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Phantasma

Drawn by a strange ringing, a weary writer slips out of her life to follow it through the city, encountering strangers whose fleeting, intimate moments stir something lost in her. Phantasma reflects on the cards we’re given and what we choose to do with them.

  • Maria Servellon
    Director
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  • Maria Servellon
    Writer
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  • Maria Servellon
    Producer
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  • Katelyn Reddy
    Producer
  • Aaron Weiss
    Producer
  • Rachel Ryu
    Key Cast
    "Ava"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Inspirational, Women, Spiritual, Fiction, Narrative, Short, BIPOC, Mystery, Existential, Identity
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    October 12, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    9,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Maria Servellon

Maria Servellón is an award-winning multimedia artist, filmmaker, and designer from Boston, MA. Working across film, new media, projection, installation, photography, and design, she uses a synesthetic, narrative-driven approach to explore the interplay between art, music, movement, and personal identity. Her work blends magical realism, sensory experimentation, and emotional authenticity to create visually immersive, story-rich experiences.

Her creative projects have been presented locally and internationally, with screenings and exhibitions in Massachusetts, New York, California, Oregon, the UK, and Mexico. Recent highlights include the mystery-drama short Phantasma (2025, Best Experimental Film at the LAVA Film Festival); projection design for Company One’s The Interrobangers (2024, Elliot Norton Award finalist for Outstanding Scenic Design); and the immersive room installation Hibiskiss (2022, exhibited at MassArt x SoWa), showcasing the breadth of her creative work.

Maria’s contributions to the arts have earned significant recognition, including being named a “Latina Leader” by Amplify Latinx, an “Outstanding Young Leader” by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, and one of WBUR’s “The Makers”. She has received awards, grants, fellowships, and residencies from the Boston Mayor's Office of Arts & Culture, Mass MoCA, the Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston, and other prominent organizations. Maria holds an MFA in Film and Media Art from Emerson College, a BA in Studio Art from UMass Boston, and has taught at Emerson College, MassArt, Northeastern University, and UMass Boston.

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Director Statement

I am a visual explorer and storyteller who uses film, new media, design, music, and dance to express truths and possibilities. My approach blends experimental and narrative techniques to craft authentic narratives and immersive experiences. Through my work, I seek to satiate my curiosity about the world and unravel my connection to it.

My artwork is a conscious and intuitive exploration of intersectional identity, utilizing elements of magic realism. Through abstract and archival visuals, I pay a color-rich homage to the fluidity of culture, gender, history, memories, and dreams.

My artistic journey aims to transcend established norms existing in both the physical and digital spheres. These realizations aim to bridge a connection between myself and the audience, forging a mutual path of discovery and understanding.