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12.03.08

Sophia Leang teams up with Tevo Diaz to produce a music video for award-winning songwriter and singer, Sinem Saniye, for her single Are We In Love from her highly-anticipated debut album WHEN I DON'T SLEEP.

Artist's Website: www.sinem.net

Stay tuned for the premiere of the video….you might catch that love that is in the air.

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09.05.08

Carmona Pictures & JMCA Enterprises premiere the music video No More Tears (Enough is Enough) for international recording artists Amber and Zelma Davis.

Enjoy the DOUBLE DIVA ACTION - Amber and Zelma brings out the fierce!!



Amber’s Website: www.myspace.com/ambersings
Zelma Davis Website: www.myspace.com/zelmadavis


Credits:
Sophia Leang (Producer/Director), Nicole Pommerehncke (Producer/AD), Tevo Diaz (Director of Photography), Nikki (Gaffer), Kellon Innocent (Gaffer), Jeff (Grip), Marti Zabell (Art Director), Jon Iannazzo-Simmons (Art Director Assistant), Kiko (Make-Up/Hair Stylist), Tiffany Reid (Makeup/Hair Stylist), Yalenis Cepeda (Wardrobe Stylist), Roberto Tillery (Wardrobe Stylist), Judy Yem (PA), Rodney Mitchell (PA/Set Photographer), Rahum Brown (Editor), Rob Graydon (Editor), Johan Salvador (Photographer) and JMCA Enterprises (Executive Producer) © 2008

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07.28.08

International recording artist Amber and Sophia Leang have teamed up again to direct her new music video.  Amber and Zelma Davis, formerly of C&C Music Factory, took the iconic 1979 song title No More Tears (Enough is Enough) to the next level.

With productions by: Pathos V2 and Solar City, paired with the incredible vocal performances by our 2 leading ladies…you cannot deny the power and poise of this interpretation.

Check out this exclusive small interview EPK:


The official release date of the single and music video is August the 12th 2008.  Amber and Zelma bring out the diva in them in this new video so STAY TUNED and SPREAD THE WORD!

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04.29.08

Carmona Pictures & Bohemianhippy Music premiere the music video Hesitation for artist and songwriter Mayaeni, directed by Sophia Leang.

“Without my amazing crew, this video would have never been possible. Much love to them for the beautiful creation.“
-- Sophia Leang


Feel the energy and listen to the message - Mayaeni got a story a tell ya.



Credits:
Sophia Leang (Director), Jennifer Rivera (Producer/AD), Tevo Diaz (Director of Photography), Trevor Tweeten (AC/Gaffer), Kareem Cox (Grip/Playback), Elle German (Make-Up Artist), Yalenis Cepeda (Wardrobe Stylist), Jordan West (PA), Andre Pitt (PA/Set Photographer), Rahum Brown (Editor), Greg Campbell (Editor), Gary Strauss (Executive Producer) © 2008

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03.16.08

Director Sophia Leang teams up with artist and songwriter Mayaeni to direct her debut music video for her single Hesitation. Stay tuned for the high-energy performance from Mayaeni and friends.

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03.10.08

In collaboration with Jay Royce Entertainment, Sophia Leang joined force with singer and songwriter Kendal to direct a music video for his single Never Let You Down.

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11.08.07

Stepping Stone Productions presents Close Encounters.
Producer Julissa Carmona invites you to join her for a scene night of award winning Plays to celebrate the craft of acting.

Dates: December 3rd, 4th and 5th
Location: The Spoon Theater, 38 West 38th Street, NYC
RSVP: Call 347.408.1223 or send an email to: closeencountersplayfest@gmail.com

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08.09.07

Peeled Grapes, a comedy short directed by Sophia Leang will be having a premiere screening on Friday, August 10th at Hunter College Ida K. Lang's Theater at 7pm and everyone is invited to join us.

Premiere Screening
Friday, August 10th at 7p (Please arrive early)   |  Free Admission
Hunter College Ida K. Lang Theater is located at Hunter College on E. 69th Street (btwn Lexington & Park Avenue) on the 4th floor, room 424 Hunter North. 

Additional Screening:
Saturday, August 11th at 7:30p  |  $5.00 cover charge
Screening/Party @ Lea NYC  --  ryne Productions has been invited to screen Peeled Grapes at Lea NYC, an amazing restaurant, wine bar, and lounge located in midtown NYC.  This is Lea NYC's monthly event which showcases short films by local filmmakers. 

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05.04.07

We are pleased to announce our music video Spot Snatcher, directed by Sophia Leang, has been selected for screening at the Atlanta Hip Hop Film Festival, August 24 - August 26, 2007 in Atlanta, GA. Congrats to Sophia, Sweet Sixteen and the crew!

If you haven't seen the video yet, check it out. And if you are in the Altanta area, make sure you check out the festival and come out to show your support. See you in the South!

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03.31.07

In collaboration with Ryne Production, Sophia Leang is going to be directing a DV comedy short set in the 1980's titled, Peeled Grapes, written by Ryan Watt.

Peeled Grapes is a few hours in the life of Sam, whose birthday happens to fall on Halloween. Every year Sam's Mom plans a Halloween-themed party for him and his friends. Her over the top celebrations are everyone's favorite, except for one important person-Sam. This year Sam wants a regular party. His Mom, however has very different ideas. Joined by a hyperactive, chocolate-craving little sister, a Dad too soft spoken for his own good, and a room full of party guests, Sam's birthday is about to become quite an experience for everyone involved.

The production for Peeled Grapes is March 31st and April 1st in Bronx, New York City. Stay tuned for release date.

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10.12.06

Sophia Leang is set to direct  a music video for artist Amber for her soon to be released new single "Melt With the Sun". Amber is best known for her hit singles, "This is Your Night", "Sexual (La Da Di)", "One More Night" and "Yes!".  Production will take place this weekend in New York City.

For more details on the artist Amber visit www.myspace.com/ambersings and www.amber-mcc.com.

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09.25.06

Sophia Leang is set to direct a music video for underground hip hop lyricist Sweet Sixteen for her single, Spot Snatcher from her self-proclaimed album to be released early 2007. Production will take place in Bushwick, Brooklyn.

For more details on this artist, visit myspace.com/sweetsixteenz

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08.08.06

Thank you to everyone who showed their support at The Forbidden Chair Fundraiser. The event was a huge success!
Special thanks to Crime Scene Bar for the space and The Beat Renaissance for the music.

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07.12.06

Please join us on July 12, 2006 for The Forbidden Chair Fundraiser. This event will be held at Crime Scene Bar – 310 Bowery between 1st and Houston – 7pm until midnight. Get additional information and the latest updates now...


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05.01.06

Production for The Forbidden Chair has wrapped. View a sampling of our production stills below. Look for website launch of The Forbidden Chair in late May, 2006.

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03.09.06

The Carmona Pictures team will be attending the 2006 NALIP Conference in Long Beach, California from March 9 – March 12, 2006. Congratulations to Nicole Maffei for being selected as a panelist.

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03.06.06

Carmona Pictures is pleased to announce the trailer for the short film, Burning Red, directed by Julissa Carmona, can now be viewed in our Films section.

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12.27.05

Carmona Pictures is pleased to announce the trailer for the short film, Second Chance, directed by Sophia Leang, can now be viewed in our Films section.

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11.1.05

Carmona Pictures launches our new website. We hope you enjoy the new look! We have changed our company name from Carmona Inc. to Carmona Pictures. Please bookmark our new url www.carmonapictures.com.

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10.1.05

We are in early Pre-Production for Carmona Pictures first feature film The Forbidden Chair. Check back for more details about this 2006 release. Please see our ads on craigslist and Backstage for information about our upcoming auditions. You may forward your resume and headshots to julissa@carmonapictures.com.

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06.24.05

Our short film Burning Red, was screened at the Milagro Theatre of the Clemente Solo Velez Center. Thanks for all who attended and showed their support.

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05.1.05

Sophia Leang's latest collaboration as the Costume Designer on the short film SANGRE/BLOOD has been selected to the New York International Latino Film Festival.

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3.22.05

Media Coalition's Networking Salon screened Burning Red at the Tribeca Film Cinema. This event was hosted by DV Republic / NALIP.

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03.6.05

The Carmona Inc. team attended the NALIP Conference VI at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach, California. The 2005 NALIP Conference was presented by Time Warner, HBO and the National Latino Media Council.

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01.30.05

The Carmona Inc. team attended the 2005 Sundance Film Festival in Park City,Utah.