Filmmaker Blog - Mario J. Novoa

Breaking Through: el viaje de un cineasta hacia el éxito sostenido Parte 1: "Cultivar la confianza creativa en el cine" Introducción: Embarcarse en una carrera cinematográfica es un viaje lleno de altibajos artísticos y personales. Como cineasta, entiendo la importancia de superar las dudas y las creencias limitantes. En esta publicación, exploraremos aspectos clave de mi propio viaje y compartiremos ideas sobre cómo mantener una carrera exitosa tanto en el cine de ficción como en el de documentales. Segmento 1: Aceptar el fracaso Al principio de mi carrera, me enfrenté al miedo paralizante de no ser "lo suficientemente bueno". Cada revés me pareció un obstáculo que obstaculizaba mi proceso creativo. Sin embargo, aceptar el fracaso se convirtió en una lección fundamental. Aprendí que los reveses no son señales de insuficiencia, sino peldaños hacia el crecimiento. En este segmento, profundizaremos en el poder transformador de aceptar el fracaso y cómo se convirtió en...

The average cost for a filmmaker to attend a film festival or community engagement screening program by Mario J. Novoa Have you ever asked yourself, what is the average cost for a filmmaker to attend a film festival out of their state, including meals, lodging, and transportation? As a seasoned filmmaker, I seldom have found the answers online, which is why I decided to share my experience with you. Granted I am an independent filmmaker who often funds my own expenses through screening fees or stipends offered through the exhibition agreement. The average cost for a filmmaker to attend a film festival out of their state can vary depending on the festival, the location, and the filmmaker's budget. However, a rough estimate would be around $2,000 to $3,000. Here is a breakdown of the costs: Submission fee: Most film festivals charge a submission fee, which can range from $20 to $100. Travel: The cost of travel will vary depending on the distance between the filmmaker's home and t...

  Overlooking the Grand Canyon MAY 2022 Photo by Mario J. Novoa ©2022 Mario J. Novoa

Poet and novelist  May Sarton  on letting go: "I think of the trees and how simply they let go, let fall the riches of a season, how without grief (it seems) they can let go and go deep into their roots for renewal and sleep...  Imitate the trees. Learn to lose in order to recover, and remember that nothing stays the same for long, not even pain, psychic pain. Sit it out. Let it all pass. Let it go." Source:  The Journals of May Sarton Volume One: Journal of a Solitude, Plant Dreaming Deep, and Recovering ​  

SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE - 40th ANNIV. REMASTERED LIMITED EDITION (3-CD SET) La-La Land Records, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Warner Music Group and DC Entertainment proudly continue SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE’s 40 th  anniversary celebration with a 3-CD remastered limited edition re-issue of the original motion picture score to the 1978 feature film classic, starring Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder, and directed by Richard Donner. Academy Award-winning composer John Williams (STAR WARS, E.T., HARRY POTTER) unleashes an iconic musical masterwork, propelling the Man of Steel through what is still considered by many to be the best superhero film ever made. A recent discovery of the score’s original 2-inch, 24-track music masters has led the way to a stellar, high-resolution transfer by Warner Sound. This first generation element has been restored, remixed, assembled and remastered by album producer Mike Matessino, resulting in a  stunning presenta...

11th Annual SFLFF Call For Entries SAN FRANCISCO, CA, February 23, 2019 —Cine+Mas SF opens its 11th annual call for entries to its upcoming festival which takes place September 13-30. Deadline to submit is March 31, 2019 at midnight. Feature length, short, narrative, and documentary films made with or about Latin Americans are invited to submit. Applicants can enter  here . The mission of San Francisco Latino Film Festival is to provide a platform for films made with US Latino, Latin American, or Iberian filmmakers–as well as films by and about Latinos. We showcase films that demonstrate diverse Latin American/Latino experiences or a point of view. Cultural activities like our community festival connect us to each other locally and across borders.