Directed by INDIRA CESARINE & PHANTASMIC TV, Starring BEATA GRABOWSKA and JESSICA BERTONCELLO, Edited by PHANTASMIC TV, Music by JESSICA COLLINS of BERU, Cinematography by PHANTASMIC TV, Photography by INDIRA CESARINE.-The Spell, Directed by Indira Cesarine and Phantasmic TV, takes you through a visual journey of Surrealist inspiration, as two heavenly muses are caught in a web of the other worldly desires, and remain only in your dreams. The video art film features models Beata Grabowska and Jessica Bertoncello, with make up by Bernadine Bibiano, and hair by Rutger. Photography by Indira Cesarine, Cinematography by Phantasmic TV, Edited by Phatasmic TV with creative direction and production by Indira Cesarine.
BEHIND THE SCENES ON THE SPELL (6:10)
This behind the scenes look at the making of the Spell & XXXX Magazine, “The Untitled Magazine”‘s Surreal Cover art was Directed by Indira Cesarine and edited by John Paul Zuviate.
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CONTRIBUTOR BIOS
INDIRA CESARINE
Touted as a “photographic child protégé”, Indira Cesarine’s first solo exhibition was at the age of 16 at the Paul Mellon Arts Center. By the time she graduated high school she had exhibited 4 one-woman shows of her photographic work. While finishing a triple major in Art History, French Literature and Women’s Studies at Columbia University, she began shooting for a variety of top modeling agencies including Elite, Ford, and Wilhelmina Models. Once she finished her degree, she went to London to pursue her interests in photography and journalism. Within 6 months of arriving in London, she was appointed Editor at Large of the British magazine “Don’t Tell It”, and began shooting editorials for many magazines in England, the US and Europe.
Over the years her work has sparked the interest of some of the world’s top creative directors, having been commissioned for British Vogue, GQ, Glamour, Marie Claire, Tatler, The Times, In Style, L’Officiel as well as many other international publications and advertising campaigns. She is currently represented internationally with agents in New York, London, and Milan.
Her career as a director began with her first short film, “City of Love” being featured at Cannes Film Festival in 2007. Since then she has directed, produced and edited numerous short films while maintaining an active career as a photographer. In 2009 she produced and launched the multimedia publication XXXX MAGAZINE, “The Untitled Magazine” showcasing original multimedia productions of fashion and video art films. The launch issue, The Kaleidoscopic Issue, was brought together through the collaboration of over 100 creative contributors.
In January 2010, her work was exhibited in a solo show in Paris at Visionairs Gallery, presenting large scale photographic images juxtaposed with her video art productions she directed for XXXX Magazine, “The Untitled Magazine”. Other recent exhibits include Motion Deconstructed Exhibit with Quintessentiallly Art, New York June 2010, Soiree Au Louvre Video Art Installation at the French Embassy, June 2010, New York Fashion Shorts at the Tribeca Grand in September 2009, London Fashion Shorts at Machine –A Gallery in February 2010, View Imaging exhibit in New York in December 2009, and The Distorted Beauty show in April 2010. Her photography has also been chosen to appear in Dolce and Gabanna’s 20th Anniversary book curated by Fabien Baron, out in September 2010.
Indira and her work have been featured internationally on TV shows such as E! TV, Fashion TV, Entertainment Tonight, Inside Edition, HBO’s Special “Ford Supermodel of the World”, MTV, and “Make me a Supermodel” UK and US editions. Recent TV broadcasts include an episode photographing Tinsley Mortimer on her TV show ‘HIGH SOCIETY’.
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PHANTASMIC TV
Phantasmic is a small and quirky visual production studio created by Tripp and Jenna Trouchet-Watt. Their work ranges from music videos to animations to interactive installations, and commercials. They would love to discuss your project over a cup of coffee or tea.
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BEATA GRABOWSKA
Beata is represented by Premier Model Management and was featured in “The Spell” and the Surreal Issue Cover Art for XXXX Magazine, “The Untitled Magazine”.
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JESSICA BERTONCELLO
Jessica was featured in the film “The Spell” directed by Indira Cesarine for XXXX Magazine, “The Untitled Magazine”’s Surreal Issue. She is currently represented by Marilyn Models and is based in New York City.
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BERNADINE BIBIANO
International makeup artist Bernadine Bibiano’s distinctive, provocative and playful style has graced fashion magazines, runways, advertising, music videos, red carpets and catalogs. Internationally, Bernadine has worked extensively with L’Uomo, Vogue Jewelry, Vogue, Glamour, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, Elle, Deutsch, and Rebel; styled runway for Red Valentino, Heatherette, Jennifer Nicholson, and Rosa Cha; and counts Banana Republic, Catherine Malandrino, Target, Izod, Polo, Levis, Adidas, and Saks Fifth Avenue among her advertising campaign clients.
In addition, Bernadine wrote the content and created the makeup styles for the book, The Body Shop’s Makeup: Fresh Ideas for Fantastic Looks and designed the cosmetic presentation for Neiman Marcus’ The Book. She’s been the beauty consultant for Benefit Cosmetics, Sephora, Avon and Mary Kay Cosmetics and shaped the high concept look for the luxury European fragrance line Boadicea The Victorious.
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JOHN PAUL ZUVIATE
http://www.johnpaulzuviate.com
http://www.tallfolkstudios.com
John Paul Zuviate is a multimedia artist, film director, independent print publisher, and Creative Director for Tall Folk Studios. Zuviate is currently the Visual Arts Editor of XXXX Magazine, “The Untitled Magazine” and resides in New York while continuously working on new projects for future exhibitions and screenings.
