Director Sam Besca (@bamsesca ) shares how ALEXA Mini allowed her to capture the intensity and intimacy of "To the Floor:"
"This film lives and breathes through movement—not just in dance, but also in the way conversations unfold naturally in real time. We had long scenes of dialogue playing out in a tight space, and needed a camera that could keep up without disrupting the flow. The Mini gave us the flexibility to move seamlessly with the actors while maintaining the rich contrast and texture that make the film feel alive."
Currently in post-production, follow "To the Floor" (@tothefloor.film ) for the latest release news!
Director of Photography: Spencer Sabath (@spencersabath )
Director: Sam Besca (@bamsesca )
Starring: Lena Pepe (@lena.pepe ), Ella Taylor Bliss (@ellataylorbliss_ ), and Kealani Petito (@kealanipetito )
Writer: Electra Artemis (@electra.artemis )
Producer: Ana Sophia Acosta (@anasophiaa )
1st Assistant Camera: Vadim Gorbaty (@vadim.gorbaty ) & Drew Waller (@drew._waller )
Additional Camera Support: David Dean (@dav1ddean )
Gaffer: Vadim Gorbaty (@vadim.gorbaty )
Key Grip: Jamie Granato (@jrgthree )
Grip: David Dean (@dav1ddean )
Editor: Mario Fierro (@marioandrewfierro )
Captured on: ALEXA Mini
BTS Photography: Ana Sophia Acosta (@anasophiaaphoto )
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Last night @tothefloor.film premiered at Village East which makes the hearts of these New Yorkers very full.
Endlessly grateful for the village of brilliant artists, supporters, family and friends that it took to get here.
Photos by @vincentperella
THATS MY DAUGHTER!!!!
Birth announcement: please everyone say hi to Ella. Named for the great Ella Fitzgerald. She’s been on this planet all of two months. Welcome angel 🪽
This month we wrapped @knightsofnightmovie by angel genius @drew__max and I couldn’t be more grateful to be part of it!
Made some incredible friends along the way and got to play an evil villainess life rocks ❤️🔥
THE RUG
I got to spend my September in a rehearsal room with my friends making this hilarious, heartfelt, marathon of a play come to life. I am in awe of the people I love. @lena.pepe genius director. @electra.artemis god tier playwright. @balfourclark the best scene partner there ever was.
Long live @therug_play !!! @residentdilettante
On the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper we are thrilled to welcome on the director Lena Pepe, and performers Sam Besca and Balfour Clark. They joined me to talk about their show that is part of the 2025 Fall Spark Theatre Festival, entitled The Rug. This fantastic dramady was so much fun to learn about. So be sure you hit play and get your tickets while you still can! @jaymichaelrsglobal #stagewhisperpod #whisperinthewings #asheardonstagewhisper #therug #sparktheatrefestival #indietheatre #fall2025
The Rug
Part of the 2025 Fall Spark Theater Festival
September 25th
@ The Chain Theatre
Tickets and more information are available at emergingartsitstheatre.org
And be sure to follow our guests to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions:
@therugplay@lena.pepe@bamsesca@balfourclark
