EDUCATION

The University of New Orleans September 2011 - December 2014
Masters of Fine Arts - Film Production

Studied advanced directing, editing, screenwriting, cinematography, stage combat, film theory and criticism.
My studies not only honed my technique across various mediums, it also helped prepare me for life as a professional filmmaker.

The College for Creative Studies August 2005 - May 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Entertainment Arts
- "The Philosopher's Stone," my senior thesis script, was awarded the Ibex Female Artist of the Year Grant of $4,000 towards the films' production.
- My proposal, "Women in Industrial Design" was selected during a competition presented by Ford Motor Company, in an effort to recruit girls to industrial design careers. Upon winning, I supervised the student crew, which was in charge of producing a series of vignettes featuring female design students and their experiences meeting female Ford employees. My proposal was a cross-platform, interactive experience, that marketed to high-school-aged girls nationwide through The Company’s website, as well as, in print.
- During my time at the The College for Creative Studies, I was founder and president of the The Cult of Forsaken Celluloid, a campus-wide film club, which screened Grind House, Classic and Criterion Collection films.

estranged productions

SHENA MULLINS

WRITER + PRODUCER + DIRECTOR + EDITOR = FILM MAKER

ABOUT ME

Often referred to as a “walking contradiction,” filmmaker Shena Mullins delivers fresh perspective with classic flair. Her distinctive style cleverly contrasts flamboyant hues à la 1960’s Technicolor Hollywood, with dark, provocative narrative drama.

Mullins received her MFA in Film Production from the University of New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is currently the owner of Estranged Productions, LLC.

ASSOCIATIONS

Executive Director of the Loyola- NOLA Film Festival 2016
Webmaster - Women in Film and Television - Louisiana 2015-2016
Chair of Programs Committee - Women in Film and Television - Louisiana 2014-2016

EXHIBITIONS / AWARDS

Best Editing 48 Hour Film Fest 2023

NATAS Suncoast Emmy 2016
(2) Promax Award Promotional Branding for Television 2016
Telly Award Promotional Branding for Television 2016
Sync –Up Cinema Best of the Fest 2016 (N.O. Jazz & Heritage Festival)
Director / Editor - 48-Hour International Film Competition 2016
Director - 48-Hour Film Competition 2015 (Winner of 4 Awards)
Director / Editor - 48-Hour Film Competition 2013, 2014, 2016
Writer / Director / Editor - Time Code NOLA Film Fest 2013
Director - Time Code NOLA Super 8 Film Fest Contest 2013
Writer / Director / Editor - Psychedelic Film Fest 2009
Solo Exhibit - Sensory Overload (Projection Installation) 2009
Grant Recipient - IBEX Female Artist of the Year 2008
Featured Artist - Fringe Fest w/ Sandra Bernhardt 2008
Solo Exhibit - Project Lotus (Projection Installation) 2008