Summary: "Nunna Mia e la Barca" is a short film about an Italian grandmother, Nunna, who endured the sinking of the Andrea Doria in 1956. Despite living 50 years in the U.S., Nunna continues to preserve her Italian heritage. Through the act of preparing a meal and selflessly giving of her time, Nunna passes on the heritage to her grandchildren.
Production Format: 16mm 1.33:1
Running Time: 12 mins. 45 secs.
Cast: Nunna as herself, Tasha Dodd, Caleb Dodd, Sarah Dodd
Filmmakers: Writer/Director/Producer/Editor: Jacob Dodd
Cinematography & Art Direction: Bryant Dameron, Shane Rocheleau, Jacob Dodd
Screening Format: DVCAM/MiniDV (NTSC), DVD (NTSC), BETA SP (NTSC)
Awards:
- Best Student Film: Rappahannock Independent Film Festival, 2009
- 1st Place James River Film Festival, 2008
- Official Nominee, Rosebud Film and Video Festival, 2008
- VCU Graduate Thesis Assistantship, 2007
Exhibitions:
- Rappahannock Independent Film Festival 2009, Fredericksburg, VA
- ADA Gallery, "Electronic Art Exchange," Richmond, VA
- Harmony Ridge Film Festival, Ambridge, PA
- 31st Annual Big Muddy Film Festival, Carbondale, IL
- Italian Film and Food Festival, Richmond, VA
- Arthouse Film Festival, Richmond, VA
- Johnstown Film & Wine Festival, Johnstown, PA
- Rosebud Film + Video Festival, Arlington, VA
- Jacksonville Film Festival, Jacksonville, FL
- Athens International Film + Video Festival, Athens, OH
- James River Film Festival, Richmond, VA
- D.C. Independent Film Festival, Washington, D.C.
- Virginia Commonwealth University Film Festival, Richmond, VA
- Family Life Network Broadcast, Kittanning, PA
- Anderson Gallery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA