Noble Knight Media

This last weekend we had an amazing camera test shoot for Ava Everheart: Champion of Earth?! We can't thank everyone involved enough!

We shot at studio (a huge thanks to Neil, and .low for that!) and we tested four different cinema cameras and a variety of lens.

It was a fantastic opportunity to test and learn a ton about all these cameras. Not just for which to use for the film, but how they hold up in many different conditions.

Director:
Producer:
Viking DP:
Model (also our lead Ava):

A huge thank you to the camera owners that came and helped out!

Ursa Cine 12K brought by

Gemini brought by

Venice brought by

C400 brought by

We also had help from and .chisholm. Thank you so much for your help!

Our lenses were the Athena Primes and .official Epic Anamorphics. All graciously provided by !

Stay tuned for more from Ava Everheart: Champion of Earth?!

Looking for the ideal place for a space ship to crash... In other words, location scouting!

Resin 3D Printing unlocked! The new setup is up and working. This is a big step toward the high quality physical props needed for Ava Everheart: Champion of Earth?!

We braved the cold for our first stunt fighting training! Stunt coordinator Kelly Riot and weapons expert Master Ali took actors Izzy and Moon through the basics of sword combat needed for "Ava Everheart: Champion of Earth?!"

A big congrats to one of our own! The incredibly talented Wynona West has been nominated for outstanding crew member by the Austin chapter of Women in Film & TV (WIFT). ...and no she didn't write this post.

The screenplay for “Ava Everheart: Champion of Earth?!” just got accepted into its first film festival! We’re thrilled to have been accepted in the Austin Revolution Film Festival! We’ll be in good company as many other great films have also been accepted into this festival, including ones members of our team have worked on.

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

Thanks to YOU, Ava Everheart: Champion of Earth?! is officially 100% FUNDED! We’re beyond thrilled, humbled, and downright ecstatic to reach this incredible milestone. We’re beyond grateful for every single backer, share, and bit of support that got us here. You didn’t just support a film—you joined a journey, believed in a vision, and helped build something truly special. This dream is becoming a reality, and it’s all because of YOU.

This moment is a celebration of YOUR generosity, passion, and belief in independent storytelling. You’ve given us the fuel to create a sci-fi adventure full of heart, laughs, and unforgettable characters, and we can’t wait to bring it to the screen.

But guess what? There’s still time to go above and beyond! If you’d like to continue supporting the project, any extra funds raised by **4 PM TODAY** will help us add even more magic to the film—whether it’s enhanced practical effects, better production elements, or just more love to put into every frame.

From the entire Ava Everheart team: THANK YOU for believing in us.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jderekhoward/ava-everheart-champion-of-earth-a-sci-fi-short-film?ref=7h404n

🚨 Only 6 HOURS LEFT! 🚨

We’re sitting at 85% funded, so close to the finish line for *Ava Everheart: Champion of Earth?!* If you want a fun sci-fi adventure short film with the vibe of 80s/90s blockbusters, we want to make this movie for you!

Every pledge, no matter the size, counts! Hurry though, if we don't hit our goal, we get nothing!

Let’s make it happen together. Back the project now and share with your friends and family!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jderekhoward/ava-everheart-champion-of-earth-a-sci-fi-short-film?ref=bmnkdz

⏳It's the final countdown - 24 HOURS LEFT!⏳

This is your last chance to back Ava Everheart: Champion of Earth?! on Kickstarter and help us make this epic sci-fi adventure a reality. Every pledge gets us closer to the finish line—and sharing the campaign can make a huge difference!

Let’s rally together and make these last hours count!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jderekhoward/ava-everheart-champion-of-earth-a-sci-fi-short-film?ref=8ctzkl

Ava Everheart: Champion of Earth?! - A Sci-fi Short Film A sci-fi adventure short film with two dueling aliens and a student who now represents earth in their fight. She wins or we all lose!

🚨 Only 2 days left to go, and we’re at 70% funded! 🚨

We’re so close to bringing Ava Everheart: Champion of Earth?! to life, and we can’t thank everyone enough for all the incredible support so far. But to make this sci-fi adventure happen, we need one final push!

If you’ve been waiting to jump in, now’s the time! Let’s cross that finish line together and make Ava Everheart the epic story it deserves to be.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jderekhoward/ava-everheart-champion-of-earth-a-sci-fi-short-film?ref=4p5oix

We're totally floored to be at 66% funded!
🚨Only 3 days left! We can make it!🚨
Huge, huge thanks to everyone who’s backed us so far—it’s amazing! But we’re not there yet, and we need one last epic boost to bring Ava Everheart: Champion of Earth?! to life! If you’re as pumped as we are, now’s the time to jump in and make it happen! Let’s do this!

If you want to see epic sci-fi, practical FX, and unforgettable characters, now’s the time to jump in! Join us on Kickstarter and help us cross the finish line. Let’s make this adventure happen together!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jderekhoward/ava-everheart-champion-of-earth-a-sci-fi-short-film?ref=9h541c