Sonia Suvagau

Return to Byzantium: The Art and Life of Lilian Broca (2012)
Film by Adelina Suvagau (Documentary) Editor, Second Unit Director or Assistant Director Return to Byzantium is the story of a homecoming - an artistic and physical return to a Romania which Lilian's family was forced to flee more than half a century ago but which she never abandoned. Lilian Broca first became aware of her artistic nature while a young girl growing up in Romania during the 1950's. At the age of 7 her parents enrolled her in art classes. However, the country's communist regime didn't encourage imagination or self-expression and her introduction to drawing and painting was limited. She recalls the day that the drab, grey world of Soviet-shadowed Bucharest was suddenly illuminated by her first glimpse of real art: a brilliant Byzantine icon illuminated by a shaft of golden sunlight in the neighbourhood church. For the first time in her life, Broca was captivated by the radiant splendour of an image. Even without any religious reference, the icon's beauty held her in its thrall. In the words of eminent Romanian art critic Pavel Susara, "...Lilian Broca does ... Written by Adelina Suvagau

Beyond Boxes (2011)
Film (short) by Sonia Suvagau (Documentary and Drama) Editor, Director, Producer 'Beyond Boxes' explores body movement in Henry Daniel's 'Imprint II', an interactive dance piece combining boxes, modern technology and movement. The documentary investigates Henry's choreographic vision, style and process and the effect it has on his dancers. Written by Anonymous

Rose Colored Glasses (2011)
Film by Sonia Suvagau (Documentary, Biography, Drama and Musical) Editor, Director, Producer, Cinematographer Welcome to the Nicholas Treadwell Cabaret, the once-notorious British gallerist and entertainer with a reputation for bad taste and vulgarity. Currently living alone in a pink prison in rural Austria, Nick invites you to a private tour of his controversial gallery and personal life. Through song, role-play and intimate conversation he shares his deepest thoughts and feelings about life, art and his pink philosophy. Reviewing his career, The Guardian declared that 'he has done for fine art what McDonald's has done for haute cuisine,' although in this cabaret-style portrait he reveals himself to be a man whose honesty, sincerity and shape-shifting quirkiness paint a more complex picture. Written by Anonymous

Salvation (2010)
Film (short) by Sonia Suvagau (Comedy and Drama) Editor, Director, Producer, Sound department A middle-aged Christian woman (Phoebe) wakes up in Hell after dedicating her life to God and the church. She encounters a young and attractive Lucifer who immediately begins to push her conservative buttons. Upon her search for an escape, Phoebe discovers doors that lead to memories from her past. Written by Anonymous

Joan's Account (2010)
Film (short) by Lauren Beason (Drama) Miscellaneous Crew Sixteen-year-old Joan lives within a stifling family. After the sudden death of her grandmother, she must adjust to live within a dysfunctional family, and navigate through a week of grief, anger, and guilt.