Staff + Student LoginShoshana Sachi: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Screen and Media Studies
Shoshana Sachi is currently completing her honors in Screen and Media at the University of Waikato. It goes without saying that Sachi has always had a passion for the arts and has always dreamt of becoming immersed in the film industry as a screen writer/ director. Sachi has done some acting work on the sets of two Hamilton Feature Films so far: "An Invitation to a Voyage" and "Pictures of You". She is also a member on the board of artists for the Iconic Hamilton Easter Event: Stations of the Cross Art Installations Exhibition (Showcased at the Hamilton Gardens during Holy Week). Recently, she has also been working on music videos for local bands and her co-owned production brand: "Arishana Productions" has gained some acknowledgment and attention within the local music and film scene in Hamilton. Additionally, her interactive short film 'The Perfect Life', has been well received and will be screened at the Ignition festival 2010. Her success in film making and writing so far has also helped her gain recognition from those at the UCLA Graduate Screenwriting Program who have invited her to take up their online graduate paper in September 2010.
Achievements
- Sora Shima Music Video-30/03/2010
- .Created a music video for the local band Sora Shima which will be released online..
- Superturtle Music Video-01/08/2009
- .I had successfully written, co-directed and co-produced a music video for an Auckland band called "Superturtle". The video garnered a lot of interest and will be screened on C4 (music television). This would be my second film to be screened on national television, and my first music video to be shown on C4. My success as a music video maker is now beginning to be established and this has led to more musicians seeking the opportunity to work with me..
- The Making of: Beat-01/07/2009
- .I was appointed the Director of the Documentary behind "Beat" (the Hillary Scholarship Production). My responsibilities included; attending rehearsals, production meetings and also attending the week long film shoot for Beat. I was also given the opportunity to fulfill the duties of Camera Operator and Assistant Editor during the course of the week long shoot. On the shoot I worked alongside Virginia Pitts, Leon Narbey (Cinematographer for Whale Rider, Perfect Creature, No.2 ...etc), and many other industry professionals..
- Stations of the Cross-04/04/2009
- .I was once again invited to participate on the board of artists for the Stations of the Cross Art Installations this year; an iconic Hamilton event. On the board of artists, I worked with a team to put on a week long art installation showcase that followed the passion of the Christ through modern art works. I wrote, shot, edited and presented a film that was screened at the entrance to the Stations of the Cross. The film gained many good reviews and positive feedback from viewers..
- Best Disqualified film at the 48 Hours Film Festival-01/03/2009
- .Managed to write a short film in the space of 5 hours- and banding together with a group of fellow film/ theater/ design students, we managed to complete an outstanding film in 48 hours. Unfortunately, due to a computer malfunction, we were unable to submit the film. But the judges and organizes reviewed our film "Pandemic" anyway, saying that it was a well crafted, well-written and well executed piece. Besides great reviews on the 48hours film website, the main organizer of the event also dubbed our film "Best Disqualified Film 2009".
- Inspire Program-01/03/2009
- .I applied for and won a place on the Inspire Program. The Inspire Program is a mentoring scholarship aimed at young artists; painters, performers, musicians, film makers... etc. Upon winning the scholarship, I was given the opportunity to attend seminars on goal setting, networking and was also given the chance to develop a mentor-mentee relationship with Fiona Jackson, a New Zealand screenwriter. I've learned so much on this scholarship, and have managed to meet a range of different people from the Hamilton film and art industry..
