Filmmaker Blog - Mario J. Novoa

Learn how to adapt.  The business is changing constantly. There are new forms, new audiences and new markets. It’s easy to get wedded to your old models, the way things used to be, whether that’s range of budget, mode of production or even the final form of the work itself. But I spoke to three producers who have web series, apps and other new media projects in their portfolios as well as feature films. About the need to be flexible, Corkin said on my panel, “The past models are in the past.” In other words, move on. http://filmmakermagazine.com/71609-1-tips-for-producers-from-the-cannes-film-festival/

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At about 11p as the party seems to dwindle down everyone gets fired up when the Wii Rock Band comes out. The Beatles Rock Band on Wii lets everyone sing some of their best tunes. Although not a professional singer myself, you can usually see me really let lose on a drive in my car or at home on Rock Band. There's nothing like singing lyrics that move and excite you. For me it's a matter of being transported somewhere else and feeling the thrill of jamming to music. Everyone does it, even if they can't carry a tune. I'm guilty of trying to hit some high notes myself, but for the most part I do pretty well. Twist and Shout always rips my throat apart, I don't know how John Lennon hit those high notes, but I am glad he did.

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TheWrap.com "Why would that be attractive to an artist who sees beyond the boundaries of the silver screen to envision a true multi-platform narrative all based on a global franchise?” http://www.thewrap.com/movies/article/how-web-star-trek-rights-killed-jj-abrams-grand-ambitions-91766

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Check out this post about being a professional and the importance of creating an environment where there can be mutual respect and benefit. Great words of advice from The Career Coach! The Career Coach: <!--[if gte mso 9]> 0 0 1 525 2999 lafs 24... : Professionalism, why is it important? What does it mean to be an entertainment industry professional? What does it...

The Shot List As much as you prepare your shot list, diagrams and storyboards, the challenge is to make changes that enhance your original concepts. During rehearsals you find the rhythm with the actors and the environment. Director of Photography Dan Cotreau and I worked for weeks to build the right list and make sure we captured the best performances. Sometimes that list worked and sometimes if didn't, so we improvised based on how the actors owned their environment  Shooting 14 pages in one day was incredibly difficult, but the preparation made all the difference. Designing the shots and lighting helped a great deal, and made the experience the most enjoyable experience I've ever had as a director. 

This is a teaser of my short film The Baby Cries. The Baby Cries is being developed for a feature, web-series and multi-media production. We hope you enjoy the teaser.

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www.gaytheatre.ie I’m sure there are many babies crying in Ireland, but not like mine. This story is about two gay dads raising their newborn daughter while trying to reconnect with their own parents. This story is about love, faith and hope for LGBT people who are trying to mend ties with their family. This story is based in part of my own experience as a father while trying to reconcile with my parents many years ago. This week my little baby will be shown to an international  audience with a cast and crew from Los Angeles. They’ve arrived in Ireland and are prepping for an all week performance. I am So grateful that my play The Baby Cries is part of the International Dublin Gay Theater Festival in Dublin, Ireland this week! The play is part of 6 play anthology for Brown & Out. Congrats to the cast MJ Silva, Martin Morales, Andres Solorzano and Carla Vega who are in Ireland already. Break a leg guys!

http://on.ted.com/Amanda Ted never ceases to amaze me. Whenever I need to pick up some inspriation or knowledge, I turn to TED for a dose of great energy. These are the best teachers in the world. The ones that move us, encourage us and give us a chance to step inside ourselves and reflect. In this video Amanda Palmer takes us on a journey across her life experience as a performer and the giving souls she has encountered along the way. Check out this heartwarming video presentation at TED. Thanks Dan Cotreau for the link!

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