The first project from The Platform Group’s new creative studio ‘El Oso’ will debut at this year’s Festival de Cannes. “Jewels”, directed and produced by Bobby Bosko Grubic and starring Tehmina Sunny and Julia Fae will be screened at the Palais des Festivals on May 16th at 3 pm, as a part of this year's Cannes Short Film Corner.
“Jewels” is a modern look at relationship breakups and heartbreaks that can be as complicated as the people who live them. “It’s a study of what makes us flawed at the same time as it makes us great and what makes us human after all, is emotions” said director Bobby B. Grubic, and added, “Our partnering with Platform helped us bring this Artonix Studios project to another level and we can’t wait to share it with the world.”
“Jewels” was a perfect fit for the long standing relationship between Platform and Producer Bobby Grubic. “Being able to collaborate with a long-term creative partner on a project like “Jewels” is always rewarding, and I personally enjoy being able to spend some of my time doing hands-on color work” said Todd Iorio who was also Executive Producer and Colorist on “Jewels” and is Head of Production at The Platform Group.
The Platform Group has recently expanded its post offerings with creative studio 'El Oso', which provides creative and post-production services.
The Festival de Cannes runs May 8-18, 2018.
A Bold Depiction of The Immigrant Struggle and The Cost of The American Dream
Carmona Pictures, a New York-based production company, proudly announces that Chisel, the short film written and directed by Julissa Scopino, has been selected as an official entry at the 2024 Chelsea Film Festival. The film, which powerfully explores the immigrant experience, will screen at the prestigious event, held from October 16-20 at Regal Theaters Union Square in New York City. In Chisel, a jobless teenage immigrant desperately seeks employment, only to be met with cold indifference from fellow laborers on a street corner who are also desperately looking for work. Isolated and longing to fit in, he faces a moral crossroads: follow the right path or get involved in a risky opportunity that promises quick success. The film offers a raw and urgent portrayal of the immigrant struggle, addressing labor exploitation, inequality, and the harsh realities of chasing the American dream. The film's main character is portrayed by actor Nico Bustamante (Riverdale, Gotti, and Bel Canto), who brings an emotional depth and authenticity to the role, capturing the internal struggle and desperation of his character. Chisel draws its power from Scopino’s sharp directorial vision and her dedication to illuminating this untold story of the Latino labor community. Influenced by cinematic giants like Vittorio De Sica (The Bicycle Thief) and Martin Scorsese (Gangs of New York), Scopino captures the emotional and physical toll of working-class life in an unforgiving system. "This film resonates profoundly with me as I witness the pervasive struggles in our New York City streets, where individuals grapple with challenges ranging from theft and violence to homelessness and unemployment," states Scopino. "The impact of inflation has... Read More