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F&M  COMMENCEMENT  HIGHLIGHTS

Commencement Weekend 2013 from Franklin & Marshall College on Vimeo.

NEWS.UPDATES

5/13 - Millport Teaser Video
This is a short teaser video I shot, cut, and color-graded of a cool natural conservancy located in Lititz, PA. It's a teaser of a larger video I'm creating for them to promote their cause.

4/1 - "Time Travel Boy" Review by Film Threat
I submitted TIME TRAVEL BOY to Film Threat's website a while back and they posted their review today. Click on the photo below to find out what they had to say...
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3/28 - NEW VIDEO
Here is my latest video I produced at work. It's to promote the Admission event "A Closer Look," which is for admitted students to come check out the campus. Since it's WrestleMania season, I decided to go the wrestling promo route...

2/26 - "Time Travel Boy" Accepted Into Sarasota Film Festival
TIME TRAVEL BOY will be a part of the Sarasota Film Festival in Florida this April. There are no more details at this time. I'm currently in the process of getting an HDCAM print of the film for exhibition there, which I'm happy about. DVDs compress the image and destroy the HD quality. 
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Time Travel Boy will also screen in Scranton at the New Visions Studio once again this Saturday night as part of an overall comedy show. 

Time Travel Boy was screened in Brooklyn a few weeks ago as part of the Cinema Club. They screen a select number of short films during a monthly screening. 

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Short    Documentary

Alumni Spotlight: Liz Watson (1998) from Franklin & Marshall College on Vimeo.

WEDDing  highlight  video 

John + Kate Wedding Highlights from Alexander Monelli on Vimeo.

"Time Travel Boy"  SHort FILM     www.timetravelboy.com 

"Time Travel Boy" short film from Alexander Monelli on Vimeo.

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Read a review of the film by clicking the photo above
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READ ABOUT TIME TRAVEL BOY AT NEWSDAY.COM! If the link doesn't work then check out the mobile version at www.timetravelboy.com
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Commercial-style   promo

F&M Proud from Franklin & Marshall College on Vimeo.


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1/16 - 1950's Newsreel
Here is my latest video I produced for Franklin & Marshall College. This was for the office of admission. I came up with the concept of doing a 1950's newsreel to inform potential applicants of the looming deadlines. READ ABOUT THE MAKING OF IT HERE IN MY LATEST BLOG POST. 

12/21 - Holiday Videos
Here are the two Holiday videos I had to create for Franklin & Marshall. The first one is for the office of Admission, and features the F&M mascots (cartoon version of Ben Franklin and John Marshall). This was sent to prospective students. 
The second is the president's annual holiday video, which was sent out to alumni, parents, etc. 
Look for one blog detailing both productions soon.

A Ben & John New Year from Franklin & Marshall College on Vimeo.


12/3 - New Video and Blog and Time Travel Boy Update
You can now check out the video I shot and edited of F&M's 225th anniversary event in New York City. And read about how I made it in my latest blog post HERE. 

Franklin & Marshall College's 225th Anniversary Gala (highlights) from Franklin & Marshall College on Vimeo.

Also, TIME TRAVEL BOY is now on Youtube. Go HERE to watch it... or just scroll up... or go to www.timetravelboy.com. 

12/1 - NYC Shoot
The other night I had a shoot at the Jazz at Lincoln Center in NYC. It was a cool experience and I got to stay in a NYC hotel for the first time in my life. The two-minute video should be up this week, which highlights Franklin & Marshall College's 225th Anniversary Gala. Here's a picture of me with my rig. I will be writing a blog about this video when it's complete (and thanks to the photographer there, I got to test out a new lens during the shoot). 
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11/27 - Coming Soon...
Here is a photo that was taken while I was shooting one of my latest videos. Should be done in December. 
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11/11 - New Blog Entry about New Video
I just posted a new BLOG entry that briefly talks about my latest video I produced for Franklin & Marshall College. Go HERE to read about the making of this video. And check out the video itself below.

11/10 - "Time Travel Boy" Scranton Screening
TIME TRAVEL BOY will be screened in Scranton, PA at the New Visions Studio & Gallery on Saturday, November 24th at 6pm. It will be part of a film show featuring some other local filmmakers. Tickets are $5. Here is their poster for the event (click to enlarge): 
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10/28 - The Doug Funnie Experience
In an effort to channel my inner-Doug Funnie and recapture the nostalgia of my tweens, I have added a new feature to the website; a BLOG. The attempt is to document my work, learn, and get feedback from others. I will share my process, ideas, and opinions regarding each video I create. If you have feedback or suggestions then please share. I have posted two so far.

10/25 - "Time Travel Boy" Podcast Review & New Video
I discovered a website (timeywimey.tv) posted a podcast review about TIME TRAVEL BOY. They called it "charming" and said "it's worth your ten minutes." You can also listen to their podcast and hear their short review of the film HERE. Skip ahead to the 17-minute mark to hear their short, three minute review.
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"Franklin & Marshall College Homecoming and Family Weekend Video"
Here is my latest opus. I spent the weekend covering the event. Here is a promo for it that is featured at www.fandm.edu. 

Homecoming & Family Weekend 2012 from Franklin & Marshall College on Vimeo.


10/22 - "Women's Center Video"
I was asked to produce a video about Franklin & Marshall's Women's Center and their 20th anniversary. I had little time to prepare so this was a "find it in the editing" kind of project (which basically means I shoot a ton of footage in various ways and determine the tone and look in the editing). The video is currently being featured right on Franklin & Marshall College's homepage (www.fandm.edu). 

Alice Drum Women's Center 20th Anniversary from Franklin & Marshall College on Vimeo.


9/8 - "Time Travel Boy" at Onlineshortfilms.net
TIME TRAVEL BOY is now being featured at www.onlineshortfilms.net. I submitted to them a few months ago and they finally deemed it worthy to exhibit on their website. 

9/7 - Franklin & Marshall College
I recently began my new full-time job as Video Producer at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA. Here is my first video I shot and edited for them, a quick overview of their annual Convocation ceremony.

Convocation 2012 Highlights from Franklin & Marshall College on Vimeo.


7/18 - Time Travel Boy on Newsday.com!
A reporter from Newsday.com attended our screening at the Long Island International Film Expo and wrote a story about Time Travel Boy. You can read it HERE. If you are having problems viewing it, then please check out the MOBILE VERSION HERE. 
And enjoy these two photos from the Long Island International Film Expo. 

7/10 - NEW WEDDING VIDEO
Last Saturday, July 7th, I shot the wedding of Kate and John Krispin. I spent Sunday cutting together a short highlight video of the entire day. You can view that video at the top of this page or in the VIDEOS section. It was a cool wedding complete with bag pipers and step dancers. 

6/20 - TIME TRAVEL BOY DEBUTS ONLINE SUNDAY NIGHT, JULY 1st at 8pm!
Watch it for FREE on your computer, iPad, cell phone, or wherever you watch movies in this crazy 21st century.
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6/13 - Leadership Lackawanna & Time Travel Boy News
Here is a short promo video of a longer documentary I am creating for Leadership Lackawanna. This group is restoring the Oil House in Archbald, PA. 
And Time Travel Boy is officially complete! 
We will be launching the film online for everyone to see right on their computers, iPads, cell phones, or wherever the hell people watch movies these days.
So stay tuned for more information. But to hold you over, I added another short interview vignette with Assistant Camera Operator Kevin Vogrin. You can view that and other stuff at www.timetravelboy.com, or simply go to the Time Travel Boy page on this site.

5/30 - Time Travel Boy on IMDb & LIIFE websites
Time Travel Boy is nearing completion. With that said, here is the official Time Travel Boy IMDb page: 
"TIME TRAVEL BOY" (2012) All of the information is still not up, but over time it will updated.

The movie will be screening at the Long Island International Film Expo in July. Here is the Time Travel Boy page on their website where you can buy tickets and check out the trailer: LIIFE 2012
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Official Still from "Time Travel Boy"

5/26 - Kate Finnerty & John Krispin Wedding
I will be producing the wedding video for Kate Finnerty and John Krispin this summer! They have a very cool wedding planned and I'm excited to shoot it. 

5/24 - Lee Labrada, professional bodybuilder and CEO of Labrada Nutrition, posted the video I made for John Habeeb on his Facebook account and the official Labrada website! John won first prize in Labrada's national body transformation contest. You can view John's winning honor and before/after photos HERE. And check out Labrada's Facebook page by clicking the photo below: 
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I also posted a new Time Travel Boy webisode HERE. It's a short interview with production assistant Kyle Rebar. The interview was shot and conducted by Bernie Paulmann and Zack Graham. I had no part in the process, so thanks to them for doing it. And stay tuned for a second one with Kevin Vogrin.

5/6 - I am excited to announce that I will be shooting the wedding of Summer Schoenberg and Mark Frisco this August. We came up with some cool new ideas to include in the video and I can't wait to document their wedding day.
And I am currently booking and looking for more weddings as well. Contact me for rates and details.

4/20 - I was recruited by John Habeeb to create a short training video documenting his workouts and brief background. John is one of the hardest working and dedicated people I know so it was fun to do this with him. He is also a certified trainer so if you need to get in shape then he's your guy.

4/17 - "Time Travel Boy" Accepted into the 2012 Long Island International Film Expo!
It will make its film festival debut on Wednesday, July 18th during the noon film block. 

UPDATE: (4/21) Received this in my e-mail today. Can't wait! 
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4/16 - I put together this little reel of my latest work. I'm currently finishing up four different projects. You can see a few shots from each of them in this, along with some of my older stuff. Please watch in HD!

3/31 - THE GRAVE will be screening twice at the West Chester Film Festival. The first screening will be Friday night, April 27th, during the 7pm film block. It will screen again on Saturday, April 28th, during the 3:30pm film block. 

And here is a short opening I shot and cut for TV Marywood's weekly news program. It broadcasts every Tuesday at 5pm on Comcast channel 21 and is fully produced by Marywood Comm Arts students. Enjoy the awesome 80s style music!

3/26 - I updated the Time Travel Boy teaser trailer. It has some new shots and some new color/motion corrected shots. This one is also on Youtube. The original is on vimeo and has gotten 600 hits so far. If you can, please load the trailer in 1080p on youtube (takes an extra minute or so). The film is getting closer to completion. 

3/4 - Very excited to announce that THE GRAVE has been accepted into the 2012 West Chester Film Festival. Check out their website HERE. The festival will be held April 27-29. More details to come!

3/1 - New Projects
Production on a documentary for Leadership Lackawanna will begin in just a couple of weeks. They will be restoring the Oil House, part of the gravity slope colliery in Archbald, PA. You can check out their website HERE.

Today I began shooting a short video about Marywood's Campus Choir and their conductor, Rick Hoffenberg. The video will help promote their recently produced CD. I am also fortunate to have Kenny Luck as the producer of the project and Kat Kilcullen as our production assistant. Here are some photos I took from the shoot:

2/14 - "Time Travel Boy" finds its composer!
JoAnne Harris will be composing the original score for the film. She currently studies composition at Juilliard. Her work can be heard on such shows as ABC’s “20/20″, “Primetime”, “Good Morning America”, “What Would You Do?” , FX's "Damages", Showtime's "Shameless" and others. Super pumped to work with her!

1/26 - "Time Travel Boy" Webisode #2! 
Enjoy a short glimpse into the production with footage shot by Tim Kail.

1/12 - "Time Travel Boy" Teaser Poster!
Here is the first poster for the upcoming short film. 

12/25 - Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! 
As our treat to you we have a brand new HOLIDAY EDITION of our PODCAST. Listen to us talk about Holiday movies, Chaz Bono, The Christmas Shoes song, and find out what movie makes me cry every time I watch it! 

And Dennis & Rob posed for the official Monellifilms Christmas Card. We couldn't choose a favorite, but let us know which one you like best!

12/17 - I added links to my Facebook and Twitter pages. Facebook is where I shamelessly plug my movies and work, while Twitter is where I will post random thoughts that no one but me should care about. Twitter will also have links to my work... as will this website. Basically, just watch my stuff. 

I added an article about the SOAR Documentary that was featured on Marywood's website. It was written by the great Kenny Luck. You can read that HERE!

12/13 - Marywood University Christmas Card Video 2011
I was asked to create Marywood's Christmas Card by the Marketing & Communications Department. I took a break from editing Time Travel Boy to shoot and edit this. Special thanks to Tomlynn Fallon!

11/30 - Podcast #8 is up!
Head over to the PODCAST section to hear Dennis Owusu's long-awaited return to the show. 

11/13 - "Time Travel Boy" Trailer!
Here is the first official trailer for Time Travel Boy. Enjoy!

11/9 - NEW PODCAST!
The latest podcast has been uploaded for your listening displeasure. We "touch" on getting traffic tickets on your birthday, the identity of the hate mail writer, "Are You Afraid of the Dark," M. Night Shyamalan, trip to Vegas, Time Travel Boy, Youtube, and MORE!
Listen HERE!

11/7 - "Time Travel Boy" Completes Principle Photography
Filming was completed this weekend at Long Island University's C.W. Post campus. Editing is underway. Here are some production photos from yesterday.

11/4 - Next Project Announced! 
I have just agreed to create a new documentary for Leadership Lackawanna. The documentary will chronicle their restoration of an old historic building in Archbald, PA. More details will be available soon!

This Sunday, November 6th, is the final day of shooting for Time Travel Boy. A few new production photos have been added to the Time Travel Boy section.

11/2 - "Time Travel Boy" Official Movie Stills Are Here!

Here are the first two official movie stills from Time Travel Boy. These images have been taken directly from shots that will appear in the film. More will be coming over time, and keep an eye out for the teaser trailer too. 

10/24 - The Latest Podcast is Here!

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Jim Mills makes his shocking return to the Podcast. Go listen NOW in the PODCAST section.


10/19 - A video I created for Marywood's MFA Program is now being featured on their website. Check it out HERE!

The Scranton Times will be running an article about the S.O.A.R. program and the Documentary I created for it. Stay tuned for the article. It will be posted here when available.

Some more photos have been added to the Time Travel Boy page. Many more are coming. We have one shooting day left and you can still help us out by DONATING HERE! We have had so many great donations and this movie could not be possible without them all. Thanks!

10/16 - "Time Travel Boy" has wrapped its 3 day weekend shoot. There will be one more day of shooting. 
The days were long, hard, stressful, sleepless, and crazy, but it was all worth it and everyone did awesome. Tons of behind the scenes photos and videos will be posted randomly over the next few weeks. Stay tuned for those and for the first official Time Travel Boy teaser trailer (hopefully by Thanksgiving). 

10/12 - Exclusive  Poster  Created  For "Time Travel Boy."

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This poster was created for our next movie. Special thanks to Jim Mills for his badass artistry.

Filming begins this Friday, October 14th. 

There is still plenty of time to donate and help make our film as good as it can be. Huge thanks to everyone who has donated so far, we truly appreciate it.


10/8 - Podcast #5 is up! Tune in to find out the answers to life's mysteries, such as: the mental stability of Adrian Balboa, the Michael Jackson trial, and MORE! What are you waiting for? It's time to touch: PODCASTS

A few pictures have been added for Time Travel Boy. Shooting starts this Friday, October 14th. There is still time to help us out by donating to the film. You can do that HERE. Any amount would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

The Grave will be shown on a syndicated show from Texas within the next month or so. More information on that when it's available. Don't forget, The Grave will also be debuting on the internet right here at monellifilms.com in the near future. Stay tuned.

9/28 - Podcast #4 is up! Head over to the PODCAST section to hear our latest musings of such life-or-death topics as Ghostbusters 3, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, meeting Ernie Hudson, and MORE!

9/25 - GO LACKAWANNA News Article

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The article about the S.O.A.R. Documentary screening was featured in this Sunday's edition of Go Lackawanna. James and I made the cover, along with John, Rachel, and Dan in their cap & gowns from last June's graduation. 

You can read the full article HERE.

Special Thanks to Rich Howells for coming to check out the film and writing the article. 

**Don't forget, if you live in Northeast Pennsylvania and have COMCAST, then you will be able to see the documentary all week (Tuesday through Friday) at 7pm on channel 21. 

DVDs are also available. And we are looking for more venues in which to screen the film. Please CONTACT ME if you are interested. 


9/22 - The S.O.A.R. Documentary will officially air all next week on Marywood University's TV channel (comcast channel 21). It will play at 7pm each night from Tuesday through Friday. Tune in if you live in Northeast Pennsylvania!

And Go Lackawanna will be publishing an article about the screening in this Sunday's copy. 
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9/21 - S.O.A.R. Screening Photos

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Photo by Rich Howells
I added a few pictures from the screening of the S.O.A.R. Documentary. All photos are credit of Rich Howells from the GoLackawanna Newspaper. Their article about the screening will be published soon. I will post a link here.

The S.O.A.R. Documentary will also be screened on Marywood University's TV station (comcast channel 21) sometime in the near future. Dates & times will be announced soon.

And copies of the DVD are $5. For more information please visit marywood.edu/soar.


9/20 - The S.O.A.R. Documentary premiered last night to the public. Over a hundred people attended and it went extremely well. Pictures are hopefully coming soon. We will also post some news articles about the event when they are available. Thanks to everyone who came.

And we have posted a new podcast! Go to the PODCASTS section to listen. The boys welcome Dennis Owusu to the show. Last week's episode featuring Jim Mills is still being worked on and will be up soon as well.
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Dennis Owusu Joins The Podcast!

9/16 - New Video posted in the VIDEOS section. It's a short video produced for Marywood University's "Get Your Masters With The Masters" Program. 

9/15 - Please Help Fund Our Next Film!
           Follow the link for details:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/491628349/time-travel-boy-short-comedy-film

9/12 - "Time Travel Boy" is finally casted. Details coming once the ink dries! And Brian Ariotti joins the team as a Producer! Filming to begin October 14th! Exclamation points!! www.timetravelboy.com

9/11 - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING "THE GRAVE".. Check out the video for details... 
UPCOMING STUFF: The "S.O.A.R. Documentary" will have its premiere next Monday night, September 19th at 6:30pm. Free admission. DVD copies will be available for purchase. Read more about it and watch the trailer over in the FILMS section or click here.

New Podcast being recorded Tuesday night. We have Jim Mills joining us this week. You can e-mail us topics & questions or post them in the FORUMS section. And if you haven't rated any of our last podcasts THEN GO DO IT.

And some exciting "Time Travel Boy" news will be unveiled this week. Stay tuned for that. As well as a short interview with Director of Photography, Matthew S. Wright.


9/5 - Podcast #2 is up! Go listen! There is also a poll underneath so vote and leave feedback. 

9/1 - We have added Forums to the website. You can log in via weebly or any of your facebook/twitter/google accounts to begin posting. Telling us we suck just got even easier!

There is also a poll in the podcast section. And why aren't you following us on twitter yet?

8/30 - New Podcast added! Listen to 60 minutes of pure ridiculousness over in the Podcast section. 

8/29 - The trailer for the S.O.A.R. Documentary is currently being featured on Marywood University's homepage, marywood.edu, and the S.O.A.R. website at marywood.edu/soar. Go watch it! The screening is September 19th.

Diane Bakos and Todd Stuckley have signed on to be a part of our next short film, "Time Travel Boy."

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