October Guest Speaker

Nicole Abisinio
by Sophia Juarbe



Writer, producer and star actress, Nicole Abisinio came to the Art Institute of Tampa on October 20th to screen her award winning film "Prime of Your Life" followed by a Q & A session, here are a few highlights.



Where has it been shown?
"Gasperilla, Sunscreen, Sarasota film festival, Los Angeles, France and CANNES"
Nicole Absino-



There were so many different colors in your film-
"Colors are elements for a psychological effect."
Nicole Absino-

What made you want to be a producer?
"A producer offered me a acting job if I were to be his girlfriend, I thought to myself 'I want to have that power', of course I would never do anything like that. I really enjoy producing and I think I'm pretty good at it."



She had this to say about acting-
"You have to forget who you are. Try to live in that world this other character is experiencing"
Nicole Absino-



http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1016226/

Member of the Month - November - Peter Girgis

Member of the Month
Peter Girgis
November
By Matthew Jimenez

Rough Cut would like to recognize Peter Girgis for his dedication and support.



"Although I have not had the opportunity to work with Peter, I've seen his work and been consistently impressed. Of all the film students in our department, Peter has reason to posses a chip on his shoulder, but he remains humble, reliable and as easy to get along with as anyone I've yet work with. I wish Peter the best of luck, and do look forward to collaborating with him."
Robert S. Pearson-


"Mr Girgis is an Art Institute student who comes to us pursuing a second career. He brings a rich experience to his education and to those around him. Peter shows all the promise of a fine film maker."
Chip Neville-



"Peter Girgis is an exceptionally intelligent, hard-working, and driven individual which can be seen in both his academic and professional accomplishments. Not only does he approach his education with an open mind and positive disposition, but he always conducts himself in a professional manner, representing what Ai hopes to see in all of its students and future graduates."
Justin Padilla-


visit him at:
http://www.facebook.com/pgirgis2?v=photos&so=0#!/pgirgis2?v=wall&so=0