Category: Film
Film: South of Southern
Dinner & Derangement: Black-tie optional, but a straightjacket would be a fine idea South of Southern is a timeless film and it is not just a story about the South – it’s about complicated family relationships and how we act when everyone comes together. It pulls back the curtain and shows that no matter where [...]
Alisa Riggs Petitt on Itunes
Go behind the story with our cast and crew! Our first podcast features leading actress, Alisa Riggs Petitt, who plays the role of Anabelle Honeycut. In this interview, she talks about creating the character of Anabelle Honeycut, creating her costumes, and her experiences working on the film South of Southern.
South of Southern on Itunes
Go behind the scenes of South of Southern by visiting our Itunes channel and downloading the latest trailer, interviews, and more! South of Southern is a timeless film and it is not just a story about the South – it’s about complicated family relationships and how we act when everyone comes together. It pulls back [...]
Film: Keepers of the Gate
Keepers of the Gate is a thriller about the way information is used in the 21st century. It examines the way it is obtained and delivered to individuals through the story of two journalists in Iraq covering a story. It explores the convergence of old and new technology and how messages are constructed and filtered. [...]
Film: Tibet in Ruins
This think piece was conceived during my work on the groundbreaking documentary film Tibet in Ruin. I was inspired by a poem written by Tenzin Tsundue entitled, Betrayal, while working on this film. This video was used to promote the “Candle for Tibet” campaign. The campaign was a worldwide candle light protest held on August [...]
South of Southern – That’s a wrap!
Director and Producer, Ava Leigh Stewart just finished the comedic film, South of Southern. She is the head of Art West Film and co-wrote the screenplay with her brother Drew Stewart. They produced the film under the Art West banner. After many successful projects, seasoned Director, Stewart has a Penny Marhshall-esque style and sets the [...]
Behind the Film
South of Southern is a feature film that takes a comical look at a dysfunctional Southern family through the story of Holiis and Heyward’s engagement. It centers around Heyward’s sister, Katie, who is a magazine editor for the Southern Post. Katie has been tapped to write a dynamic feature article for the magazine and suggests [...]
Film: Keepers of the Gate
This film is a reflection of the way information is used in the media. Information is one of the most valuable truths and can be wielded as a very powerful weapon. It shows how it is delivered, filtered, and interpreted. The film examines the truth of information from many sources. I made this film to [...]
Film Design: Guru & The Gypsy
GURU & THE GYPSY I worked on “The Guru and the Gypsy” as a produc- tion designer and it is currently screening at festivals. It is a film about a young spiritual leader who commits an accidental crime that will ruin his future and all the good he intends to do. His interaction with a [...]
Film: Scuba St. Maarten
This was my first experience with underwater film and done over a series of two dives with the Ocean Explorers in St Maarten. It is the oldest dive shop in St Maarten, owned and operated by longtime resident LeRoy French a renowned underwater photographer. I have always loved underwater still photography and was excited to [...]
Indie Production Design
I have worked as a production designer on Independent films for almost fifteen years, working my way up the ladder from assistant to production designer. I have worked all over the world for productions in Los Angeles, New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, London, and many others. I rarely slept for the duration of most productions [...]
