Magdalene Returns to the Screen. Tonight – at the Valletta Waterfront!

Posted on August 2, 2020 by szhanfield

Screening this evening at the Valletta Waterfront is Magdalene.

I had the wonderful opportunity a few years back to play a deeply rich character in a 27 min short – set in a time period I love – the 1930s. Magdalene is a DGA and Emmy awarded short, directed by Rebecca Cremona and is about a former classical pianist who, to everyone else, looked like she was living “the American dream.” Only Magdalene knew the real truth of what her life had slowly become, and in a moment of clarity, she decides to make a choice to exit stage left with a lethal dose of Laudanum. Her plan however is interrupted … or is it?

So lovely to see that Magdalene is making her entrance once more and is screening this evening at the Valletta Waterfront as part of their Outdoor Cinema Nights Film Festival. I only wish I could be there in person.

Sending festival love to a film that will forever remain close to my heart – Magdalene.

Movie Magic at Intel Studios!

Posted on February 11, 2020 by szhanfield

Had the best time last week filming at Intel Studios in their awesome volumetric dome. Equipped with 100+ cameras, Intel’s dome is the largest in the world and has the capability of capturing scenes in 360 degrees. This project is truly a special one and I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of it!

I will share more as soon as I can… #staytuned #IntelStudios

N.I. – Official Selection at the San Jose International Short Film Festival!

Posted on August 11, 2019 by szhanfield

Hello San Jose! Thrilled to learn that N.I. (Neo Intelligence) will be part of the official selection at the San Jose International Short Film Festival!

I had so much fun playing THE VOICE in this chilling short film directed by VFX Emmy nominated and award winning director, Sallyanne Massimini. The film stars Giorgia Whigham and David Meza and explores the idea of a new, more advanced form of Artificial Intelligence – one that could easily be assimilated into our modern day society. One that moves beyond previous barriers to achieve the ultimate prize – the full integration of human emotions… This new form of intelligence … is called N.I.

Screening schedule to be announced in early September so stay tuned!

If you’d like to learn more about N.I., or to check out the film, please stop by our website at nishortfilm.com.

Two Films, Two Festivals!

Posted on April 24, 2019 by szhanfield

Hello Texas and and New York! Here we come…

N.I. is a haunting short film that explores artificial intelligence and what it means to be human. It is also part of the 2019 official selection at the USA Film Festival! N.I. will be screening in the Narrative III Short Films Category this Saturday April 27th at 9:30pm. This gripping film comes from VFX Emmy nominated and award winning director, Sallyanne Massimini, and stars Giorgia Whigham and David Meza, with me rounding out the cast as…THE VOICE. This was such an exciting film to work on! If you’re in Dallas, come check us out! If you’re not, you can catch the film online.

Je Suis explores the myth that women can “have it all” as a woman struggles to balance work and family life. Je Suis is heading to the Blackbird Film Festival as part of the 2019 Official Selection and will screen on Sunday, April 28th in Block K from 3:00pm – 4:30pm as part of the Dramatic Action Shorts category. If you’re in the Cortland, New York area, please stop by and check us out! Je Suis is written and directed by Faith Strongheart and has enjoyed an incredible festival run. Congrats to our entire cast & crew!

It has been such a joy and honor to work on both of these thought-provoking films. And so exciting to see them making the rounds on the festival circuit. I just wish I could be in both Dallas and New York this weekend…

JE SUIS – Part of the Official Selection at BlackBird Film Festival!

Posted on February 21, 2019 by szhanfield

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Excited to share that JE SUIS is part of the 2019 Official Selection at the Blackbird Film Festival in New York City!

JE SUIS will screen on Sunday, April 28th in Block K as part of the Dramatic Action Shorts from 3:00pm – 4:30pm. If you’re in the area, please stop by and check us out!

I absolutely loved working on this hard hitting film and have been so thrilled to see JE SUIS gaining recognition and screening at film festivals all over the world.

Congratulations to our wonderful director, Faith Strongheart, our fantastic producer, Michelle Brattson Majors and our tremendous cast and crew!

Please visit www.BlackBirdFilmFest.com for a listing of all of the 2019 Official Selections.

What if a more advanced form of Artificial Intelligence existed? Maybe it does … N.I. – a new short film!

Posted on January 31, 2019 by szhanfield

What would happen if there was a new, more advanced form of Artificial Intelligence, one that could easily be assimilated into our modern day society? One that moves beyond previous barriers to achieve the ultimate prize – the full integration of human emotions? What if this new form of intelligence … was called N.I.

From VFX Emmy nominated and award winning director, Sallyanne Massimini, comes a gripping short film called N.I. (Neo Intelligence). N.I stars Giorgia Whigam as Samantha and David Meza as Aaron. I had the immense pleasure of rounding out the cast as The Voice in this chilling piece. Click on the link below to check out this haunting film about a romantic encounter that goes horribly wrong…or is it?

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Farewell 2018 …what a wonderful year it has been!

Posted on December 31, 2018 by szhanfield

Happy New Year, Everyone!

Farewell 2018 … from stage to screen to books that I adored working on, it’s been one amazing year! Very grateful for the work that I get to do and for my family, friends and colleagues that make each one of these day to day memories so very special.

Wishing all a wonderful 2019! May it be a year filled with much love, joy, creativity, laughter and the deepest of dreams coming true! #happynewyear2019 #top9of2018.

A Film, A Premiere, A Night in Beverly Hills…

Posted on December 16, 2018 by szhanfield

Had such a fun night celebrating the film premiere of LOQUEESHA at the Ahrya Theatre in Beverly Hills! So enjoyed working on this zany comedy that is packed full of heart. Written & directed by Jeremy Saville.

JE SUIS to screen in LA – Saturday Oct 6th!

Posted on October 2, 2018 by szhanfield

Excited to share that JE SUIS, a film beautifully directed by Faith Strongheart that I had the joy of working on, will be screening in LA this Saturday, Oct 6th at 2:30pm as part of the Sisterhood of Cinema Shorts Program at the Highland Park Independent Film Festival!

If you’re in LA, we hope you can stop by the festival and check us out! This month we have many screening within the US and around the world. A few upcoming screenings include:

9th annual Bridges International Film Festival ΓΕΦΥΡΕΣ-Παγκόσμιος… October 4-13, 2018 in Corinth, Athens and Nafplio, Greece

Kansas International Film Festival on Friday, October 12 at 5:20pm

Orlando Film Festival on Friday, October 19 @ 2:30pm EST!

And at the end of the month we will be in Italy for our Italian Premiere at the 69th Montecatini International Short Film Festival on October 22-28th.

Huge congratulations to our awesome cast & crew!

A Glimpse into the California Women’s Film Festival with JE SUIS!

Posted on July 15, 2018 by szhanfield

Had so much fun yesterday at our screening of JE SUIS! Deeply proud to be a part of this incredibly relevant film, beautifully directed by Faith Strongheart. Big thank you to the California Women’s Film Festival for putting together such a wonderful program!