 – 14, 2026

Cinematographer Alex De Pablo looks back on his experience with the Optimo Ultra 12x on the set of “El Ser Querido,” the...
08/26/2026

Cinematographer Alex De Pablo looks back on his experience with the Optimo Ultra 12x on the set of “El Ser Querido,” the new film from director Rodrigo Sorogoyen starring Javier Bardem and Vicky Luengo.

The story follows an international director returning to Spain to shoot a film about the Spanish Sahara, all while trying to rebuild his relationship with the daughter he once left behind. A film about family, memory, and the illusions we build around our own narrative.

To match this vision, Alex mixed an unusually wide range of formats over 9 weeks of shooting: black and white and color film in 65mm, Super 35, Super 16 and Super 8, alongside digital in Full Frame, Super 35 and 1/3 inch, combining spherical and anamorphic lenses throughout. One of the most demanding sequences involved an outdoor day scene shot over a full week with 6 cameras running simultaneously, with Alex himself operating one of them.

In the middle of this technical complexity, the Optimo Ultra 12x became a natural choice for its compatibility across formats. Alex highlights its stability throughout the zoom range, along with a look he describes as “sharp but not too much,” with natural color reproduction and pleasing skin tones.

The result is a visual language he calls “simultaneously minimalist and baroque,” shaped through close collaboration with director Rodrigo Sorogoyen.

The film premiered in official competition at the Cannes Film Festival and hits Spanish cinemas today !

Director: Rodrigo Sorogoyen
Cinematographer: Alex De Pablo
Writers: Rodrigo Sorogoyen, Isabel Peña
Producers: Caballo Films, Movistar Plus+, Le Pacte
Rental companies: EPC EPC Panavision Agent Spain , Cinelux CINELUX 
Gaffer: Pedro Sánchez
Steadicam & Camera A/B: Álvaro Carla 
Camera assistant: Joaquín Bernal
DIT: Juan Luis Nuñez
Colorist: Paulino (Luciérnaga) LUCIERNAGA COLOR GRADING
Head grip: Marcelo Clemares (Mundo Crane) MundoCrane 
Camera C: Sules García Sules García

07/10/2026

Online Now: The Akiko Ashizawa Masterclass

Available to watch via the link in our bio!

During the 79th Cannes Film Festival, 2026 Pierre Angénieux Tribute laureate Akiko Ashizawa, JSC joined us for an inspiring masterclass moderated by Jordan Mintzer of The Hollywood Reporter.

🎥 Across more than 70 films and three decades behind the camera, Akiko has built a singular visual language shaped by natural light and patience across Japanese seasons. A sensibility forged through her long collaboration with director Kiyoshi Kurosawa on films like “Tokyo Sonata” and “Journey to the Shore.”

From drama to horror, discover the eye behind some of Japan’s most unforgettable images.

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