Film Lens
Nude is a 2017 documentary that focuses on the production of the NU Muses calendar, inspired by the Pirelli Calendar. The film follows a global talent search initiated by Steve Shaw and photographer David Bellemere to find twelve female models from various countries. The casting process included live auditions in New York City and Los Angeles, as well as online submissions, culminating in the selection of models like Alejandra Guilmant from Mexico and Ebonee Davis from the United States.
The documentary captures the artistic vision behind the NU Muses project, which was photographed in the Dominican Republic. It also addresses themes of body image and perceptions of modeling in the age of social media. Directed by Anthony B. Sacco and Josh Shader, the film was released on October 29, 2017, and was made available for streaming through Starz On Demand.
Why Watch
- •See the casting process in New York and Los Angeles.
- •Meet models from twelve different countries.
- •Find out about the artistic vision of David Bellemere.
Did You Know
•The NU Muses calendar was available for purchase starting November 22, 2016.
•The talent search for NU Muses was announced on August 12, 2016.
•The documentary was greenlighted by Starz on November 29, 2016.
•The twelve models selected for the calendar represent countries including India, Brazil, and Sweden.
Perfect For
Modeling enthusiastsFine art photographyBody image discussions