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BIOGRAPHY
OF SEMINAR INSTRUCTOR/FOUNDER
GUY
MAGAR
Director/Writer/Producer & Action/Cut Founder
“This intensive 2-day seminar will cover the work process
of step-by-step, pragmatic techniques and visual skills of
the directing craft in feature films and TV from script page
to screen...precisely the practical, comprehensive, in-depth
workshop you need regardless of your experience to direct
your video, digital, short, or feature film of any budget."
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“Passion,
vision, efficient execution are three ingredients that
make a director stand out of the pack.
Guy Magar has
all three in spades." Mike Leahy, Feature Film
Producer
(DRACULA 2000, PHANTOMS, CHILDREN OF THE CORN:REVELATION,
MIMIC 2, HELLRAISER 5 & 6)
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"Inspiring,
eye-opening, no gloss...Guy is animated, articulate, wonderful...no
nonsense!"
Robyn Symo - TV Producer (FL) |
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was the best thing that ever happened to me. Guy Magar
is the best film teacher I ever had...I loved it!" Kevin
Hodge - Writer/Director (FL) |
 Guy
Magar, under a directing contract with Miramax Films, completed his latest feature CHILDREN OF THE CORN: REVELATION
based on Stephen King's original story. He is presently in
pre-production on his next film titled DAGGER IN THE
HEARTLAND.
He is also writing an animated feature slated for a 2009 production
for him to direct. Guy is in active development of a new cable
show, as well as two of his screenplays which he is slated
to direct and produce.
He has directed/written/produced indie features including
SHOWDOWN (aka LOOKIN' ITALIAN) starring Jay Acovone, Matt LeBlanc "TVs
FRIENDS", & Lou Rawls (A Wing & A Prayer Productions,
Showcase Entertainment Release);
STEPFATHER 3 (HBO World Premiere, ITC Entertainment
Production, Trimark Release); and the cult thriller
RETRIBUTION (A Renegade Films Production, Overseas
Filmgroup Release).
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His television credits include over 50 series and longform
productions: MOW/2hr-PILOT: DARK AVENGER
Series: LA FEMME NIKITA - SLIDERS - NOWHERE MAN - RAVEN
- THE YOUNG RIDERS - WELCOME
TO
PARADOX - LAWLESS - RIPTIDE - OUR FAMILY HONOR - HUNTER - THE A
TEAM - BLUE THUNDER
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The
Providence Journal - SHOWDOWN (aka LOOKIN' ITALIAN)
"Emotionally riveting...LeBlanc has charisma in spades!"
The
Times Entertainer - SHOWDOWN (aka LOOKIN' ITALIAN)
"Matt LeBlanc does a terrific job...Jay Acovone is
outstanding...a good story peppered with moments of comedy,
seasoned with emotional highs and lows that leave the cast
drained!"
The
Press Enterprise - SHOWDOWN (aka LOOKIN' ITALIAN)
"A powerful, smart and sassy independently-made film
that comes together so well -
blending comedy and drama,
issues and entertainment - is a tribute to Guy Magar
who
made it for the low Hollywood cost of under $1-million!"
Cinefantastique
Magazine - RETRIBUTION
"One of the most remarkable achievements in the low
budget thriller field!"
The Film Review - RETRIBUTION
"Horror is back with a vengeance!"
New York Daily News - RETRIBUTION
"Scary - one for the fright fans!"
Video Weekly - RETRIBUTION
"A very accomplished slice of demonic possession!"
Video
Today - STEPFATHER 3
"A very well made, entertaining, gripping thriller!"
Memberships
Directors Guild of America, Directors Guild of Canada, Writers
Guild of America West, Fellowship Alumni of the AFI, Scriptwriters
Network, IFP/West, Women In Film.
Awards
American Screenwriters Association
Hollywood Scriptwriting Institute
Chicago Int’l Film & TV Festival
San Francisco Int’l Film Festival
Golden Reel Nomination
Film
Education
The London International Film School
Fellowship at the American Film Institute
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MovieMaker
Magazine - Interview with Guy Magar
"Talent and Toughness: Are Great Directors Born Or Made?"
CLICK HERE
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ScreenTalk
Magazine - Cover Interview with Guy Magar
"Guy Magar's Children of the Corn: Revelation"
CLICK HERE
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To
all our Action/Cut Graduates and Web Visitors, we highly recommend
The Writers Store website for the best prices, service,
and latest software, books, and supplies for writers and filmmakers!
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