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REED MORANO - Director / Cinematographer
Nov 29, 2023
Reed Morano, director and cinematographer, shares her journey from family documentarian to the world of filmmaking. She discusses getting her first cinematographer job on Craigslist after film school and shooting FROZEN RIVER. We learn about the types of projects she is approached for as a director and what drew her to direct I THINK WE'RE ALONE NOW. They also discuss the challenge of improving scripts and the importance of storytelling.
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- Reed Murano's passion for storytelling and her introduction to the world of filmmaking through her father's gift of a video camera.
- The benefits of Reed Murano serving as both the director and cinematographer in her film 'Metal Land' and how it allowed her to focus on performances rather than obsessing over lighting.
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Reed Murano's journey into cinematography
Reed Murano, a cinematographer and director, shares her path into the world of filmmaking. From a young age, she had a passion for storytelling, nurtured by her father giving her a video camera. Despite initially not considering movies as a career, she became aware of the emotional impact of cinematography and eventually pursued it in film school. After working on various projects, she landed her first feature film, "Frozen River," which earned critical acclaim. Murano discusses the challenges she faced during the production, including harsh weather conditions and managing personalities on set. Her debut feature exemplified her dedication to storytelling and set the stage for her future directing ventures.
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