Welcome to my portfolio! My name is Ava Abreu and I love to create magic across a variety of art forms.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.

Ava Abreu, 2026

"El Pinero", Short Film in Progress :

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

Writer: Robert Potter, Director: Meilín Quilez Durañona,
Graphic Design(Poster and Stickers): Ava Abreu

”To Inform Families First,” 2026

To Inform Families First (TIFF) is a Florida-based nonprofit that advocates for the public to register their emergency contact information with Florida Highway Safety, following the tragic passing of the founder’s daughter in a fatal car accident. After establishing an emergency contact info initiative with the state of Florida, TIFF continues to branch out to several other states, with an aim to expand their reach till all 50 states have the Emergency Contact Initiative available to their residents.State College of Florida film student’s were given the opportunity to create two PSA’s for TIFF, which will have a public screening in October 2026.

PSA 1: 6 Minutes, 6 Hours

PSA 2: Bracelets

Stills From Shoot:

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)

Don't Check The Clock, 2024

DCTC Credits; Ava Abreu: Writer/Director/Editor. Gabby Byrne: Sound Mixer
Michael Longobardi as Clock, Ariana Nichols as Girl

In Two, 2023

Student short film created by Booker High School students as part of the Film program.
The Film Visual Performing Arts (VPA) is a rigorous 4-year program that equips students with the foundations of filmmaking, producing 3-4 short films a year.In Two was Ava Abreu’s debut film, joining the program in her senior year. The film was screened as part of the All American High School Film Festival in 2024.

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

“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

“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

A astrophysicist at an esteemed university, Lynn’s world begins to blur when she is diagnosed with Dementia, simultaneous to the emergence of a mysterious object that is entering Earth’s atmosphere. Together with her daughter and an eager journalist, the trio explore the possibilities of what’s to come of this astral event, challenging Lynn’s beliefs in ways she could never have fathomed.

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

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

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