Hello everyone! I'm a professional filmmaker with more than 25 years in the industry, the last 16 as a DP. I'm partner in a successful production company and have a number of TV, documentary, feature films and commercial productions to my credit. I've spent a very long time helping other people tell their stories but I'm looking forward to finally telling some of my own. I just started my MFA in Screenwriting and I have a feature project in development. For that film I've managed to attach a BAFTA-winning actress for the lead and another veteran TV actress for one of the supporting roles. I've also managed to raise some of the budget but still have a way to go.
I'm always happy to discuss the ins and outs of the business, project development, creative structure, business structure. I love it all. Reach out if you like! Happy to be here.
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Hi Michael Fitzer! So glad you're part of the community!I would LOVE to know - of all the projects you've worked on, what has been your favorite and why?
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I shot a PBS Frontline film several years ago called "Prison State" for a British director named Dan Edge. Wonderful storyteller. I learned a lot watching him work. I really enjoyed that process. My company has a film out on Hulu now called "Under the Eiffel Tower" which was a lot of fun to produce. I mostly worked on the front end of that film, in the development phase. Wasn't able to shoot it as I was in development on another project that sold then died thanks to Covid. The film I now have in development called "Still Perfect" is my passion project. How about you.
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Oh, I forgot to mention, I also worked with the BBC on the development end for the show Wrestlers, now on Netflix. I shot all the pitch material for that. Once Netflix took over I served as one of the supervising producers. That one was an absolute blast!
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Congratulations on attaching a BAFTA-winning actress and another veteran TV actress, Michael Fitzer! And congratulations on raising some of the budget! That's exciting news! What genre is the feature?
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Nice to meet you, Michael Fitzer . Congratulations on your many achievements and best of luck with your new filmmaking adventures!
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Maurice, Still Perfect is a drama inspired by a short documentary I filmed several years ago. Thanks for asking.
You're welcome, Michael Fitzer. "Still Perfect" sounds interesting. Keep the community posted on your film.
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Welcome, Michael! Your impressive filmography and industry experience make your insights invaluable. Congrats on the MFA and the star-studded cast for your feature project. Exciting times ahead!
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Welcome Michael Fitzer! That's great to hear and congrats on attaching the BAFTA-winning actress!
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Thank you Samantha!
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Welcome welcome Michael Fitzer!
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Welcome to Stage 32 Michael Fitzer! Be sure to checkout the other lounges!