Biography
Alessandra has been with Chocolate Films since December 2010. Prior to joining the team she completed a degree in Music Technology & Radio Broadcasting at Thames Valley University, in West London. Having spent three years learning about and producing mostly speech-based content, most notably for a community radio station, she felt it a natural progression from radio production to video production. Having limited experience in this field, Chocolate Films has provided her with hands-on experience in filmmaking and running workshops, on-the-job training and a wealth of knowledge. She is also one of three Arts Award advisors, mentoring young filmmakers in gaining this nationally recognised accreditation.
Portfolio
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A Day in the 18th Century at the Wallace Collection
The Wallace Collection held 'A Day in the 18th Century', a special day event at the gallery. Rachel and myself was there to document the day with Rachel directing and myself as the sound recordist. We had the opportunity to step back in time and enter the world of the Ancien Régime and celebrate 18th-century French arts and entertainment. There were interactive games, and gallery talks and lectures. I was really happy to be part of this historical event!
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Route Into Work at the LTM
I loved being the production assistant on this shoot at the London Transport Museum. Considering it was a museum which I hadn't been to before, I jumped at the chance to be there. My role on this shoot was assisting the director as well as being in charge of the sound. The work of the LTM, helping young people who are currently unemployed get back into work, is a fantastic opportunity. It was great to see the transformation of the participants over the 3 day-workshop. We even interviewed a former Route Into Work participant, now an employee of TFL.
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The Torch Catastrophe
This film was shot by the students from St Cecelia's School in Wandsworth during a workshop facilitated by myself. They wrote the script and shot the films on location at Wandsworth Museum all based on Olympic values. This film was entered into the Film Nation Olympic Shorts competition, where the winners will have the chance to have their film screened at Olympic venues during the London 2012 Games.
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Charming Southwark
I was onboard this project for the whole 8 weeks delivering the bronze Arts Award to the youth panel girls. I've never met such a wonderful group. So enthusiastic about the project, the girls made a short animated documentary inspired by the Lovett collection of charms and superstitions at Southwark’s Cuming Museum. The film explores the role of charms and superstitions today through interviews with people from different cultural backgrounds to discover the importance of charms for protection, love and belief. And I am pleased to say that all 16 girls passed their Arts Award for this project!