Invest in the Future of Cinema.

Studio16 is a full service, motion picture & television production company focused on making ambitious, high production value independent films that dare to bend genres and amplify underrepresented voices.

Alexandria Hellman, graduate of NYU’s Film & TV Undergraduate Program, and founder of Studio16, returns to writing and directing with a slate of four projects to be produced within the next year.

Current Slate (2026-2027):

  • When God Speaks (Proof-of-Concept)

    Proof of Concept Short Film

    “A parasomnic widower seeks the answer of his wife’s untimely death by performing Biblical acts to force a conversation with God”

    Comps: Manchester by the Sea (2016)

  • This One Hurts More (Feature Film)

    One Location-Feature

    “After being kicked out of her house, 17-year-old Sam’s last resort is her ex best friend’s home.”

    Comps: Mikey and Nicky (1976) and Lady Bird (2017)

  • Sensation (Proof-of-Concept)

    Proof of Concept Short Film

    “A third generation high school vocalist abuses an unprescribed study drug to keep up with her acclaimed mother and grandmother invited to sing with her in her last show choir show.”

    Comps: Black Swan (2010) and Whiplash (2014)

  • Meant to Be (Proof-of-Concept)

    Proof of Concept Short Film (Musical)

    “When Hallie Miller is temporarily placed at the same foster home also housing her once middle school flame, she convinces Noah to run away to “reclaim her life,” unintentionally rediscovering the feelings they once had along the way.

    Meant to Be asks: what would you do if you had a second chance with your first love?”

And more

Contribution Tiers

    • 12 Hours of Videography/Photography Services

    • Name/Business Listed in the Credits (2026-2027 Slate)

    • Social Media Ad Collaboration with Project (Instagram and Facebook)

    • 20 Hours of Videography/Photography Services

    • Name/Business Listed in the Credits (2026-2027 Slate)

    • Social Media Ad Collaboration with Project (Instagram and Facebook)

    • NEW: VIP Visit to Set (invite up to 2 guests)

    • NEW: VIP Seating for Texas Screening (expected 2027) + Project Merch and a Signed Poster from Cast & Crew

    • 25 Hours of Videography/Photography Services

    • NEW: Credited as “ASSOCIATE PRODUCER” in 2026-2027 Slate

    • 2x Social Media Ad Collaboration with Project (Instagram and Facebook)

    • VIP Visit to Set (invite up to 2 guests)

    • VIP Seating for Texas Screening (expected 2027) + Project Merch and a Signed Poster from Cast & Crew

    • For an In-Kind Donation with a value between $1,000-$2,000 receives 4 Hours of Videography/Photography Services

    • Additional 2 Hours per $1k of value (up to a total of 20 hours)

    In Kind Examples: Locations, Meals, Housing etc.

1 Hour of Content Examples:

  • Up to 3x Trending Audios/iPhone Reels

  • 1x High Production Video (Ex. Tour, Dish Feature, Addt’l Mic’d Up Content)

Hours can be distributed throughout a one-year period (365 days) from contribution date

Work With Us
Catch a triple feature at Big Apple Film Festival (@bigapplefilmfestival) this week: 🎬 In the Making - Monday, May 12th at 3pm 🏜️ Night Rain on Barren Land - Monday, May 12th at 5:45pm 🎊 Friend of the Year - Thursday, May 15th at 5:45pm All proj
A wrap on ADR for @theladderfilm (dir. Emilio Miguel Torres) recorded in Ketchikan, AK and Seattle, WA! Thank you to our group elders, group teens, and lovely cast for coming back to re-record lines! Thank you Kyle Bailey and Northlandia for the us
Officially wrapped “Night Rain on Barren Land” (dir. Melody Mehryan) @nightrainonbarrenland Three beautifully hot days in Santa Clarita 🏜️ Thank you Hiller Castings @hillercasting for our five leads and eight background! Director: Me
Day Zero for “Night Rain on Barren Land” (dir. Melody Mehryan) shooting in Santa Clarita, CA 🤩 First time producing in LA with my PC Kate Kearns! (@k8_kearns 🫶🏼) Film permits and surveys, Walmart crafty runs, organizing bins, props a
Happy One Year to my first flying-travel shoot for Natalie Parker’s “Friend of the Year” (@nmparkerr), shot in Seattle WA ✈️ What a huge project! 4 day shoot, 16 crew (from both NYC and Seattle), 20+ extras, 2 locations, 2 road clo
DAY TWO N WRAP! For @room09film :) Beautiful gorgeous sunny day to wrap out Haley’s set! Another 12pm-12am day done. On to the next 🤩
Day n Night ♻️ DAY ONE! For @room09film Rocky start with a delayed pass van, but alas we prevail! Perfect 12pm-12am day :)
DAY ZERO! Fun full day of pickups for @room09film; from Brooklyn, Manhattan, Jersey, Brooklyn, Jersey, Manhattan and Brooklyn again 😍 Wouldn’t have it any other way. Bless my co prod @majakorsika 🙏🏼 And thank you @guayaki for the Yerba mat
FIRST FEATURE OFFICIALLY WRAPPED! 🤩🥳😍🥹 Day 2/3 and Day 3/3 shooting 2nd Unit for @theladderfilm! Chasing mailmen w Cassie, six sternos under a hotel pan, high winds, water tank in a black box studio (@beelectricstudio), a commercial in @medusaart