Filmmaker for 36 years. Author of two books:
Making Movies with No Money <http://makingmovieswithnomoney.com/> and Secrets Of Raising Money For Your Movie <http://secretsofraisingmoneyforyourmovie.com/>

Currently:
Editing and post, sci-fi action feature I lit and shot for Nils Osmar: Death Planet
Preproduction Panavision monster feature I co-wrote and am directing: El Chupacabra

Before that:
Producer-Director-Writer-Cinematographer-Actor-Editor of several indy 35mm features.

Before that:
Director of New & Improv'd, The Improv Zone, The Wild Bunch, 12 Angry Emus, The Instant Show, Bingo! Improv, and Instant Gratification. Live improv comedy shows at the WILD SIDE Theater Los Angeles (Drama-Logue Pick of the Week) and SIMUL TREK and The WILD SIDE Radio Show on the radio, in Hollywood and USA. Experienced Improvisational Actor, Teacher, and Director.

Before that:
Visual Effects technician and cameraman on big-budget Hollywood pictures, spanning Ghostbusters to Dante's Peak.

Before that:
Independent Producer-Director-Writer-Actor-Editor on my own 35mm features.

I was a drummer and musician, so I know the film wants to cut "...there."

I've pulled a paycheck in most areas of filmmaking. Years shooting and cutting 35/65mm film and digital audio and video, and building equipment. I've worked on several Oscar-nominated films, and one Oscar-winner.

Member of LAFCPUG and the Visual Effects Society.

I spent years developing a simple system for attracting Investors and Angels, who pay for my projects. Available as Consultant and Speaker.

Contact:
Sam Longoria
323-960-5622
sam@longoria.com
Box 2449
Hollywood CA
90078 USA

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