Updates:

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2010 - TRAUMA (NBC) - SHADOW DIRECTOR

Alexa-Sascha was invited by director Michael Nankin to shadow him on the season/series finale of Trauma for three weeks in San Francisco, where she was invited to direct a scene between Kevin Rankin (Tyler) and Derek Luke (Boone). It was an amazing experience, with an incredible cast and crew.

Here are some photos from the Trauma set:

To watch the Trauma scene, please click HERE.

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2009 - CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (CBS) - SHADOW DIRECTOR

Recognized as a "talented, up and coming director" through her film The Honeysting, Alexa-Sascha was invited by the co-showrunner of CSI to shadow producing director, Ken Fink on his 50th episode of CSI from prep through post.

Here are some photos from the CSI set:

SEPTEMBER 2009 - HAPPY LIFE, MOFILM PEPSI COMMERCIAL COMPETITION (FINALIST)

Alexa-Sascha directed a 60-second spec commercial for Pepsi based on Pepsi's Ad Brief "to make an ad for someone else, a young leader of positive change - whatever that change is...big or small, local or global, in any possible field." Happy Life featured Youth Leader, Tiffany Kaufmann of the Orange County Humane Society and her work rescuing dogs.

To watch Happy Life, please click HERE.

July 29, 2009 - AFI POSTS THE HONEYSTING TRAILER ON WEBSITE

Please click on the link below to watch:
http://www.afi.com/video/VideoPlayer.aspx?videoid=vNFfyr5FDHE

June 2009 - SAM JOJOLA INTERVIEWED BY RADIO HOST PHAEDRA NEITZEL ON KCLA 99.3 ABOUT THE HONEYSTING AND WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING

Please click HERE to listen to audio clips of Sam talking with Phaedra

May 11, 2009 - AFI PRESENTS UP-AND-COMING DIRECTORS WITH THE DIRECTING WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN (DWW) RED CARPET SHOWCASE PREMIERE AT THE DGA - Martha Coolidge, the first and only female President of the DGA and director of such noted films as Rambling Rose, Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, and Valley Girl to host

For the first time in the DWW's 35 year history, the Showcase Premiere was held at the Directors Guild of America. Directors Alexa-Sascha Lewin, Dominika Waclawiak, Joy Gohring, and Meredith Berg produced the Premiere along with Event Producer Jovan D. Owens of Caviar Dreams. It was a spectacular night, with over 700 people attending the sold-out premiere. AFI Publicist John Wildman lined up a slew of press, including Wire Image and Real TV Films to both photograph and interview the directors, cast, crew, and celebs as they walked the red carpet.

The evening could not have been such a phenomenal success if not for the magnanimous support of Nathaniel Neubauer of Contemporary Catering. Guests enjoyed the delicious appetizers and desserts donated by Contemporary Catering. The premiere was sponsored by Jack Daniels, Finlandia Vodka, Korbel Champagne, Mighty Leaf Tea, The Standard, and Final Draft - who through their generous donations made the DWW Showcase Premiere such a groundbreaking event. It was a night that will go down in DWW history!

For more photos of the evening, please click HERE to be taken to the Showcase Premiere Photo Gallery

For additional photos from Wire Image or Zimbio, please click on the following links:

http://www.wireimage.com/ItemListings.aspx?igi=371818&nbc1=1

http://www.zimbio.com/Alexa+Sascha+Lewin/pictures/pro

To watch an interview with the Director, Alexa-Sascha Lewin, please click the below link:
http://www.viddler.com/explore/realtvfilms/videos/1131/

To watch an interview with the Producer, Maria A. Miller, please click the below link:
http://www.realtvfilms.com/blog/?p=1682&cpage=1

APRIL 9, 2009 - AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE (AFI) TO PREMIERE ALEXA-SASCHA LEWIN'S PROVOCATIVE NEW FILM, THE HONEYSTING

Film Recently Acknowledged by the Humane Society of the United States at the Genesis Awards
- For the full press release, please click the link The Honeysting Press Release under Press Release & Articles.

A private premiere screening for The Honeysting was held on Thursday, April 9th at AFI. The premiere, sponsored by SKKY Vodka and Toasted Head Winery, with catering by Chef Jennifer Frankovis of Bleu Sage Catering, Chef Ana Faron of Hot Dishes Catering, and Chef Cheryl Markwardt of AS Bodacious Catering, was a smashing success! Cast, Crew, Friends, Family and Industry Professionals came to celebrate the film.

For photos from the premiere, please click HERE to be taken to The Honeysting Premiere Photo Gallery.

March 28, 2009 - ACE Narrative Short Grant Winner The Honeysting and Director Alexa-Sascha Lewin Acknowledged by the Humane Society of the United States at the Genesis Awards

Alexa-Sascha, Brad, Maria, and Sam attended the Genesis Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. It was a star studded event "honoring outstanding individuals in the major media whose artistry and journalistic integrity have increased public awareness of animal issues." The Honeysting and Alexa-Sascha were acknowledged as the 2008 ACE Narrative Short Feature winner in the opening statements by Beverly Kaskey, Senior Director of the Hollywood Office of the Humane Society of the United States. Over 800 guests attended the Genesis Awards, including James Cromwell, Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi, Jorja Fox, Emily Deschanel, and Gabrielle Anwar.

Here are some photos from the event:

February 7, 2009 - The DVDs are Done!

1,000 DVDs in 34 boxes were picked up today from Lightning Media, and they look fantastic! A special THANKS to Jonnie Stewart-Bell, Executive Director of DVD & Logistics at Lightning Media for her prompt and thorough assistance.

January 27, 2009 - The Film is Done!

The film has been delivered to AFI!

January 5, 2009 - TODD-AO Hollywood

Today Alexa-Sascha (Director), Maria (Producer), Nic (Producer), Ted (Composer), and Kunal (Supervising Sound Editor) headed to TODD-AO Hollywood! Academy Award winning Supervising Sound Editor Becky Sullivan (The Mummy III, Collateral, L.A. Confidential, The Fugitive) graciously offered The Honeysting team the opportunity to watch the film on the large dub stage. It was an incredible day, and a fantastic moment when Becky gave her thumbs up! Considering that sound is 50% of a film, receiving Becky's stamp of approval made the team so proud that all our hard work has paid off.

Here are some photos from the day: