KOPĀ SAULGRIEŽOS (Together at Summer Solstice) - Short Film Project for AL59KD Latvian Australian Film Festival (2023)
Directed by Evelina Nestecka
Role: Director, Writer, Pre/Post Production
A documentary style film exploring the concept of togetherness through Latvian traditions, especially taking a look at 'Jāņi', the Latvian summer solstice. The film uses gathered home videos from multiple archives from 1970, 2002, 2009, 2013, 2023. This technique illustrates the connection of our community during this time of year, bringing together all Latvians of any age, place of residence or even decade. The Jāņi spirit welcomes anyone to join, because it has always been about the timeless unity of this community. This film shows that the traditions we take part in during Jāņi, are a reflection of strengthening connection between each other, nature around us, God and with ourselves.
FACADE - Short Film Project for Indie Shorts Awards Cannes Submission (2021)
Director: Jack Briden
Role: Crew/ Runner
This is my first film project outside of university, where I worked as runner on set. The project took three days to complete. I assisted the director with story telling, arranging the set design, production management, lighting and sound, as well as helped out around set with other small tasks including make-up and costume design assist.
FROM LATVIA WITH LOVE - Short Film Project for SCREEN 300 Documentary Class (2021)
A film about Petras Nesteckis, a Latvian immigrant who has created his own construction business in Auckland, New Zealand. With his love and skill in construction, Petras shows around his current worksite, and shares why he loves working in renovation.
Directed by: Evelina Nestecka
Sound Design by: Tayne Turner
DOP: Johnny Yi and Evelina Nestecka
Edit by: Evelina Nestecka
TALKING TRASH - Screen Production Internship for an Online Youtube Series (2021)
Role: Director, Script Writer, Sound Design, Editor, Animator
Our goal was to create a unique way to address their audience and spread awareness about the issues surrounding waste in New Zealand. Working alongside another intern and supervisors Ruth and Dave, I planned, shot and edited five stand-alone episodes for the Youtube mini series 'Talking Trash' for. a waste management company called Junk Run. This was all done in the span of 100 hours that Shelby and I had individually allocated for the internship.
I was also in charge of creating all the animations and designs for the miniseries - this included the thumbnails and the logo animation for the series (seen on the right and in the intro of the video).
CHAMPION - A Short Film Project for SCREEN 300 Documentary Class (2021)
A mock-umentary inspired short, that tells the story of the best beer pong player in Auckland, or so he says.
Directed by: Tayne Turner
Sound Design: Evelina Nestecka
DOP: Johnny Yi
Edited by: Evelina Nestecka
SAUSAGE 4 GOD (FINALIST) - 48HOURS Film Competition Submission (2022)
Role: Crew/Extra
'Sausage 4 God' is a short film made specifically for the 48h Film Festival that happens annually in New Zealand. Each crew that competes, only has 48h to brainstorm, concept write and execute the entire film ready for submission, while having to fit into a number or requirements presented at the beginning of the 48 hours.
more info about the 2022 competition:
https://www.48hours.co.nz/news/genre-and-elements-reveal/
Out of 555 submissions this year, 'Sausage 4 God' was selected as one of the finalists for this year's competition.
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EVELINANEST YouTube Channel
(active years 2015 - 2018)
Role: Creator/ Editor/ Entertainer
Edited by: Evelina Nestecka
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Explore more of my content on my first YouTube account, where I began to develop my style as a content creator.
EVELINANEST YouTube Channel
(active years 2015 - 2018)
Role: Creator/ Editor/ Entertainer
Edited by: Evelina Nestecka
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