Michael Marino 1436 N Martel Ave, Apt 213 Los Angeles CA 90046 • (410) 215-8253 • [email protected]
Education Chapman University Dodge College of Film & Media Arts, Orange, California Master of Fine Arts; Concentration in Film Directing – May 2012
Temple University School of Communications and Theater, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Arts; Minor in English – Magna Cum Laude - May 2008
Employment Various Assistant Director Work • First Assistant Director - 12 independent short films o Experience managing large crews, union regulations, livestock, child actors, sound stage sets, 50+ background actors, dangerous flammable conditions, and coordinating with police, EMT and fire departments. • Second Assistant Director - 4 independent short films.
Indian Paintbrush Productions Office Intern, Spring 2012, Los Angeles, California • Handled front desk duties at an established production company. • Read feature length scripts, wrote corresponding coverages, and attended meetings with the company’s executives.
“Suck On This” Asthma Commercial Campaign Creator / Director, 2011, Los Angeles, California • Handled the production of seven viral commercials with the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America to promote Asthma awareness.
“Law Abiding Citizen” Feature Film Set Production Assistant, Winter 2009, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • Crowd control duties and occasional background talent management. • Occasional duties as an Office Production Assistant
“Lebanon, PA” Feature Film EPK Assistant, September 2008, Lebanon, Pennsylvania • Assisted with the Electronic Press Kit, including website and blog management. • Conducted interviews with talent and crew, in addition to filming behind the scenes.
“Transformers 2” Feature Film Locations Production Assistant, June 2008, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • Prepared set locations and assisted with general coordination • Helped manage parking, catering, and other production elements as needed.
New Films International Office Intern, Summer 2007, Los Angeles, California • Wrote feature length script coverage and general front desk duties.
Awards “Titans Of Newark” Short Film, Director / Writer, 2012 • Award Winner: Riverside Saginaw Film Festival, Annapolis Film Festival, and Tupelo Film Festival. Nominated for “Best Casting in a Short Film” by the Casting Society of America. • Official Selection: Comic-Con San Diego, LA Shorts Film Festival, Washington DC Independent Film Festival, Fantastic Planet Film Festival, TromaDance Film Festival, etc.
Panavision New Filmmaker’s Grant Two Time Recipient – 2011 and 2010