welcome to the official blog of awakening a short film by mario de grossi

This blog will provide up-to-date calendar for crew and talent as well as offering a window on our progress to fans and friends. Thank you for your interest and support

awakening source of inspiration, mission and philosophy

Inspired by ancient eastern and western philosophical traditions claiming we are as if ‘fast asleep’ to our true essence while under the tyranny of countless details that litter and consume our daily life blinding us to our extraordinary potential for lasting joy, happiness and love, ‘awakening’ explores the urgency of waking up to who we really are.

MARIO DE GROSSI WRITER-DIRECTOR-PRODUCER

MARIO DE GROSSI WRITER-DIRECTOR-PRODUCER
Fine-Art photographer and now a filmmaker Mario de Grossi was born in Italy was educated in between Rome and London, and has also lived in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Taipei, pursuing Art, Eastern Philosophy, Buddhism, Gurdjieff's teachings and lots of healthy fun. He has on and off lived in NYC. Mario is in preproduction with two Feature Films.

AWAKENING IS BEING CONSIDERED BY 6 FILM FESTIVALS

On Monday, April 5th I shipped Awakening to 10 Film Festivals. Eight here in the USA, two in the UK. The Cambridge Film Festival (UK), The New York International Short Film Festival, The San Francisco Independent Film Festival, The Indie Memphis Film Festival, The Miami Short Film Festival, and The Palm Spring International Film Festival, have sent me confirmation they have Awakening in consideration! More to come.....
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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! THANK YOU TALENT & CREW. WE NOW HAVE A GREAT SHORT.

SOON WE'LL LET YOU HAVE THE ADDRESS FOR THE FILM'S WEBSITE.
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RAILI MUNSON CHOSEN FOR THE LEAD ROLE OF FRANCESCA.


Born and raised in Lakeside, CT. Raili Munson Moved to NYC 2 1/2 years ago - Studying with Bruce Ornstein- Acting Workshop. Her talent is as rare as it is unique and we at Awakening believes the film industry will soon recognize her for her unquestionable
subtle range, sensibility and star quality. We are very fortunate to have her with us!
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RYAN VIGILANT FOR THE LEAD ROLE OF PAOLO.


Ryan Vigilant grew up in Westford, MA. He moved to New York in 2005 to work as a professional model. Success was immediate and lasting but soon enough Ryan discovered his love for acting. Untiring he has been a model student of the Stella Adler method and the Meisner Technique. Ryan is now a consummate pro and his depth and grasp of nuances coupled with an excellent deep tonal range bring a strength to the characters he plays only matched by the greatest performers. Expect Ryan to rise to the top of his profession. It is with genuine gratitude we welcome Ryan to Awakening.
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SOPHIE MEISTER FOR THE ROLE OF SILVER.


Born in Freital, Saxony, East Germany, Sophie Meister after graduating from high school was hired by Vogue Italia, and has excelled as model ever since. With extensive training at the Theater Studio in Berlin first and soon after at the Lee Strasberg Theater and the Film Institute in New York, Sophie is a most talented actress with a broad emotional gamut and an unpredictable interpretative capacity. We at Awakening are enriched by her talent and welcome her wholeheartedly.
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Dorothy Miller Art Director


Dorothy Miller has lived in New York City since 1987 where she studied architecture. She is also a graphic designer, digital artist and fine art nature photographer. Currently she is working on a second exhibition of her fine art photography. She has lived in Paris, London, Tokyo and Hong Kong working as a fashion model. At the moment she is contributing her impeccable design sensibility to Awakening.
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DP Lance Kaplan to shoot, Awakening

We are proud to announce that Lance Kaplan will be the DP for Awakening. Lance is gifted with a most remarkable talent and we are very excited to have him working with us. Lance will be shooting Awakening using the RED One Camera, a cinema camera at the cutting edge of modern filmmaking.
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