Love, from Ellie
Fundraising Event.
WHEN
Friday, April 5th ~ 7pm - 10pm
WHERE
Motion Media Arts Center - 2200 Tillery St #A, Austin
WHAT
Join Lady Alchemist Films for an evening of fun as we raise money for the production of the short film, LOVE, FROM ELLIE.
We will be showcasing a live reading of the award-winning short screenplay written by Chantelle James. Plus cocktails from our event sponsors SHINER BEER, DRIPPING SPRINGS DISTILLING, & SINGING WATER VINEYARDS, an audition competition, a silent auction, and raffle prizes to be won! Click on the RSVP button below to purchase your ticket!
For those who can’t make it but want to support, click the DONATE button below. We appreciate any and all support!
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
~ Enjoy cocktails from our official sponsors Dripping Springs Distilling, Shiner Beer, & Singing Water Vineyards.
~ The official “Love, from Ellie” cast will be reading the short screenplay live!
~ Meet the writer/director, producers, and cast of “Love, from Ellie”.
~ Compete in our audition competition! Experience what the audition process is like for actors. Read a scene from a famous movie with a professional actor. You get two takes to say the words with meaning! There are prizes to be won for the most believable and the most surprising auditions.
~ Bid on silent auction prizes and win raffle prizes from companies such as Austin FC, Shag Hair Salon, Zilker Belts, Criquet Menswear, Hai Hospitality, Hiatus Spa & Retreat, Sabah, Imogene & Willie, First Take, Enlightened Baby, Spa Sway, Conrad Le Bron - Coaching, aGIFF Film Festival, Indie Meme Film Festival and more to come!
MEET THE “LOVE, FROM ELLIE” TEAM
Chantelle James is an Australian-born award-winning filmmaker. After earning her Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts, Acting, at the Actors Center Australia, Chantelle moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film & TV. It was in LA that she wrote & produced her first short film, Ordinary, discovering her love and passion for filmmaking. She moved to Austin, TX in 2019 and launched production company Lady Alchemist Films in 2020. Chantelle served on the board of Women in Film & Television Austin as Podcast Chair 2021 - 2023. She is a current member of the Alliance of Women Directors.
Writer/Director
Chantelle James
Producer
Paulina Manseau
Paulina Manseau is an award-winning director, writer, and producer of Mexican and Lebanese roots born in Los Angeles, California. Raised in Mexico and later returning to the U.S., she has passionately pursued her career in theater, film, and writing. Recognized as one of Texas' top directors and screenwriters, Paulina's talent and vision have earned her numerous accolades. In 2021, her works were featured on PBS, leading to her induction into the Alliance of Women Directors.
Producer
Kirtana Banskota
Kirtana Banskota is an award-winning, first-generation Nepali- American filmmaker who loves applying her global-grown work ethic to the world of film and media. She thrives in working with underrepresented communities alongside women, people of color, and the LGBTQ community while seeking to promote themes of passion, social impact, and integrity in all of her work. She is a Producer, Director, Actor, and Philanthropist.
Cinematography
Zach Morrison
Zach Morrison is a graduate of the University of Texas, Radio-TV-Film program. After a decade-long stint cutting his teeth in the indie film and music video world of Austin, TX, Zach moved to Los Angeles to pursue narrative film full time in 2022, after being admitted as a Cinematography Fellow at the American Film Institute.Films Zach has shot have premiered at festivals including SXSW, New Orleans Film Festival, Inside Out Toronto, and on such platforms as HBO, NoBudge.com, booooooom.tv, and Billboard.
Casting Director
Ashley Guaragna
Ashley Guaragna is a casting director based in Austin, TX, specializing in independent narrative projects. She has a knack for finding talent and connecting filmmakers with outstanding actors. Ashley is passionate about collaborating with visionary directors and helping them find the right faces and voices to bring their stories to life. She is consistently dedicated to diverse representation in her projects.
