COMEDY
"TAKE 3" Three differently-aged roommates (and their pets) struggle to survive Hollywood, lockdown ... and each other. Webseries. Role: Writer/Director. With Kimberly Sadovich, Shaina Hammer, Casey Cadag, Astrid Martin.
DP: Jato C. Smith. Editor: Sarah-Rose Meredith. Episode One. Episode Two. Episode Three COMING. 
"MUGG'S MOVERS" Pedro tries to hold onto his ideals of building an honest American business while the Muggs teach him how to scam. Sponsored webseries. Role: Writer/Director. With Emanuel Borria, Peter Lucas, John Whitaker, Becky Feldman, Charlie Santore, Oscar Basulto, Tannis Hanson. DP: Leah Anova. Producers: Alex Ravich, Alex Sormaz, Jennifer Bushnell. Production Design: Frederica Nascimento. Editor; Raphael DelToro. Sound Design: Frankie Harrison. Music: Ljova. AWARDS: NYU Tisch West Writers Workshop Webseries Winner.
"RED WAGON" A dreamy writer finds a naked man on the beach, but will her sister let her keep him? NYU student film. Role: Writer/Director & Editor. With Meg DeFoe and Joseph Falasca. DP: Dan Mackler. Production Design; Alex Ku. Music: Ljova. Producer: Frederikke Aspock. AWARDS: Best Fantasy Comedy, 2nd Place Dragon*Fest; Finalist Best Student Narrative Short, Ft. Lauderdale Film Fest; Nominated Best Short, Cinema Paradise. 
"THE THREE-BODY SOLUTION" Delia must expose a scientific fraud, even if it means the demise of her career. 12-min, DVX100A. Role: Writer, Director & Editor. With Tannis Hanson & Luke DiLiberto. DP: Robert Poswall. Prod. Des.: Frederica Nascimento. Music: Christy Carew. Producer: Kym Neff. AWARDS: Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Production Grant. Hearts & Minds Film Festival Director's Award.
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DRAMA
"THE PLAYGROUND" A little girl becomes confused when she learns her new friend has HIV. NYU thesis film. 11 min., 16 mm. Role: Writer, Director & Editor. With Talia Petoia & Alexa Hughes. DP: Tanon Sattarujawong. Production Design: Alex Ku. Music: Ljova. Producer: Jackie Stone. AWARDS: Showtime Networks, Inc. Production Grant, First Run Film Festival Craft Awards in Cinematography & Production Design. Broadcast on Showtime Networks.
"AN ORDINARY DAY..." Prepare for earthquakes...now! PSA for Santa Monica OEM. Role: Director. Written by Suzanne Lezotte. With Janice McQueen. DP: Leah Anova. Prod Des.: Frederica Nascimento. Producer: Marquette Jones. Exec Prods.: Robin Gee & Bonnie Spence. AWARDS: Gold Aurora.
"I WANT TO BE..." Kids with Down Syndrome have big dreams.PSA for Down Syndrome Research & Treatment Foundation. Role: Writer/Assoc. Prod. Director: Vicky Sampson. DP: Nancy Schreiber. Producer; Romell Foster-Owens. Exec. Producer; Bonnie Spence, Women In Film. Music: Christy Carew. Toys donated by NoodleBlox. AWARDS: Bronze Telly, Gold Aurora.
"TELL SOMEONE" If you lose control, there is a safety net. PSA for Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles. Role: Writer. Director: Sarah Elgart. Producer: Sonya Blake. Exec. Prods.: Robin Gee & Bonnie Spence. AWARDS:: L.A. Emmy Nomination, Star Award.
"DIAGNOSIS" What happens when you're about to get the worst news of your life? NYU Documentary short, 16 mm. Role: Director. WIth Michelle C. and family.
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Cinematography Practicums with NYFA Students
Alison is a Faculty member at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, where she teaches directing. Below are workshops she wrote and directed for NYFA's cinematography MFA candidates.
"10,001 DAYS" Dani stumbles onto a plot that could change his life. In-class workshopped scene from feature in development. Role: Writer/Director. With Peter Lucas, Zack Sayenko, Tim Clifton, Becky Feldman. DP: Bob Nguyen. Produced at New York Film Academy with student crew, Los Angeles.
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"10,001 DAYS" On her way to find a job, a young writer falls in love in an unlikely place. In-class workshopped scene from feature in development. Role: Writer/Director. With Kat Katanakis & Evan Bittencourt. DP: Guilherme Luz. Prod. Des.: Frederica Nascimento. Produced at New York Film Academy with student crew, Los Angeles.
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