PHANTASMA
Disillusioned writer Ava pursues the mysterious source of a persistent bell, embarking on an introspective journey filled with chance encounters with society's overlooked souls and poignant glimpses of life's fleeting moments.
PHANTASMA is a mystery drama centered around a woman named Ava who hears the persistent ring of a mysterious bell. Deciding to uncover its unknown source, she calls in sick and embarks on a day-long introspective journey. Her quest leads her to meet with some of society’s overlooked souls, prompting encounters that challenge her perceptions and beliefs. Against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world, this poetic narrative delves into Ava's search for meaning and connection amidst life's fleeting and overlooked moments of beauty.
Coming in 2025
H Y P H E N
A poetic journey of memory and fantasy told through the eyes of four versions of an artist as she creates her own identity.
HYPHEN is a magic realist, short fiction film based on the director's own memories and experiences. It follows four character versions on a transformative chronicle: Mimi, Maia, Mia, Ria. They learn to use imaginative forms of art, dance, and music to realize each of their dreams, fears, and achievements. Conjuring the impalpable power of creativity, they are able to overcome different challenges to create their own identities past cultural and gender expectations.
Screenings
Chelmsford Short Film Festival Virtual Replay - ChelmsfordTV Comcast Ch 8 (2021)
Hyde Square Task Force - Online/MA (2020)
Creatives of Color Boston - Online/MA (2020)
Chelmsford Short Film Festival - Chelmsford, MA (2020)
Grrl Haus Cinema - Online/GER (2020)
Portland Underground Film Festival - Portland, OR (2020)
Grrl Haus Cinema - Cambridge, MA (2019)
Female Filmmakers Fuse Film Festival - Pasadena, CA (2019)
Official Latino Short Film Festival - Palm Desert, CA (2019) FINALIST - Best Drama; Starseed Award Honoree
Oaxaca FilmFest - Oaxaca, MX (2019) FINALIST - Best Coming of Age Film
Boston Latino International Film Festival - Boston, MA (2019) Audience Award Runner-Up
Film Vault Presents - Manchester, UK (2019)
Femme Filmmakers Fest - Online/UK (2019) WINNER - Best Music
Online New England Film Festival - Online/NE (2019)
Latinx Project - Kingston, NY (2019)
Femme Film Festival - Lowell, MA (2019)
Lift-Off Global Network First-Time Filmmaker Sessions - Online (2019)
NewFilmmakers NY - New York City, NY (2018)
Central American International Film Festival - Los Angeles, CA (2018)
Zumix Private Screening - Boston, MA (2018)
Emerson College MFA Thesis Screening - Boston, MA (2018)
Rally (Compilation). by Maria Servellon. Digital Art/Video Projection. Color; infinite loop. 2023. USA.
A dedication to community magic. Customized image gifts for backers of Servellon's film "Phantasma (2024).
Neo-Turns In. Neo-Turns Out. by Maria Servellon. Digital Art/Video Projection. Color; infinite loop. 2022. USA.
Everyone is just having a good time.
Hibiskiss 3. Hibiskiss 4. by Maria Servellon. Digital Art/Video Projection. Color; infinite loop. 2022. USA.
The Hibiskiss series is a vivid, rich depiction of love and tropical elegance in glitch bliss. A search for harmony forever in between the forbidden and the embraced, Hibiskiss digitally “queers” intimacy into an abstract but opulent flux.
Projection Art: Maria Servellón; Poetry: Neha Rayahmahji; Choreography: Torie Wojick; Perfomers: Torie Wojick & Maria Servellón. Videography: Sarah Takash of Boston Dance Theater. Cinematography: Maria Servellón. Video Editor: Torie Wojick. 2022.