Filmmaker Blog - Mario J. Novoa

Martin Scorsese on the editing of Psycho: 'The Cut Becomes a Weapon'

Spielberg in 30 Shots from Jacob T. Swinney on Vimeo . from  Jacob T. Swinney Before I knew what a director was, I knew who Steven Spielberg was. I believe that this is partially due to the fact that Spielberg has crafted some of the most iconic shots in all of cinema. Many filmmakers have that one signature shot that will forever solidify them in film history-- Spielberg has dozens. This video showcases the work of Steven Spielberg in 30 memorable shots, one from each of his full-length films. From something as magical as a silhouetted bicycle streaking across the moon, to something as simple as tiny ripples in a cup of water, this is Steven Spielberg.  Films used (in order of appearance): Duel (1971) DoP: Jack A. Marta The Sugarland Express (1974) DoP: Vilmos Zsigmond Jaws (1975) DoP: Bill Butler Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) DoP: Vilmos Zsigmond 1941 (1979) DoP: William A. Fraker Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) DoP: Douglas Slocombe E.T. the ...

Posted by Mario J. Novoa on  Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Morricone had previously been nominated five times for the Academy Award; for his scores to Days of Heaven (1978), The Mission (1986), The Untouchables (1987), Bugsy (1991), and Malèna (2000). However, the 87-year-old composer had received an honorary Oscar for his lifetime contribution in 2007.

http://bit.ly/1mGfGrg STORYTELLING WORKSHOP WITH MARIO J. NOVOA Date:  March 14, 2016 Time:  7:30 PM Location:  Outfest 3470 Wilshire Blvd Suite 935., Los Angeles, CA 90010 Mario J. Novoa shares insider strategies to empower indie content creators. Topics include: how to use social media to brand yourself, how to benefit from the digital democratization of high quality-low cost production tools, how to monetize online distribution platforms, and finally how to get your voice heard by using your personal story as an entry point to developing new content.  

How Much Does An American Indie Producer Get Paid? | Hope for Film How Much Does An American  Indie Producer Get Paid? By Ted Hope | Hope for Film August 26, 2011 at 12:30PM Even if we are not in it for the money,  it does not mean we shouldn't be rewarded fairly for our knowledge,  labor, services, expertise, relationships, and talent.  It doesn't happen much.  If you are either starting out or already  at an expert level,  what can you expect to earn producing in the  American Indie Film Industry,  circa 2011. It is often said by financiers that one of the problems with the film biz is that producers do not have enough "skin in the game". They frequently think that the services Producers provide may not be worth the price they pay. I beg to differ, and I think if they feel that way they are working with the wrong producers. I think a fair rule of thumb of what to pay for an expert producer, ...

A Look Back: The Iconic Cinematography of Douglas Slocombe | FirstShowing.net A Look Back: The Iconic Cinematography of Douglas Slocombe by  Alex Billington May 20, 2008 Source:   FXRant One of the many brilliant aspects of the original three  Indiana Jones  films is their cinematography. Shot by the now 95-years-old  Douglas Slocombe , the cinematography in  Raiders ,  Doom , and  Crusade  is at the same time both gorgeous and gritty enough to produce a classic B-movie feeling. Slocombe was actually nominated for an Oscar in 1982 for  Raiders of the Lost Ark , but ended up losing to  Reds . Inspired by two great posts over at  FXRant , I thought we'd take a look back at the iconic work of Slocombe in the original three  Indiana Jones  films. In retrospect, it definitely was the cinematography that truly turned Jones and his fedora into the iconic hero that he is today! We'll save the best for last and s...

Hang up your desperation and make a movie. Watch Ava DuVernay 's Keynote Address at Film Independent's Film Independent Forum. Ava DuVernay IMDB:  http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1148550/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Film Independent  http://www.filmindependent.org I am 1999 Film Independent Fellow and continue to support this wonderful film organization!