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Lucas Calzada
Directing
Below is a small selection of videos I've shot over the years— from short films, to sketches, to experimental projects, to class exercises & études, and more.
Take a gander and enjoy!
Proof of Concept Scenes
I've directed a number of proof of concept scenes for original series premise ideas I have. If you want to watch those videos, head on over to my "writing" page.
One-Off Projects
wuttswrongggg
Music video directed by Lucas Calzada
Song and performance by Dennis Renard. My first time shooting a music video!
The 9th Step
Written and directed by Lucas Calzada
Short film. Genre: Psychological thriller. A young man has the bounds of his forgiveness tested when an unexpected visitor from the past enters his shattered world. A sequence from the piece.
FACE
Directed and camera by
Lucas Calzada
An experimental, meditation on the nature of self, self-identity, self-perception, and how those relate to how others see us, as well as other themes.
Mixed
Directed by Lucas Calzada
for original pilot written by
Lucas Calzada
A sizzle reel for an original pilot I wrote some time ago. A dramedy about a diverse group of artists, activists, and actors trying to make it in LA.
Études
What is an "étude," you ask? Definition: a short musical composition, typically for one instrument, designed as an exercise to improve the technique of the player.
Below are études for my work as a writer and director— shorts made to practice various skills (like editing, composition, art direction, dialogue, etc). They aren't meant to be fully formed pieces/stories, rather a means of developing certain techniques. I hope you appreciate them.
The Latte — A Chase
Written and directed by
Lucas Calzada
An assignment for LACC cinema production class, filmed right at the beginning of the pandemic. A chase, with focus on creating coherent spacial representation, proper on-screen direction, and minimal dialogue.
Madame Donut
Edited by Lucas Calzada
Another assignment for editing class at Los Angeles City College, this one focusing on creating a "story" from stock footage provided by EditStock.
The Coat
Written and directed by Lucas Calzada
Focusing on black and white composition, as well as storytelling without dialogue. A young woman confronts an item loaded with feelings from her past.
Original Sketch Comedy
Silly sketch comedy bits & pieces, written and directed by yours truly! Varying levels of NSFW.
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