The Art of Transformation
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"Alchemy in Venice is a dynamic representation of creative activism - pairing human stories of people who care and are making a difference with the impact of positive social change. The role of transformation is inescapable - inspiring readers to recognize the power within themselves to leave the world a little better than the way they found it." -- Kathy Eldon, Creative Visions
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THE BOOK
Discover the transformative power of art in Alchemy in Venice. This compelling narrative weaves together the lives of three individuals from diverse backgrounds, whose paths converge on the vibrant Venice Boardwalk. One violinist. One photographer. And one actor. Despite language barriers and cultural differences, they strive to connect through their artistry and make a meaningful impact on each other's lives and the world.
In addition to a captivating storyline, this book provides a deep dive into the development of the characters, the filmmakers behind the project, and the social and environmental issues at the heart of the story. It serves as a prelude to the film, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and the impact-driven mission of SuArt Studios.
In addition to a captivating storyline, this book provides a deep dive into the development of the characters, the filmmakers behind the project, and the social and environmental issues at the heart of the story. It serves as a prelude to the film, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and the impact-driven mission of SuArt Studios.
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As you can see from the Sample Pages, one of the key themes of the book and motion picture is the idea of sustainability. We truly believe in the power of film and media to create change; and the opportunities to support related causes will be elevated through the project's release and impact campaign. In order to help raise funds for the project, we've created a unique one-of-a-kind Limited Edition book cover, made from recycled plastic bags. They are hand made, one at a time, and there will only be a small quantity (183 to be exact). We appreciate your support of the causes here, both sustainability and independent cinema.
THE AUTHORS
NOELLA JUNG |
JON FITZGERALD |
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A renowned Korean violinist/actress/writer/producer Noella holds her B.M., M.M. and D.M.A (Doctor or Musical Art) degrees in violin performance.
She has released two new age music albums in Korea and is actively performing throughout Korea. She not only performs, but also combines her music with paintings of various artists on stages such as Chagall, Monet, Van Gogh, and so forth. On top of being a violinist, she also works as a lyricist and a writer. Her book called A Moment that Painting is Audible and Music is Visible became a national best seller. She also works as an actress and has appeared in movies in the U.S. and Korea and has been selected as a female lead in Korean and American feature films. Recently she has directed short movies and has won the best actress and the best director from various film festivals. Through various art forms such as music, acting, writing, and producing, she wants to communicate with the world and also wishes that 'art' would become 'an inspiration for a creative life,’ a theme prevalent in Alchemy in Venice. Learn more here. |
Jon has twenty-five years of experience in independent film and film festival space, having co-founded the Slamdance Film Festival and directed the prestigious AFI Film Festival.
He has led many independent film projects through the maze of festivals and hybrid distribution models. Jon has also produced 8 independent features, several of them winning multiple awards on the film festival circuit. He runs a popular Substack platform (On the Circuit) with over 77,000 subscribers. As a Festival Director, he has run several top-tier festivals and has consulted on dozens more. Jon has also led acquisitions for several streaming platforms and now curates movies and series for Cause Cinema. He authored the leading social impact filmmaking book, Filmmaking for Change: How to Make Movies that Transform the World, and teaches two popular web-based courses: Film Festival Mastery andDistribution Revolution. Learn more here. |