"Through Her Eyes" - CSUN Senior Thesis Film

Story: 

This story follows Lusine, who receives a call from her estranged father as he is dying of liver cirrhosis on New Year's Eve. In his last moment of sobriety and clarity, he tenderly reaches out, but she declines to speak to him. Over the course of the evening, she reflects on her painful experiences with his alcohol addiction, and ultimately rushes to his side, but he tragically passes away before she arrives. 

Why do we want to tell this story?:

This film is a story based on true events. Through Her Eyes is a tribute to the director Celine Tchaparian’s late father, who unfortunately passed away 3 years ago. Growing up, she had to watch her father lose himself to alcohol. Losing a father to alcohol abuse is more common than a person might consider. Through Her Eyes touches on the topic of Alcohol Substance Abuse which isn’t talked about especially in a traditional Armenian culture. Celine has Armenian roots herself, and she strives to weave her Armenian influences in this heartfelt story. We rarely see any Armenian actors in big theatrical films, let alone any Armenian characters. By utilizing Armenian actors and characters, Celine hopes to introduce new audiences to Armenian culture through her film. With this film, we want to send a message of hope to everyone who dealt with love and devastation simultaneously. 

Director’s Statement: 

I am immensely grateful to be able to tell a story so close to my heart through the lens of my Armenian background. Through Her Eyes is for every person that had to replace their childhood with memories they did not deserve. I hope this film spreads awareness about this issue in order to mend relationships between generations broken by alcohol abuse.

Your Donation:

Our cast and crew aims to create an authentic film depicting the Armenian culture in America but we can't do it without your help! These contributions will allow the cast and crew to expand creative decisions for the delivery of a powerful story.  

All monetary contributions will be used for the following: 

• Art Department: A culturally accurate set! Production Design. Set Decoration. Hair & Makeup. Costumes. Props. 
• Camera & Lighting Department: Camera and Lighting Packages. Lenses. Grip Equipment. Media Storage. 
• Casting: Compensating SAG-AFTRA actors. Casting Director. Finding Background Talent. 
• Catering & Craft Services: Feeding our cast and crew during production! 
• Filming Locations: Securing locations and sets that will depict an accurate setting. Permitting. Insurance. Transportation. 
• Post-Production: Film Processing. Color Grading. Transcoding. High-Quality Sound. Editing Hard Drives. 
• Sound Department: Original Score Composition to enhance the film’s emotional impact. Funding music rights/licensing. 
• Marketing & Distribution: Promotion of the film through Festival submissions. Film Trailers and Social Media. 

**ALL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THROUGH HER EYES ARE 100% TAX DEDUCTIBLE. THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE FOUNDATION IS A CHARITABLE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION 501(C)(3) PUBLIC BENEFIT CALIFORNIA CORPORATION.**

The  Crew: 

We are excited to have a crew of talented, dedicated, and passionate filmmakers that will undoubtedly make this story come to life. With that said: meet our crew!

Writer/Director - Celine Tchaparian

Producer - Amanda Janoyan

Producer - Melanie Maya Gomez

Producer - Angelique Pineda

1st Assistant Director - Angel Gago-Baras | 2nd Assistant Director - Kynnedi Jackson

Script Supervisor - Benjamin Mohler & Valerie Zamora

Director of Photography - Patrick Shartzer

Camera Operator - Emilia Rivers

1st Assistant Camera - Hayley Easterling | 2nd Assistant Camera - Jim Montes

DIT - Oliver Martin

Gaffer - Aika Taguchi

Art Director - Julie Pinedo

Production Designer - Karla Maldonado

Prop Master - Roman Tijerina 

Costume Designer - Kathy Rodriguez Rio

Set Design - Ashley Melero 

Editor - Valerie Zamora | Editor - Oliver Martin

Sound Mixer - Sam Price

Sound Utility/Post Sound - Ray Teoh

Boom Operator - Anthony Ramirez

Casting by Kerry Baker Casting

Other ways to show support: 

There are other ways you can help! Spread the word by sharing our Donation Website with others who may be able to help us out. Here is an alternate sharing option: 

(Social Media) 

The best way to do that would be through our official Instagram account, @through_her_eyes_film - the link to this page will always be in our bio. To catch updates on our cast and crew, stay up-to-date on our production, the story's history, fun throwbacks, behind-the-scenes, and much more, follow us on social media!

Our Instagram

Thank You: 

On behalf of the cast and crew of Through Her Eyes- we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your support of this production and its story. As a student-led project, every donation plays a vital role in helping us bring this story to life in the most authentic, creative, and safe way possible.  We are thrilled to transform this script into a finished film and can’t wait to share with you our passion and love for filmmaking through the work we create.

For inquiries, please reach out to the director or one of our producers:

Director: Celine Tchaparian  celine.tchaparian.924@my.csun.edu 

Producer: Amanda Janoyan  amanda.janoyan.636@my.csun.edu  

Producer: Melanie Maya Gomez  melanie.mayagomez.471@my.csun.edu 

Producer: Angelique Pineda   angelique.pineda.177@my.csun.edu