syz·y·gy ˈsizijē
1. alignment of three celestial objects: the sun, the earth, and either the moon or a planet
2. any two related things, alike or opposite
Productions by
Melanie Jay Mortensen
Melanie Jay Mortensen aims to bring art into action with the collaboration of local talent. The projects in development involve bold characters and big ideas in historical settings.
About Syzygy Films & Media
Syzygy Films & Media creates independent films, with experience primarily in low-budget short films filmed in Ottawa, Ontario. The future plan is to explore innovative artistic narratives to be filmed in Victoria, BC.
THE RINGER (2012) is a 6-minute short action film set in the near-future, featuring a young imprisoned martial artist who escapes from her captors.
Featuring Ottawa karate talent Osha Anderson, Daniel Lavigne and Corey Tomicic.
It was made for the Ottawa Digi60 60-day film challenge, with its premiere screening December 8, 2012.
Directed by Melanie Jay Mortensen
Written by Beth Martin
Director of Photography: Martin Rodriguez
Artistic Director & Still Photographs: Dan Ziemkiewicz
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