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An in‑depth look at how the dreamy, moon‑lit visual essay came together, the tools and techniques Laura used, and the lessons she learned along the way.
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The hard work paid off as Moona began to take shape. Laura shares stories of the camaraderie among the cast and crew, the magical moments on set, and the overwhelming positive response from early viewers. "Seeing Moona connect with the audience is truly a dream come true," Laura says with a smile.
Behind the Scenes 16: Moona & Laura Fiorentino is not for the voyeur looking for a cheap thrill. It is for the cinephile, the student of performance, and the curious human who wonders how two strangers manufacture poetry on a Tuesday morning in a cold warehouse.
As we wrap up day [X] of shooting, the energy on set is electric. The combination of a gripping script and Fiorentino’s dedication ensures that viewers are in for an unforgettable performance.
In the golden age of streaming, audiences have become fluent in the language of the final cut. We see the lighting; we hear the score; we watch the chemistry. But what happens between “Action” and “Cut” remains a mystery to most. The series Behind the Scenes 16 —specifically the chapter featuring the ethereal and the iconic Italian performer Laura Fiorentino —shatters that fourth wall with a sledgehammer.
When asked why no safety mats were used, Laura Fiorentino lights a cigarette (inside the no-smoking zone) and says: “Safety mats don’t exist in dreams. Why would they exist in my film?”
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Panče Naumov leads the Smart Materials Lab and the Center for Smart Engineering Materials at NYUAD. His group is internationally recognized for pioneering crystal adaptronics and advancing adaptive molecular solids, with applications in sensing, robotics, optics, and energy systems.
Meet the TeamAn in‑depth look at how the dreamy, moon‑lit visual essay came together, the tools and techniques Laura used, and the lessons she learned along the way.
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The hard work paid off as Moona began to take shape. Laura shares stories of the camaraderie among the cast and crew, the magical moments on set, and the overwhelming positive response from early viewers. "Seeing Moona connect with the audience is truly a dream come true," Laura says with a smile. Behind the Scenes – Episode 16: “Moona” (by
Behind the Scenes 16: Moona & Laura Fiorentino is not for the voyeur looking for a cheap thrill. It is for the cinephile, the student of performance, and the curious human who wonders how two strangers manufacture poetry on a Tuesday morning in a cold warehouse. For example: The hard work paid off as
As we wrap up day [X] of shooting, the energy on set is electric. The combination of a gripping script and Fiorentino’s dedication ensures that viewers are in for an unforgettable performance.
In the golden age of streaming, audiences have become fluent in the language of the final cut. We see the lighting; we hear the score; we watch the chemistry. But what happens between “Action” and “Cut” remains a mystery to most. The series Behind the Scenes 16 —specifically the chapter featuring the ethereal and the iconic Italian performer Laura Fiorentino —shatters that fourth wall with a sledgehammer.
When asked why no safety mats were used, Laura Fiorentino lights a cigarette (inside the no-smoking zone) and says: “Safety mats don’t exist in dreams. Why would they exist in my film?”
We are proud that the Smart Materials Lab is the leading team in impactful chemistry research in the United Arab Emirates, with research output that, according to the Nature Index, accounts for 40‒60% of the total chemistry publications within the country, both in fractional count and weighed fractional count. The past and current research projects in the Smart Materials Lab have been sponsored by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC), Human Science Frontier Program Organization (HFSPO), and the UAE National Research Foundation (NRF), in addition to generous financial support from NYUAD and the NYU Abu Dhabi Institute. The members of the Smart Materials Lab work closely with NYUAD's Center for Smart Engineering Materials (CSEM).