Jacksonville University (JU) alum Borneo Sedeu Nishevikj ’21/MFA ’23 has been nominated for the 2023 American Cinematographer Society’s (ASC) Owen Roizman Student Heritage Award in the Graduate Category for the short film, “Gnomes.”
The ASC Owen Roizman Student Heritage Award is named in honor of five-time Academy Award nominee cinematographer Owen Roizman, whose contributions to cinematography include notable works such as "The French Connection" (1971) and "Wyatt Earp" (1994). The films are judged by an ASC blue-ribbon panel for demonstrating exceptional cinematographic skill.
Sedeu Nishevikj served as the cinematographer, working on the film while completing
his Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts at JU. The film was directed
by a fellow JU film graduate, Raphael Cosme. Sedeu Nishevikj employed various cinematic
techniques, including the use of dollies, atmospheric effects, shooting macro (close-up),
and meticulous lighting setups, achieving a specific visual and emotional impact for
the film.
“This nomination serves as a testament to the dedication and hard work that was poured
into the project, and it adds a prestigious accolade to my professional portfolio,”
he said.
He also thanked JU Film Professor Alex Willemin, along with other members of the Linda
Stein College of Fine Arts faculty.
“The faculty played a pivotal role in selecting ‘Gnomes’ for submission to the ASC,”
he said. “Their support and guidance were instrumental in gaining the nomination for
this prestigious award, which celebrates my role as the cinematographer."
Sedeu Nishevikj, a highly sought-after 1st Assistant Director and Director in the
film industry, resides in Atlanta, Georgia. Among his recent projects, he served as
the 1st Assistant Director for the film "Three Times a Lady," set to premiere at the
prestigious 168 Film Festival hosted by Trillith Studios. Additionally, Sedeu Nishevikj
directed the talk show "Change Room" and worked as a 1st Assistant Director in a music
video featuring renowned artists Emmanuel N Phillip Hudson. These are just a few recent
projects that highlight his ongoing contributions to the industry. Sedeu Nishevikj
remains immersed in the world of film, where he is actively engaged in pre-production
for several upcoming feature films.
The winners of the 2023 ASC Owen Roizman Student Heritage Award will be unveiled during a special ceremony at the ASC Clubhouse in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on Oct. 8, 2023. More details including a video of the official announcement can be found here.
