Faisal Lutchmedial - writer
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Surrounded by the Ocean immersion TTFF

I recently spent a week in Trinidad & Tobago at the film festival as part of their immersion program, designed to help develop new projects from Caribbean and Caribbean Diaspora filmmakers. The project I brought to the group was “Surrounded by the Ocean”, a detective thriller about a commercial diver who is brought into the investigation of a suspicious sea disaster – and ends up having to turn to his resourceful mother to help save him from growing conspiracy that threatens to drown him.

The writing group was filled with wonderful, highly creative people from or with roots from all over the islands. Our mentor Julia Solomonoff helped us craft these stories and I am looking forward to seeing them all brought to screen. There was a lot of talk of a “New Caribbean Cinema”, and the festival brought a real sense that this movement was coming to form. Now that I am back in chilly Canada (sadly the stereotype is true right now as fall is here in full force), I long for the energy and warmth of the TTFF.

Surrounded by the Ocean is just one of many scripts I am developing now, but it might be getting closer to the top of the pile for me to work on. I think it’ll be a nice treat to work on something a little lighter after I finish the current script I am working on – a yet untitled espionage drama set in New York during WWII.

Left to Right: Ryan C. Khan, Damian Marcano, Fréro Pierre, Faisal Lutchmedial, Karen Martinez, Storm Saulter, Ivette Davila, Ivan Herrera, Gabrielle Blackwood and Shakirah M Bourne at Hyatt Regency Trinidad.

Left to Right: Ryan C. Khan, Damian Marcano, Fréro Pierre, Faisal Lutchmedial, Karen Martinez, Storm Saulter, Ivette Davila, Ivan Herrera, Gabrielle Blackwood and Shakirah M Bourne at Hyatt Regency Trinidad.

 

 

November 17, 2013by admin

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Rosa and her five year-old daughter hide from US I Rosa and her five year-old daughter hide from US Immigration (ICE) when the factory she is working at is raided. She desperately tries to find a way for them to escape, terrified she will be separated from her child because they are undocumented.

Beneath Us is a short film directed by Faisal Lutchmedial, starring Renée Martinez, Anna Rak, Robert Keller, Paco Mufote, Thomas Potter, and Cristina Anaya Dominguez. Produced by Marla Arreola. 

The film will be having its premiere at the Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival 2022 in July.
Very excited to announce that our short film Benea Very excited to announce that our short film Beneath Us will be having its world premiere in competition at the Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival in Chicago. More info: https://www.facebook.com/BeneathUsMovie
Behind the scenes: Renée Martinez (playing Rosa t Behind the scenes: Renée Martinez (playing Rosa the desperate mother in Beneath Us) and some extra cast learning some sewing techniques on set. Producer Marla Arreola looking on. Some of our extras worked as garment workers in the past but many had to pick up what they could before the shoot!
Getting ready and planning the raid sequence. Getting ready and planning the raid sequence.
Director @faisallutchmedial using @shotlisterapp w Director @faisallutchmedial using @shotlisterapp while working on Beneath Us. Really useful in keeping track of everything, especially time!
BTS hug! @anna.rak.artist with Christina Anaya Dom BTS hug! @anna.rak.artist with Christina Anaya Dominguez in her very first role! #shortfilm #undocumented #behindthescenes
During rehearsal, Agent Bosko @therobertkeller wit During rehearsal, Agent Bosko @therobertkeller with Agent Collins @six_two_foxtrot_productions raiding the garment shop. #undocumented #behindthescenes #shortfilm #ICE #homelandsecurity
Director @faisallutchmedial and Cinematographer Ga Director @faisallutchmedial and Cinematographer Gabi Kislat watching the monitors. #filmmaking #cinematography #undocumented
Beneath Us is about undocumented immigrants but al Beneath Us is about undocumented immigrants but also labour rights. Many of our extras in the underground factory were so accustomed to working on sewing machines they stitched when the camera wasn’t even rolling. #labor #garment #behindthescenes
@six_two_foxtrot_productions getting his ICE team @six_two_foxtrot_productions getting his ICE team ready for the next shot
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Rosa and her five year-old daughter hide from US I Rosa and her five year-old daughter hide from US Immigration (ICE) when the factory she is working at is raided. She desperately tries to find a way for them to escape, terrified she will be separated from her child because they are undocumented.

Beneath Us is a short film directed by Faisal Lutchmedial, starring Renée Martinez, Anna Rak, Robert Keller, Paco Mufote, Thomas Potter, and Cristina Anaya Dominguez. Produced by Marla Arreola. 

The film will be having its premiere at the Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival 2022 in July.
Very excited to announce that our short film Benea Very excited to announce that our short film Beneath Us will be having its world premiere in competition at the Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival in Chicago. More info: https://www.facebook.com/BeneathUsMovie
Behind the scenes: Renée Martinez (playing Rosa t Behind the scenes: Renée Martinez (playing Rosa the desperate mother in Beneath Us) and some extra cast learning some sewing techniques on set. Producer Marla Arreola looking on. Some of our extras worked as garment workers in the past but many had to pick up what they could before the shoot!
Getting ready and planning the raid sequence. Getting ready and planning the raid sequence.
Director @faisallutchmedial using @shotlisterapp w Director @faisallutchmedial using @shotlisterapp while working on Beneath Us. Really useful in keeping track of everything, especially time!
BTS hug! @anna.rak.artist with Christina Anaya Dom BTS hug! @anna.rak.artist with Christina Anaya Dominguez in her very first role! #shortfilm #undocumented #behindthescenes
During rehearsal, Agent Bosko @therobertkeller wit During rehearsal, Agent Bosko @therobertkeller with Agent Collins @six_two_foxtrot_productions raiding the garment shop. #undocumented #behindthescenes #shortfilm #ICE #homelandsecurity
Director @faisallutchmedial and Cinematographer Ga Director @faisallutchmedial and Cinematographer Gabi Kislat watching the monitors. #filmmaking #cinematography #undocumented
Beneath Us is about undocumented immigrants but al Beneath Us is about undocumented immigrants but also labour rights. Many of our extras in the underground factory were so accustomed to working on sewing machines they stitched when the camera wasn’t even rolling. #labor #garment #behindthescenes
@six_two_foxtrot_productions getting his ICE team @six_two_foxtrot_productions getting his ICE team ready for the next shot
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