Welcome to my portfolio! My name is Ava Abreu and I love to create magic across a variety of art forms. Below you will find examples of my work.
BTS Costuming: Mall Stories Play Fest '26
Film Shoot: To Inform Families First PSA '26
Rehearsal shot: Mall Stories Play Fest '26
Ava Abreu, 2026
"El Pinero", Short Film in Progress : Poster & Sticker Designs
Taking place on the little-known Cuban island, Isla De La Juventud, El Pinero is a film that challenges perceptions of Cuba & its history.
Predicted Shoot Date: December 2026
Sticker 1
Sticker 2
Sticker 3
Movie Poster
Writer: Robert Potter. Director: Meilín Quilez Durañona. Graphic Design: Ava Abreu
To Inform Families First: 6 minutes & Bracelets: 2026
TIFF: 6 minutes
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TIFF: Bracelets
Bracelets Storyboards
Bracelets Shotlist Example
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Stills From Shoot:
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Credits: TIFF PSA’s; Ava Abreu: Cinematographer/Director. Kaylee Alameda: Writer/Editor. Gabby Byrne: Sound Mixer.
Elizabeth Sorba as Mother (6 minutes), Cashier (Bracelets), Jay Jaimes as Teenage Girl (Bracelets), Will Wright as Trooper (6 Minutes)
Other Projects: Don't Check The Clock, & In Two
Don't Check The Clock (DCTC): 2024
Poster Concept
Clock Makeup
break time :^)
DCTC Credits; Ava Abreu: Writer/Director/Editor. Gabby Byrne: Sound Mixer
Michael Longobardi as Clock, Ariana Nichols as Girl
In Two: 2023
In Two Clapboard
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In Two Credits; (at end of short film)
10 Minute Play Festivals: Mall Stories 80's, & Central Park Stories, State College of Florida
”Prom Dress”, Mall Stories of the 80's
One of nine 10 minute plays, “Prom Dress” was performed at SCF Theatre, spring 2026
The Process: Inspirations & Analysis
Dress Concept
Work in Progress...
Creating Props
Rehearsal Shot
Rehearsal Shot
Rehearsal Shot
Still
Curtain Call Finale prom dresses!
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“Prom Dress” Credits: Written by Lumine DeVries, Director/Costuming by Ava Abreu
Performed by Kyla Jackson, Jen Vasquez, & Jay Jaimes
“Jenny”, Central Park Stories
One of nine 10 minute plays, “Jenny” was performed at SCF Theatre in spring, 2025
My wonderful actresses
The Process: Script Analysis
Opening Night!
“Jenny” Credits: Written by Elizabeth Sorba, Director/Costuming by Ava Abreu
Performed by Elizabeth Sorba, Cassidy Van Brink, & Cinda Goeken
A Rock Sails By, a play by Sean Grennan, SCF Theatre, spring 2026
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Me and "Messenger"
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A Rock Sails By Credits: (From Picture) Nicole McKenna as Messenger, Hair/Makeup & Assistant Director: Ava Abreu, Director: Amanda Schlachter
Story Street Project with SCF Theatre, February 2026
Story Street & All its Characters
Happy Friends!
An improv project performed by SCF theatre students as part of an event that distributed 20 free books to over 400 families. This project highlighted the importance of reading for children, bringing to life their favorite storybook characters.
Ava Abreu
Film & Theatre Director; Graphic Designer
As a current Film & Theatre student at State College of Florida, my focus is in Directing & Design. I have directed & assistant directed, done costume design, hair & makeup, along with being the major producer on several of the projects I’ve completed. As a Graphic Designer, I’ve created designs from movie posters & call sheets, to sticker designs. All are posted throughout my portfolio.Contact: [email protected]
