Faisal Lutchmedial - writer
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Doc Editing Demo Reel

Here’s a sample of what I can do.

Faisal Lutchmedial Editing Demo from Faisal Lutchmedial on Vimeo.

Three short clips from documentary projects I’ve edited.

1) Burgundy Jazz “Vice”. Part of the award winning interactive web series for Radio-Canada, produced by Catbird Productions. This clip has some fun motion graphics integrated with the interviews, putting live video “inside” the newspaper archives.

Winner – Digi Awards
Winner – Prix Boomerang
Winner – Prix Numix
Nominee – Canadian Screen Awards
Nominee – Prix Gémeaux
Nominee – Rockie Awards (Banff World Media Festival)
Nominee – Interactive Design Awards
Nominee – Webby Awards

2) Boogeymen “Lagarfljótsormurinn”. 1 hr doc series about tourist destinations where “monsters” reside. Aired on Evasion, a travel network in Quebec. I edited 5 episodes of this show, and assisted on a number of others.

3) Burgundy Jazz “Trains & Porters”. Another clip from this series about the history of Jazz culture in the Little Burgundy neighbourhood of Montreal.

December 22, 2014by admin
Burgundy Jazz, cinematography, culture, documentary, editing, music, webseries

Burgundy Jazz

Burgundy Jazz

It’s been a while since I’ve posted on the site, and I suppose that is good, because I have been insanely busy during that time. When I finished my WGC internship in The Listener’s writing room at the end of February (which I will eventually write a proper post about), I started work on editing the web capsules for the interactive web project “Burgundy Jazz“. The project launched last month, and it is safe to say this was one of the most rewarding jobs I have done in my career. The subject, the history of Jazz in Montreal told through the lens of the black community that lived in Little Burgundy, was one that urgently needed to be told, and I am proud I could have been part of it.

The project itself has a lot of elements; it’s part web series, part interactive historical document, and part time capsule. It can be experienced in a web browser, in an iOS app, and in an e-book. Each platform has different content focused on what that medium is best at. Truth be told, I had little to no involvement in anything other than the 14 short docs we made (directed by David Eng), with the rest of it being handled by a fantastic team brought together by producer Katarina Soukup of Catbird Productions. I did however wear several hats (cinematographer, motion graphics artist, and editor). Tamara Scherbak (assistant editor) and I, along with our encyclopedia-like director David set out to make short (3-4 minutes each), dynamic, informative films, that would capture the essence of the personalities, the community, and the music that made the district special. After getting a hugely positive response at the screening and cabaret show at the Corona Theatre for the launch, I can safely say we succeeded. It has given me great joy to be a part of telling this story, especially the story of people whose fame didn’t reach out past the confines of Montreal.

It was especially rewarding to find out that so many people we interviewed or talked about found their roots in the Caribbean, with some having family from Trinidad & Tobago, where my dad’s from too. I became fascinated with how their immigration stories compared with my family’s experience. I got lost in daydreams of what it must have been like to be a young man or woman from the islands, and then to be suddenly thrust into the biggest party town in North America during Prohibition. These daydreams are slowly forming into fictional stories I am developing, melding my life as a documentary filmmaker and fiction writer together in a way I didn’t expect. I feel like I’ve always had my feet in two different professional worlds, and three different countries, and sometimes this has made me feel unfocused, and lost. It’s nice to have moments where things become clear, and you feel at home no matter where your feet are planted.

If you haven’t already, please take a look at Burgundy Jazz on the Radio-Canada site by clicking on this link: http://music.cbc.ca/modularpages/dynamicPage.aspx?pageUrl=Burgundy-Jazz&permalink=Burgundy-Jazz

You can download the free iOS app here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/burgundy-jazz/id658159457?ls=1&mt=8

You can buy the e-book here: https://itunes.apple.com/book/id663804807?mt=11

And the soundtrack (essential for jazz lovers) is available on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/burgundy-jazz/id659705582

Trailer below.

July 25, 2013by admin
editing, film, film festival, Making the Band

Making the Band Official Trailer

 

Happy Birthday to actress Helen Koya of MTB!

 

The screenings are from all reports going excellently all the way out in Zanzibar, which is great to hear (but only slightly dulls the pain of not actually being able to go out to Africa). Toiling away, in admittedly beautiful summery Montreal, Jawad (sound) and I put together a trailer for the film. Enjoy!

 

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June 21, 2011by admin

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Media production company focusing on diverse and empowering stories. Latest release is "Beneath Us" directed by Faisal Lutchmedial.

Watch and vote for The Seas Between Us on CBC TV a Watch and vote for The Seas Between Us on CBC TV and CBC Gem! Our short film will be featured as one of nine chosen to compete in the Short Film Face Off this August and September! It's the 2nd appearance for director Faisal Lutchmedial who participated in the 5th edition with his other Trini flavoured short "Mr. Crab" in 2012. Ruma - Sanjana Morang @kevin_morang 
Preeti - @thatbrownactress Kavita Musty
Anand - @jojoestar12 Joel Joseph
Vas - @sanjivboodhu Sanjiv Boodhu
Latika - @pattianneali_sugarhouse Patti-Anne Ali
Nani - Sumatee ‘Drupati’ Maharaj
Cooking Auntie - @bahadoorlutchmedial Angenie Bahadoor Lutchmedial
Guest at Party -  @mlutchmedial1956 Mishri Lutchmedial
Raj - Dandre Blake
Shami - Vivekanand Singh
Taxi Driver - Andy Jones
Annoying Mother - Kavita Bhaggan
Annoyed Daughter - Aria Bhaggan

Crew

Writer, Director - @faisallutchmedial Faisal Lutchmedial
Producer - @alexismariech Alexis-Marie Chin
Executive Producer - Faisal Lutchmedial
Director of Photography - @olliethemilne Oliver Milne
Production Designer - @lori.antoinette_ Lori Antoinette 
1st Assist Director - @sophiewalcott_from_trinidad Sophie Walcott
Art Director - @just_berv Gervais Aleong
Set Builder - Daren Gittens
Set Dresser - Christian Boodoo
1st Assistant Camera - @the_rye_o Ryan Lee
DIT - @jian_hennings_trinidad Jian Hennings
Key Grip - Nkosi Myers
Gaffer - @dylan_q Dylan Quesnel
Sound Recordist - @jelaniserrette Jelani Serrette
Costume Designer - @safiaaliofficial Safia Ali
Key Hair & Makeup Artist - @royaumerustique Letitia Mike
Production Assistant - @jevonwason Jevon Wason
Transport - Timmy Mora
Casting in assoc. with The Trinidad and Tobago Performing Arts Network
Gear Rentals - @affordableimportstt Affordable Imports TT, AKS Rentals 
Catering - Auntie Cathy’s Catering

Post Production

Editor - Faisal Lutchmedial
Sound Designer - @emorymurchison Emory Murchison 
Colourist - Oliver Milne
Music by - @vizavaz Amritha Vaz
Additional Music - Portrait of Trinidad by the Mighty Sniper, 1965
Final Sound Mix recorded at - Formosa
Funding Support: @ontarioartscouncil @torontoartscouncil
Thanks @discoverfilmtt
The Seas Between Us won the Tongues on Fire, Flame The Seas Between Us won the Tongues on Fire, Flame Award 2025 Best Short Film at the UK Asian Film Festival! Many thanks to the festival and our incredibly talented cast and crew. UKAFF is one of the longest running and considered one of the most important South Asian festivals outside of India so we are so thrilled that our film was selected in such a strong group of shorts this year. @ukasianfilmfest @faisallutchmedial
Screening at the UK Asian Film Festival soon - May Screening at the UK Asian Film Festival soon - May 10th at 7pm at the Regent Cinema in London, UK. Tickets: https://www.regentstreetcinema.com/movie/short-films---uk-asian-film-festival/
Nova Scotia! Your chance to see The Seas Between U Nova Scotia! Your chance to see The Seas Between Us is almost here. We are very happy to be invited to virtually screen at the @theemerginglenshalifax this year, and they will be posting a screening link that will be available province wide for a limited time. Check back for details on how to watch!
Ruma - Sanjana Morang @kevin_morang 
Preeti - @thatbrownactress Kavita Musty
Anand - @jojoestar12 Joel Joseph
Vas - @sanjivboodhu Sanjiv Boodhu
Latika - @pattianneali_sugarhouse Patti-Anne Ali
Nani - Sumatee ‘Drupati’ Maharaj
Cooking Auntie - @bahadoorlutchmedial Angenie Bahadoor Lutchmedial
Guest at Party -  @mlutchmedial1956 Mishri Lutchmedial
Raj - Dandre Blake
Shami - Vivekanand Singh
Taxi Driver - Andy Jones
Annoying Mother - Kavita Bhaggan
Annoyed Daughter - Aria Bhaggan

Crew

Writer, Director - @faisallutchmedial Faisal Lutchmedial
Producer - @alexismariech Alexis-Marie Chin
Executive Producer - Faisal Lutchmedial
Director of Photography - @olliethemilne Oliver Milne
Production Designer - @lori.antoinette_ Lori Antoinette 
1st Assist Director - @sophiewalcott_from_trinidad Sophie Walcott
Art Director - @just_berv Gervais Aleong
Set Builder - Daren Gittens
Set Dresser - Christian Boodoo
1st Assistant Camera - @the_rye_o Ryan Lee
DIT - @jian_hennings_trinidad Jian Hennings
Key Grip - Nkosi Myers
Gaffer - @dylan_q Dylan Quesnel
Sound Recordist - @jelaniserrette Jelani Serrette
Costume Designer - @safiaaliofficial Safia Ali
Key Hair & Makeup Artist - @royaumerustique Letitia Mike
Production Assistant - @jevonwason Jevon Wason
Transport - Timmy Mora
Casting in assoc. with The Trinidad and Tobago Performing Arts Network
Gear Rentals - @affordableimportstt Affordable Imports TT, AKS Rentals 
Catering - Auntie Cathy’s Catering

Post Production

Editor - Faisal Lutchmedial
Sound Designer - @emorymurchison Emory Murchison 
Colourist - Oliver Milne
Music by - @vizavaz Amritha Vaz
Additional Music - Portrait of Trinidad by the Mighty Sniper, 1965
Final Sound Mix recorded at - Formosa
Funding Support: @ontarioartscouncil @torontoartscouncil
Thanks @discoverfilmtt
Canada - You'll be able to watch The Seas Between Canada - You'll be able to watch The Seas Between Us online at the beginning of May! The South Asian Film Festival of Montreal's short film component is online this year and they'll be hosting the film nationally for a little over a week. More details to come. @saffmontreal @saffmtl #shortfilm #caribbeanlife #trinidad 
Ruma - Sanjana Morang @kevin_morang 
Preeti - @thatbrownactress Kavita Musty
Anand - @jojoestar12 Joel Joseph
Vas - @sanjivboodhu Sanjiv Boodhu
Latika - @pattianneali_sugarhouse Patti-Anne Ali
Nani - Sumatee ‘Drupati’ Maharaj
Cooking Auntie - @bahadoorlutchmedial Angenie Bahadoor Lutchmedial
Guest at Party -  @mlutchmedial1956 Mishri Lutchmedial
Raj - Dandre Blake
Shami - Vivekanand Singh
Taxi Driver - Andy Jones
Annoying Mother - Kavita Bhaggan
Annoyed Daughter - Aria Bhaggan

Crew

Writer, Director - @faisallutchmedial Faisal Lutchmedial
Producer - @alexismariech Alexis-Marie Chin
Executive Producer - Faisal Lutchmedial
Director of Photography - @olliethemilne Oliver Milne
Production Designer - @lori.antoinette_ Lori Antoinette 
1st Assist Director - @sophiewalcott_from_trinidad Sophie Walcott
Art Director - @just_berv Gervais Aleong
Set Builder - Daren Gittens
Set Dresser - Christian Boodoo
1st Assistant Camera - @the_rye_o Ryan Lee
DIT - @jian_hennings_trinidad Jian Hennings
Key Grip - Nkosi Myers
Gaffer - @dylan_q Dylan Quesnel
Sound Recordist - @jelaniserrette Jelani Serrette
Costume Designer - @safiaaliofficial Safia Ali
Key Hair & Makeup Artist - @royaumerustique Letitia Mike
Production Assistant - @jevonwason Jevon Wason
Transport - Timmy Mora
Casting in assoc. with The Trinidad and Tobago Performing Arts Network
Gear Rentals - @affordableimportstt Affordable Imports TT, AKS Rentals 
Catering - Auntie Cathy’s Catering

Post Production

Editor - Faisal Lutchmedial
Sound Designer - @emorymurchison Emory Murchison 
Colourist - Oliver Milne
Music by - @vizavaz Amritha Vaz
Additional Music - Portrait of Trinidad by the Mighty Sniper, 1965
Final Sound Mix recorded at - Formosa
Funding Support: @ontarioartscouncil @torontoartscouncil
Thanks @discoverfilmtt
We're so happy to share that The Seas Between Us w We're so happy to share that The Seas Between Us will be screening at the Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival (Chicago - Elk Grove Village)! Our previous short Beneath Us played here a few years ago so we're really honoured to be asked to present again. Festival passes are on sale now and individual tickets will be available tomorrow, March 17th. 
Ruma - Sanjana Morang @kevin_morang 
Preeti - @thatbrownactress Kavita Musty
Anand - @jojoestar12 Joel Joseph
Vas - @sanjivboodhu Sanjiv Boodhu
Latika - @pattianneali_sugarhouse Patti-Anne Ali
Nani - Sumatee ‘Drupati’ Maharaj
Cooking Auntie - @bahadoorlutchmedial Angenie Bahadoor Lutchmedial
Guest at Party -  @mlutchmedial1956 Mishri Lutchmedial
Raj - Dandre Blake
Shami - Vivekanand Singh
Taxi Driver - Andy Jones
Annoying Mother - Kavita Bhaggan
Annoyed Daughter - Aria Bhaggan

Crew

Writer, Director - @faisallutchmedial Faisal Lutchmedial
Producer - @alexismariech Alexis-Marie Chin
Executive Producer - Faisal Lutchmedial
Director of Photography - @olliethemilne Oliver Milne
Production Designer - @lori.antoinette_ Lori Antoinette 
1st Assistant Director - @sophiewalcott_from_trinidad Sophie Walcott
Art Director - @just_berv Gervais Aleong
Set Builder - Daren Gittens
Set Dresser - Christian Boodoo
1st Assistant Camera - @the_rye_o Ryan Lee
Digital Imaging Technician - @jian_hennings_trinidad Jian Hennings
Key Grip - Nkosi Myers
Gaffer - @dylan_q Dylan Quesnel
Sound Recordist - @jelaniserrette Jelani Serrette
Costume Designer - @safiaaliofficial Safia Ali
Key Hair and Makeup Artist - @royaumerustique Letitia Mike
Production Assistant - @jevonwason Jevon Wason
Transportation - Timmy Mora
Casting in association with The Trinidad and Tobago Performing Arts Network
Gear Rentals - @affordableimportstt Affordable Imports TT, AKS Rentals 
Catering - Auntie Cathy’s Catering

Post Production

Editor - Faisal Lutchmedial
Sound Designer - Emory Murchison @emorymurchison 
Colourist - Oliver Milne
Music by - @vizavaz Amritha Vaz
Additional Music - Portrait of Trinidad by the Mighty Sniper, 1965
Final Sound Mix recorded at - Formosa Funding Support: @ontarioartscouncil @torontoartscouncil
Thrilled to announce that our short film “The Se Thrilled to announce that our short film “The Seas Between Us” will be having its world premiere at the @mspfilmsociety 44th Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival! Join us at @themaincinema April 2 - 13 for #MSPIFF44! Details on the screening date and time to come next week. #MSPIFF #MSPIFF44 #MSPFilm #TheMainCinema #MoviesAtTheMain #shortfilm #trinidad

Ruma - Sanjana Morang @kevin_morang 
Preeti - @thatbrownactress Kavita Musty
Anand - @jojoestar12 Joel Joseph
Vas - @sanjivboodhu Sanjiv Boodhu
Latika - @pattianneali_sugarhouse Patti-Anne Ali
Nani - Sumatee ‘Drupati’ Maharaj
Cooking Auntie - @bahadoorlutchmedial Angenie Bahadoor Lutchmedial
Guest at Party -  @mlutchmedial1956 Mishri Lutchmedial
Raj - Dandre Blake
Shami - Vivekanand Singh
Taxi Driver - Andy Jones
Annoying Mother - Kavita Bhaggan
Annoyed Daughter - Aria Bhaggan

Crew

Writer, Director - @faisallutchmedial Faisal Lutchmedial
Producer - @alexismariech Alexis-Marie Chin
Executive Producer - Faisal Lutchmedial
Director of Photography - @olliethemilne Oliver Milne
Production Designer - @lori.antoinette_ Lori Antoinette 
1st Assistant Director - @sophiewalcott_from_trinidad Sophie Walcott
Art Director - @just_berv Gervais Aleong
Set Builder - Daren Gittens
Set Dresser - Christian Boodoo
1st Assistant Camera - @the_rye_o Ryan Lee
DIT - @jian_hennings_trinidad Jian Hennings
Key Grip - Nkosi Myers
Gaffer - @dylan_q Dylan Quesnel
Sound Recordist - @jelaniserrette Jelani Serrette
Costume Designer - @safiaaliofficial Safia Ali
Key Hair and Makeup Artist - @royaumerustique Letitia Mike
Production Assistant - @jevonwason Jevon Wason
Transportation - Timmy Mora
Casting in assoc. with The Trinidad and Tobago Performing Arts Network
Gear Rentals - @affordableimportstt Affordable Imports TT, AKS Rentals 
Catering - Auntie Cathy’s Catering

Post

Editor - Faisal Lutchmedial
Sound Designer - @emorymurchison Emory Murchison 
Colourist - Oliver Milne
Music by - @vizavaz Amritha Vaz
Additional Music - Portrait of Trinidad by the Mighty Sniper, 1965
Final Sound Mix recorded at - Formosa
Funding Support: @ontarioartscouncil @torontoartscouncil
Thanks @discoverfilmtt
Excited to present the trailer to our new short fi Excited to present the trailer to our new short film, The Seas Between Us! In the mid 1960s a young girl who has never seen anything but rural Trinidad has her eyes opened to the world when her adventurous Auntie from India comes to visit.
Director Faisal Lutchmedial and producer Alexis-Ma Director Faisal Lutchmedial and producer Alexis-Marie Chin discussing their next project together “Through the Eyes of an Ibis”, a Green Dragon Productions film.
Watch the short film Beneath Us! https://youtu.be/ Watch the short film Beneath Us! https://youtu.be/u9wxdkjRgyc
Watch the online premiere of Beneath Us! An undocu Watch the online premiere of Beneath Us! An undocumented mother and her child hide from ICE when the factory she is working at is raided.

Comment and share 👍🏾❤️
We would like to acknowledge funding support from the Ontario Arts Council, an agency of the Government of Ontario.

Cast

Rosa Pantoja: Renee Martinez
Mira: Anna Rak @anna.rak.artist 
Bosko: Robert Keller @therobkeller 
Richie: Paco Mufote
Carla Pantoja: Cristina Anaya Dominguez
Sam the Storage Attendant: Samuel Manley 
Agent Collins: Thomas Potter @six_two_foxtrot_productions 
Isabel: Patricia Alcay 
Carla’s Father: Sajid Rivera
Writer / Director: Faisal Lutchmedial @faisallutchmedial 
Producer: Marla Arreola
Executive Producers: Sohrab Lutchmedial, Deanna Bartuccio, Tamara Scherbak, Faisal Lutchmedial
Director of Photography: Gabi Kislat
Production Designer: Bernardo Covarrubias
Location Sound & Sound Editor: Emory Murchison
Editor: Tamara Scherbak @miksang 
Art Director: Celina Zonta @celinazonta 
Makeup Artist: Ariel “Tacho” León @makeupbytacho 
Wardrobe Dresser: Andrea Falcón @andreita_domingucci 
Casting Director Tijuana: Adolfo Madera @adolfomaderactor 
Music: Tristan Alantar @tristanalantar
Beneath Us will be having its Canadian premiere at Beneath Us will be having its Canadian premiere at the 10th annual MOSAIC INTERNATIONAL SOUTH ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL @mosaic_misaff in Mississauga at the Cineplex at Sunday March 26th at 3:30pm. It is part of the Canadian Shorts Program and is being presented with @bipoctvfilm .
Beneath Us was selected as a semi-finalist at the Beneath Us was selected as a semi-finalist at the upcoming Venezia Shorts @ShortsVenezia festival! Congrats to the team for all their hard work. An online event will take place during January 6th to January 9th, 2023, details to come.
#BeneathUs estrena en Tijuana en el @baja_festival #BeneathUs estrena en Tijuana en el @baja_festival 🎞🎥

Sábado 03 de diciembre
Sala Carlos Monsiváis Cineteca Tijuana (Cecut)
Entrada Libre
¡Emocionados de compartirles que #BeneathUs tiene ¡Emocionados de compartirles que #BeneathUs tiene su estreno Tijuanense este sábado 03 de diciembre en Cineteca Tijuana! Durante el marco de @baja_festival BCIFF ⚡️🎥🎞

Sala Carlos Monsiváis 
Entrada Libre

Excited to share our Tijuana Premiere! At BCIFF this Saturday, December 03 at Cecut.
¡Emocionados de compartirles que estrenamos #Bene ¡Emocionados de compartirles que estrenamos #BeneathUs en Baja California, donde filmamos! Como parte de la Selección Oficial en el @baja_festival en diciembre, pronto les compartimos horarios y sedes. 

Excited to share the news that Beneath Us is premiering at Baja California where it was shot, as Official Selection for @baja_festival ! Soon we’ll share details about schedule and venues. 
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Juan Francisco González Aquilar (Paco Mufote) as Juan Francisco González Aquilar (Paco Mufote) as Richie in Beneath Us.
Paco Mufote grabbing a coffee between scenes. Paco Mufote grabbing a coffee between scenes.
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!
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