Lights, Camera, Action - Sat Dec 20th 7:30pmET
Have questions about making films? How to get the backers? Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes to make a film? Please join The VRO as they interview New York-based filmmaker Phil Giordano. Giordano’s work has spanned all forums of film. We’ll talk about the intricacies of making movies as well as some of his previous work and upcoming submission to several film festivals.
Here is some of Phil's work for your viewing pleasure:
http://vimeo.com/3450576 and his newest project:
http://www.theemptyplayground.com/Phil GiordanoDirectorNew York-based filmmaker Phil Giordano's work has spanned all forms of film, and already shows great promise that a significant and distinguished career is ahead. In 2008, he co-wrote the screenplay Wednesday's Farewell, which helped him capture third place in Zoetrope.com's Best Of screenwriting competition. Phil is a filmmaker focused on building a body of work that blurs the lines between fantasy and reality. Prior to "The Empty Playground" he directed nine short films including Chinatown Rain and the highly controversial "Leonardo's Little Black Book." Phil's vast experience as 1st Assistant Director and Production Manager on shorts, music videos and commercials has given him perspective and insight into the practicalities of filmmaking, and producing the best material on even the lowest budgets. Phil has had five scripts picked up, and maintains affiliations with Top Right Corner Productions and Queens Picture. He received his Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Cortland University.
