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Thursday, May. 3, 2018
Thursday, May. 3, 2018This was the Georgia premiere for the award winning film starring Sean Maher ("Firefly") and June Squibb ("Nebraska"). The ME Film Festival, which wrapped last Sunday, celebrated its 5th Anniversary this year with a notable focus on women filmmakers, a mission that festival founder and president... read moreMonday, Feb. 19, 2018
Monday, Feb. 19, 2018A second #FemaleFilmmakerFriday interview for you from the Mammoth Film Festival with Romina Schwedler, director/ writer/ producer of the short film, The Visit, starring Oscar-nominated June Squibb & Sean Maher from Serenity! If you want to know... read moreFriday, Feb. 16, 2018
Friday, Feb. 16, 2018Romina was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. At the early age of 15, she moved to NYC by herself to study at the School of American Ballet and The Juilliard School. She followed with intensive acting training at the William Esper Studio, during... read moreMonday, Oct. 23, 2017Monday, Oct. 23, 2017"The Visit" won the U.S. Short Film Award Of Excellence at the Catalina Film Festival last month. The award ceremony took place at the historic Avalon Theatre in Catalina Island, featuring honorees like veteran producer Marcia Nasatir, young actor Wyatt Oleff and director Catherine Hardwicke among... read moreMonday, Oct. 23, 2017Monday, Oct. 23, 2017The Visit is a compelling story skillfully told by writer, director, producer Romina Schwedler, featuring memorable performances by Sean Maher and June Squibb as well as the exquisite cinematography of Alain J. Carmona and a masterful original score by award-winning composer Dan Zlotnik. Ben joins... read moreSunday, Mar. 19, 2017Sunday, Mar. 19, 2017Writer/director Romina Schwedler finds a way to put a spin on a classic subject matter in her short film, âThe Visit,â moving the story from straight-up drama to belonging in Cinequest 2017âs âMindbendersâ program. read moreFriday, Aug. 26, 2016Friday, Aug. 26, 2016Filmmaker Romina Schwedler, who broke into SHOOT âs 2014 New Directors Showcase on the strength of an Axe comedy spec spot titled âHow a Man Gets Ready,â has wrapped her first dramatic short film, The Visit , which stars Academy Award nominee June Squibb (nominated for a Best Supporting Actress... read moreThursday, Jun. 19, 2014Thursday, Jun. 19, 2014No matter what oneâs station is in the industry--well established or trying to make that initial career mark--adapting to changing times, cultivating and realizing opportunities are all part of a constant process. That was reflected at SHOOT âs afternoon Directors/Producers Forum and evening New... read moreTuesday, May. 27, 2014Tuesday, May. 27, 2014Welcome to this special SHOOT >e.dition with detailed coverage of the 12th Annual New Directors Showcase which was celebrated with an evening screening, panel discussion and reception on Thursday, May 22, at the DGA Theatre in New York. The 2014 New Directors Showcase offers a total of 38 up-and... read moreThursday, May. 22, 2014Thursday, May. 22, 2014SHOOT debuted its 12th Annual New Directors Showcase reel at the DGA Theatre in NYC last night, followed by a panel discussion moderated by SHOOT publisher and editorial director Roberta Griefer featuring six of the up-and-coming filmmakers as well as feedback and counsel from Don Block, executive... read moreTuesday, May. 13, 2014Tuesday, May. 13, 2014SHOOT âs New Directors Showcase celebrates its 12th year on the evening of Thursday, May 22, at the DGA Theatre in New York City, highlighted by the introduction of a 2014 roster consisting of 38 up-and-coming directors who fill 32 slots. The field breaks down to the following numbers: 27... read more
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Awards/History
Romina's awards/nominations/mentions include:
* Honoree - Emerging Director - SHOOT Magazine New Directors Showcase - HOW A MAN GETS READY / 2014
* Win - Best Micro-Short Film Award - Houston Comedy Film Festival - HOW A MAN GETS READY / 2014
* Nomination - Best Short by a Woman - Burbank International Film Festival - HOW A MAN GETS READY / 2014
* Win - Gold Award/Concept - International Independent Film Awards - HOW A MAN GETS READY / 2014
* Win - Silver Award/New Media Film - International Independent Film Awards - HOW A MAN GETS READY / 2014
* Win - Silver Award/Editing - International Independent Film Awards - HOW A MAN GETS READY / 2014
* Win - Best Commercial - California International Shorts Festival - HOW A MAN GETS READY / 2014
* Win - Best Micro-Short by a Woman - Lionshead Film Festival - HOW A MAN GETS READY / 2014
* Win – Award of Excellence/Women Filmmakers - Accolade Global Film Competition - HOW A MAN GETS READY / 2015
* Win - Best Commercial - California International Shorts Festival - BAD CONNECTIONS / 2015
* Win - Award of Merit Special Mention - IndieFest Film Awards - BAD CONNECTIONS / 2015
* Win - Best Micro-Short by a Woman - Lionshead Film Festival - BAD CONNECTIONS / 2015
* Win - Best Micro-Short - Austin Revolution Film Festival - BAD CONNECTIONS / 2015
* Nomination - Best Micro-Short Film - Austin Comedy Film Festival - BAD CONNECTIONS / 2015
* Nomination - Female Filmmaker of the Year - Austin Revolution Film Festival / 2016
* Win - Best Micro-Comedy - Austin Revolution Film Festival - HOW A MAN GETS READY / 2016
* Win - Best Short by a Woman - Burbank International Film Festival - THE VISIT / 2016
* Nomination - Best Actor SEAN MAHER - Burbank International Film Festival - THE VISIT / 2016
* Finalist - Audience Award – Sedona International Film Festival - THE VISIT / 2017
* Honorable Mention – Myrtle Beach International Film Festival - THE VISIT / 2017
* Finalist - 39th Annual Short Film Competition - USA Film Festival - THE VISIT / 2017
* Nomination – Best Short Film CayFilm / Cayman Island International Film Festival - THE VISIT / 2017
* Nomination - FICIE - Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente de Elche - Best First Short Film - THE VISIT / 2017
* Finalist - Juried Short Film Competition - Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival - THE VISIT / 2017
* Win - Audience Choice Award - Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival - THE VISIT / 2017
* Win - U.S. Short Film Award of Excellence - Catalina Film Festival - THE VISIT / 2017
* Nomination - Best Short Film (Charlie Chaplin Award) - Blow-Up International Arthouse Film Fest - THE VISIT / 2017
* Nomination - Best Actress (Monica Vitti Award) - Blow-Up International Arthouse Film Fest - THE VISIT / 2017
* Win - Audience Choice Award - Florence International Film Festival - THE VISIT / 2017
* Win - Best Actress Award JUNE SQUIBB - Florence International Film Festival - THE VISIT / 2017
* Win - Best Actor Award SEAN MAHER - Florence International Film Festival - THE VISIT / 2017
* Nomination - Best Drama Short Film - Twister Alley Film Festival - THE VISIT / 2018
* Nomination - Best Ensemble Drama Short Film - Twister Alley Film Festival - THE VISIT / 2018
* Nomination - Best Director Drama Short Film - Twister Alley Film Festival - THE VISIT / 2018
* Nomination - Best Short Film - Milledgeville + Eatonton Film Festival - THE VISIT / 2018
* Win - Best Director - Milledgeville + Eatonton Film Festival - THE VISIT / 2018
* Win - Best Supporting Actress June Squibb - Milledgeville + Eatonton Film Festival - THE VISIT / 2018
* Win - Best Dramatic Short Film - Milledgeville + Eatonton Film Festival - THE VISIT / 2018
* Nomination - Best US Short Film - SOHO International Film Festival - THE VISIT / 2018
* Nomination - Audience Award - SOHO International Film Festival - THE VISIT / 2018
* Nomination - Best Actress in a Short Film June Squibb - SOHO International Film Festival - THE VISIT / 2018
* Nomination - Best Actress/ Short Film June Squibb - Austin Revolution Film Festival - THE VISIT / 2018
* Nomination - Best US Dramatic Short Film - Austin Revolution Film Festival- THE VISIT / 2018
* Nomination - Best Cinematography/ Short Film - Austin Revolution Film Festival - THE VISIT / 2018
* Nomination - Female Filmmaker of the Year - Austin Revolution Film Festival / 2018
* Win - Best U.S. Short Film - Borderlands Film Festival - THE VISIT / 2018
* Win - Audience Award - Borderlands Film Festival - THE VISIT / 2018
* Win - Founder’s Award (for contribution to the feature film Yellow Scare) - Golden Door Film Festival - YELLOW SCARE / 2018
* Win - Honorary Award - Catfish Shorts Film Festival (London UK) - THE VISIT / 2019
* Win - Special Jury Award - Chelsea Film Festival - NOW YOU SEE US / 2020
Filmography
How a Man Gets Ready (Spec Ad/Micro-Short Film): 00:01:14
Bad Connections (Spec Ad/Micro-Short Film): 00:01:00
The Visit (Short Film/Drama): 00:12:30
Now You See Us (Short Film/Comedy): 00:11:00
Film Festivals
Hollyshorts Film Festival
Cinequest Film Festival
Vail Film Festival
CayFilm - Cayman Island International Film Festiva
CineGlobe Film Festival
Sunscreen Film Festival
Myrtle Beach International Film Festival
Vaughan International Film Festival
Maryland International Film Festival
Sedona International Film Festival
Burbank International Film Festival
Las Cruces International Film Festival
FICIE - Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente de Elche
SAFILM - San Antonio Film Festival
Toronto Short Film Festival
Houston Comedy Film Festival
LA Indie Film Festival
New Filmmakers NY
Austin Comedy Film Festival
Austin Revolution Film Festival
Oregon Short Film Festival
Lionshead Film Festival
SOHO International Film Festival
Orlando Film Festival
Florence Short Film Festival
Miledgeville & Eatonton Film Festival
Borderlands Film Festival
Chelsea Film Festival
St. Louis International Film Festival
SAG-AFTRA Short Film Showcase