Credits

Youth producers

Unknown

Average rating

(4.31)

Organization

Reel Works Teen Filmmaking, Inc.

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Reviews

Excellent... Pleasure to watch coming from a young lady.

Nick  |  February 05, 2008

Amazing and well paced. Great example for her classmates. Difficult topic!

Marlon Barrios  |  June 09, 2007

You tell 'em girl! Nice editing. Not too many talking heads and nice visuals. You kept the pace flowing. Well done my friend.

Whitney Garner  |  May 24, 2007

Wonderful little piece - well done. I applaud this talented teenager not only for putting this together but also for venturing into a subject that many would consider daring. Kudos!

Marvella  |  January 13, 2007

Great! Thank you for being a young champion of the truth by clarifying the distinctions and allowing these beautifully painted "canvasses" in the gallery of Hu[wo]manity to speak for themselves. I am sure you are already aware of the lighting and audio issues that are the only shortcomings of the film -- you are very intelligent and have a wonderful sensibility that I can't wait to see more of in the hopefully near future! Your video rocks!

Robin Wilson  |  May 20, 2006

this project reminds me of a documentary that pursued the same subject. But well shot though.

Delfy Velasquez  |  April 26, 2006

I appreciate how the artist personalized this story and really mixed the interviews together to cover many topics. Some of the shots were set up BEAUTIFULLY (beautiful, colorful subjects never hurt anyone) - especially the opening sequence and the closer shots of two of the interviewees. A few "pet peeves" worth mentioning perhaps although they were so very minimal in contrast with my enjoyment and interest and appreciation of the whole piece: black lavalier cord over white shirt, interviewee at edge of frame with hands going out of frame at times, and artist videotaping themselves and peeking at the LCD panel. Oh and I love the old magic show footage.

Emily Bennison  |  April 24, 2006

Strong introduction, I love the fast-paced opening shots. I also like the personal narrative style of the documentary. Weak points--the composition and lighting of the interviews need some work. Hide lavalier cords and set up shots with more thought. I like the content and the message of your piece is clear. Overall, a really great job!

Katie Pallatto  |  April 24, 2006

Overall it was very good. As others mentioned, the editing was really great. I never lost attention and it flowed beautifully. However, whenever your parts came on, I got the impression that you were acting too sultry. As if you were trying to seduce me [Oh, naughty, naughty]-though I don't think that was your intention. Make it more all-na-tur-ral. In terms of looks though, I liked the effects and different ways you came on; they were quite amusing/esthetically pleasing.

Maya  |  April 05, 2006

ARIELLA!!!! Your documentary is innovative and risky. I love it! It's glamourous! Glamourous! <333333

Caresse  |  April 04, 2006

great movie Ari. it was very well edited and shot. the topic was great and unique. its good that you showed that drag queens are people to

Will  |  April 04, 2006

This movie did a very good job of exploring and explaining a world that most of us don't get to experience. The editing and cinematography was on par with many higher budget works. Excellent Film.

Edward Carr  |  April 03, 2006

Ariella is creative individual herself, she has shown a part of NYC that is often seen & never explored. Beyond the lives of those that exist but are sometimes ignored because they're "different".

Becky  |  April 03, 2006

It's different from anything I've ever seen. It's about time drag queens were shown in a diff. light. Not all drag queens were the products of screwed up childhoods. I can tell that you worked hard and you didn't go and interview the closest people to you. Better than Clay Life.

Rob Yulfo  |  April 03, 2006