Free Play
A mother’s perseverance leads to the creation of Middle TN’s largest all-inclusive playground. The full film can be watched here, on the Reel South YouTube channel. Videos https://vimeo.com/770927400https://vimeo.com/890637880 Cast and Crew Alex Astrella Writer, Producer& Director Karen West Self Micheal West Self Tabitha West Self Name Title Alex Astrella Writer, Producer& Director Karen West Self Micheal West Self […]
Underdogs Featured in the New York Times
To coincide with the 7th annual New York Dog Film Festival, the New York times published a piece featuring Underdogs in it’s Oct. 20th edition of the paper. Director Alex Astrella was eager to share the societal impact the film has had, as well as what he learned from the inmate dog handlers during his […]
Trial By Fire Wins Best Student Film at Charlotte International Film Festival
The team at Blu Star Productions was thrilled to win the jury award for best student film at the 16th annual Charlotte International Film Festival! Click here to view the official Instagram announcement.
Unbreakable
An orthopedic surgeon reflects on how faith and perseverance allowed her to turn a tragedy into something incredible. Videos https://vimeo.com/734867330/ee055de260https://vimeo.com/733775570 Official Selections and Awards Photos
Underdogs
At the California Men’s Colony in Central California, a special connection forms between dogs and their inmate handlers who train them to become fully operational service animals. Videos https://vimeo.com/443553753https://vimeo.com/442472716 Cast and Crew Alex Astrella Writer, Producer & Director Michael Nelson Self Christopher Blem Self Wesley Bird Self Brian Hare Self Alex Astrella Writer, Producer & […]
Trial By Fire
During the devastating Thomas Wildfire, inmate firefighters relish the opportunity to emerge from their restraints, finding serenity and a sense of purpose through the work that they devote their lives to. Videos https://vimeo.com/309367231https://vimeo.com/446687732 Official Selections and Awards Photos