Steadicam Operator Ari Robbins used the ground-breaking ALEXA digital camera on the short film "World Cup". "World Cup", commissioned for an event at the Director's Guild of America in Hollywood, was the first U.S. production to use the revolutionary new ALEXA camera system.

See Ari in action with the ALEXA camera on the set of "World Cup".

Read Ari's comments on using the camera on The ARRI Group's website

Director of Photography Chase Bowman's work on the award-winning feature film "Listen to Your Heart" will be showcased in a free public screening in Times Square. Brought to you by the New York City International Film Festival, a variety of shorts and features will be shown publicly in Times Square for the first time ever. "Listen to Your Heart", the story of a struggling NYC musician who falls in love with a wealthy, hearing-impaired girl from Connecticut, will be screened at 8:15 PM on August 27, 2010.

View the full schedule of Times Square screenings on the NYCIFF website

Director of Photography Adrian Correia recently completed production on the ESPN original web series, "Mayne Street."

Check out the Emmy-nominated series on the ESPN website

Director of Photography Jendra Jarnagin recently showcased her talents on a shoot for the band The Jim Jones Revue. Jendra shot the music video in 3D, using a special 3D camera.

Learn more about the 3D cameras used for this shoot

Christopher Chomyn is featured in the Summer 2010 issue of Filmmaker Magazine, discussing the latest in high-definition video technology.

Read the full article on Filmmaker Magazine's website

Christopher Chomyn was recently featured on the USC School of Cinematic Arts' website for his cinematography on the feature "Wild About Harry". Director and co-writer Gwen Wynne says, "Chris is a wonderful DP to work with, especially for those directors that cherish the beauty of film and its glory found in shadow and light."

Read the full article on SCA's website

WILD ABOUT HARRY, starring Josh Peck, Tate Donovan, and Danielle Savre took home two awards at the 2010 CineGear Expo. Christopher Chomyn accepted the award for Best Cinematographer, while Director Gwen Wynne won the award for Best Feature.

Film Series at CineGear Expo

Chase Bowman was recently featured in American Cinematographer's June issue for his use of False Color with the Red One digital camera.

American Cinematographer: "Tricks of the Trade"

HARVEST won the Best American Independent Feature Film award at the 34th Cleveland Int'l Film Festival, which ended on March 28, 2010. Sirad Balducci line produced the film which played to sold-out screenings, and audience response was truly incredible. HARVEST played in a category with a dozen films highlighted at very nice festivals already, including Handsome Harry, Dear Lemon Lima, The Joneses, The Taqwacores, Timer, Toe to Toe, Paper Man, and others.

34th Cleveland Int'l Film Festival

CEC's James Quattrochi and his latest project "THE SINATRA CLUB" has been featured in HTM Magazine.

Find the exclusive interview here

HELENA FROM THE WEDDING, edited by CEC’s Jennifer Lilly, to premiere in the narrative features competition at SXSW 2010!

Read more in The Hollywood Reporter

CEC's Chris Martini wrote, directed, produced, edited and starred in the film TROOPER, which screens December 6th at The Cell in NYC. TROOPER is a story of a father and son, two veterans from two very different Wars, helping each other to get through each day, and heal the wounds of War. Check out the trailer below and visit the YouTube page to rate the film!

National Lampoon's SNATCHED, edited by CEC's Chris Martini, premiers at The Slamdance Film Festival on Saturday January 23rd at 8:00PM. Slamdance is held in Park City, Utah. This marks the second consecutive year that a film produced by Flim Flam Films will be screened for Slamdance audiences. Last year, DIRTY MOVIE amused and shocked attendees and this year, Flim Flam softens things up just a bit with this great little movie. Joining Ernie are Andrew McCarthy, Jonathan Silverman and Jay Thomas.

Watch the behind-the-scenes video for MOTHER'S DAY, directed by Darren Lynn Bousman and featuring steadicam work by CEC's Ari Robbins.

Check out the trailer for CEC Screenwriter Eddie Nickerson and Cinematographer Chris Lavasseur's feature "Wrong Turn At Tahoe." A group of tough talking gangsters go to war with another group of gangsters when a collector inadvertently kills a made man.

Watch it Here

Congratulations to CEC Stunt Coordinator Brian Schuley (of GZ Entertainment) and his lovely bride Monica on their recent nuptials!

Jeffrey Cunningham's "Another Harvest Moon" premiered at the Rhode Island International Film Festival. Below is a picture from the press conference for "Moon" (Seated left to right, Jerry Stiller, director Greg Swartz, Anne Meara, Ernest Borgnine and Doris Roberts).

Tate Steinsiek in the History Channel series "Clash of the Gods." The series debuted August 3rd and will run for 10 episodes. The first episode, Clash of the Gods: Zeus, will re-air Friday, August 7th at 11:00pm.

View the full schedule for the "Clash of the Gods" series...

CEC'S UPM Jason Pinardo volunteers with "Follow Me and Lead," a youth organization that teaches students the process of film-making from start to finish. From various schools in the South Jersey area, students join together explore screenwriting, preproduction, filming and post-production.

Check out Jendra Jarnagin's interview up now on Massify.

Check out the interview here...

CEC is proud to announce that DP Jeffery Cunningham's feature "Another Harvest Moon" will be premiering at this year’s Rhode Island International Film Festival on August 7th. Actor Ernest Borgnine, who stars in "Moon", will be receiving a Lifetime Achievement award before the screening.

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Congratulations to DP Jendra Jarnagin who is featured in July's American Cinematographer magazine. This month's Short Takes column features the web series "Puppy Love."

Check out the article here...

CEC Alliance Partner 24DP creates a BUZZ - auctioning off Director Dominic Lahiff & Full Services on EBAY...

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Director of Photography Matthew MacCarthy's most recent music video for the strong "Booty Dew" by GS Boyz has been featured on BET's 106 & Park recently, as well as on many hip-hop websites.

Watch it here!

CEC is currently shopping a reality show starring former Olympic champion figure skater Oksana Baiul to major networks. The show is produced by production company client Burner Media and Oksana Baiul.

Writer Mike Dilliberti has signed on to rewrite the remake of the 1985 comedy Brewster’s Millions for Warner Brothers. The original was directed by Walter Hill and starred Richard Pryor.

Writer Eddie Nickerson’s High Moon has been optioned by Allentown Films at Universal. The script is a horror western about an outlaw who must save a small town from ferocious werewolves.

Lovely by Surprise which features costume designs by Eden Miller is slated for a June 30 DVD release. The film has been an Official Selection at many major film festivals and the winner of Winner of the Special Jury Prize at Seattle International Film Festival, and the New Filmmakers Forum Award at St. Louis International Film Festival. Prior to the DVD release, there will be screenings throughout the nation and special online teasers available.

Get more information here...

Split Ends was awarded the Home Grown Award for Best New Jersey Film at the Garden State Film Festival. The film featured the work of Director of Photography Jendra Jarnagin, Editor Anisha Tomlinson, and Steadicam Operator Afton Grant. Congratulations!

Check out the film's official website here...

The CEC Team wishes to congratulate all of our clients who have worked on projects that will be featured at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival!

Assistant Director Joe Suarez's work on the highly anticipated "I Love You Philip Morris" will be screened as part of Sundance's World Premieres!

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Cinematographer Austin Schmidt , casting director Jodi Collins , and Steadicam operator Afton Grant's work on "The Mystery Team" will be screened in the non-competitive Park City at Midnight line-up which offers films that are likely to amuse, surprise or shock the bleary-eyed viewer and offer a lively last stop on the nightly filmgoing circuit!

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Make-up artist April Chatman-Royce, Line Producer Marco Henry, and Steadicam Operator Afton Grant's project "Dare" will compete in the Dramatic Competition!

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Production Designer Deana Sidney's work on "Once More With Feeling", Steadicam Operator Ari Robbins' work on "Against The Current", and Eden Miller's work as the costume designer on "The Missing Person" will all be screened in the non-competitive Spectrum line-up which tributes the voices of some of the world's most promising new filmmakers! Get the schedules below!

"ONCE MORE WITH FEELING"

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"AGAINST THE CURRENT"

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"THE MISSING PERSON"

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Steadicam Operator Afton Grant recently worked on the Saturday Night Live smash hit digital short J***** in My Pants, starring Andy Samberg, for the new single from The Lonely Island's debut album "INCREDIBAD".

Mature audiences click below to see the video…

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