![]() ![]() She also helped launch the online learning platform LunacyU and its first class “Indie Film Financing.” She works as a producer, as well as a production sound mixer and post-production sound editor. At Lunacy, she helps to develop projects on their slate including narrative and documentary features. While she no longer works as an engineer, Alexandra still thinks like one in terms of creative problem solving, and it has served her well in handling film projects restricted by time, money and other resources. After working full-time as an engineer, she decided to return for her third degree, an MFA in Film and TV Production at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts. ![]() She took elective courses in film studies and quickly fell in love with the filmmaking process. Īlexandra discovered her passion for filmmaking while studying for her Bachelor and Master of Science in electrical engineering at USC. Harris currently serves as Lunacy Productions’ Director of Development, working with writers and producers to strengthen Lunacy’s slate and discover exciting new content.Īt Lunacy, Harris oversees numerous projects in development, including the riveting two-hander THE MAN WHO KNEW BELLE STARR (based on the award-winning Richard Bausch short story and adapted by RUST CREEK writer Julie Lipson) the bourbon-soaked caper comedy THE BARNABY LEGACY (written by David McCraken and David Haskell) BEGIN RIVER ROAD, a family drama based on a Chris Bohjalian best-seller and ALAS, BABYLON, a post-apocalyptic survival parable based on Pat Frank’s classic Cold War era novel.Īlong with a keen eye for recognizing riveting and pertinent stories, Harris is also a talented artist, frequently contributing his storyboarding skills to the ongoing development process, and overseeing the Lunacy Blog. ![]() He relocated to Los Angeles to earn his MFA in Film and Television Production from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, where he focused on writing, directing, and editing. ![]() He holds a BS in business from Georgetown and an MFA in film from USC, is a member of the DGA and PGA, and serves on the boards of the Louisville Film Society, the Horse Farm Workers’ Educational Assistance Fund and GU’s Alumni Board of Regents.Ī Connecticut native, Harris earned BA’s in English and Political Science from Southern Connecticut State University while working as a film critic for the New Haven Register. At LunacyU, he currently teaches classes on Film Financing and Cinematic Music. In addition to teaching at Film Independent and USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, Stu recently founded LunacyU, an online educational platform dedicated to teaching the next generation of independent filmmakers. Lunacy’s current development slate includes WE’RE HAUNTED, a horror comedy about dysfunctional roommates confronting an evil spirit THE MAN WHO KNEW BELLE STARR, a riveting Western-infused revenge drama THE TRESTLE, a supernatural thriller revolving around an infamous Kentucky legend and ALAS, BABYLON, a post-apocalyptic survival parable based on the classic novel.Īlso an entrepreneur, Stu has spearheaded a number of other creative endeavors including the event planning app REUNACY, nostalgic web series THE EIGHTIES EMPORIUM, whiskey lifestyle brand BOURBONALITY, content creation collective SMALL BATCH CONTENT, and philanthropic nonprofit organization TRUNACY. This has sparked numerous new collaborations with both emerging talent and established creators. Pollard founded Lunacy Productions in 2015 to expand his storytelling horizons and break free of the “one-at-a-time” indie filmmaking model. Stu has also directed two features: romantic comedy NICE GUYS SLEEP ALONE and suspense drama KEEP YOUR DISTANCE, both set against a vibrant Kentucky backdrop. These include the uproarious Jack Quaid & Maya Erskine wedding rom-com PLUS ONE, Syrian refugee documentary THIS IS HOME, and docu-drama FREELAND, starring Krisha Fairchild. He has produced more movies outside the Bluegrass as well. Filmmaker Stu Pollard has produced 9 films in his home state of Kentucky, including survival thriller RUST CREEK, powerful high school drama AND THEN I GO, and bowling comedy SPLIT. ![]()
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