The first photo is from the set of The Godfather Part II, filming a birds-eye shot. The second, is a crane rig on the set of @megalopolisfilm 50 years later.
Although The Godfather Part II was complex, involving seven time-periods/settings: Lake Tahoe, old NYC, new NYC, Hollywood, Las Vegas, Havana and Sicily – it was the most smooth making of all my films.
The first photo is from the set of The Godfather Part II, filming a birds-eye shot. The second, is a crane rig on the set of @megalopolisfilm 50 years later.
Although The Godfather Part II was complex, involving seven time-periods/settings: Lake Tahoe, old NYC, new NYC, Hollywood, Las Vegas, Havana and Sicily – it was the most smooth making of all my films.
This photo is of me trying to control TIME.
In my films, I’ve always been curious about TIME. In Rumblefish it was a central theme, but in my own life as well, I realized that I am ruled by something which is unreliable, interpretable and not at all as constant as it pretends to be. And perhaps doesn’t even exist. In my childhood, I realized it goes fast when you’re enjoying things (summer vacation) and slow when you are suffering. Once waking up in the past with an unforgettable young lady, I wished to STOP TIME, and I think I did. That memory became for me the experience and focus of @megalopolisfilm , leading to realization that all Artists control time. The earliest painters STOP time (Goethe said “Architecture is frozen music”), dancers combine Time with Space; and musicians rhythmize it. So I’ve concluded and vow “I will not let TIME have dominion over my thoughts!” Frankly I don’t believe time exists, only duration, which for a while in various drafts I named my heroine, Durèe.
This photo is of me trying to control TIME.
In my films, I’ve always been curious about TIME. In Rumblefish it was a central theme, but in my own life as well, I realized that I am ruled by something which is unreliable, interpretable and not at all as constant as it pretends to be. And perhaps doesn’t even exist. In my childhood, I realized it goes fast when you’re enjoying things (summer vacation) and slow when you are suffering. Once waking up in the past with an unforgettable young lady, I wished to STOP TIME, and I think I did. That memory became for me the experience and focus of @megalopolisfilm , leading to realization that all Artists control time. The earliest painters STOP time (Goethe said “Architecture is frozen music”), dancers combine Time with Space; and musicians rhythmize it. So I’ve concluded and vow “I will not let TIME have dominion over my thoughts!” Frankly I don’t believe time exists, only duration, which for a while in various drafts I named my heroine, Durèe.
This photo is of me trying to control TIME.
In my films, I’ve always been curious about TIME. In Rumblefish it was a central theme, but in my own life as well, I realized that I am ruled by something which is unreliable, interpretable and not at all as constant as it pretends to be. And perhaps doesn’t even exist. In my childhood, I realized it goes fast when you’re enjoying things (summer vacation) and slow when you are suffering. Once waking up in the past with an unforgettable young lady, I wished to STOP TIME, and I think I did. That memory became for me the experience and focus of @megalopolisfilm , leading to realization that all Artists control time. The earliest painters STOP time (Goethe said “Architecture is frozen music”), dancers combine Time with Space; and musicians rhythmize it. So I’ve concluded and vow “I will not let TIME have dominion over my thoughts!” Frankly I don’t believe time exists, only duration, which for a while in various drafts I named my heroine, Durèe.
Talking about the scene on the set of The Outsiders VS talking about the scene on the set of @megalopolisfilm 40 years later.
On The Outsiders, I deliberately divided the actors into two groups on set – the Greasers and the Socs, so that their living conditions, meals and housing were ‘priviledged’ or ‘disadvantaged’, breeding the sense of inequality in the book. In the mornings, we all did Tai Chi with a professional instructor together every working day, to also build a sense of togetherness. My way of working tries to give actors an advantage any way possible.
Talking about the scene on the set of The Outsiders VS talking about the scene on the set of @megalopolisfilm 40 years later.
On The Outsiders, I deliberately divided the actors into two groups on set – the Greasers and the Socs, so that their living conditions, meals and housing were ‘priviledged’ or ‘disadvantaged’, breeding the sense of inequality in the book. In the mornings, we all did Tai Chi with a professional instructor together every working day, to also build a sense of togetherness. My way of working tries to give actors an advantage any way possible.
This is my grandfather, Agostino Coppola with the machine he built, the VITAPHONE used to make THE JAZZ SINGER, which began the sound era of movies. (A machinist would never wear a tie, so this is a PR photo)
I must thank ALL the stalwart colleagues of the @Megalopolisfilm crew. It’s impossible to name everyone in one post, but these are some of the incredible members of our team. I sincerely thank every single crew member, including every PA, extra, coordinator, organizer, caterer, hair/makeup, sound, and camera person who helped make this film a reality. The photos above are just a few of many.
Pictured Above (in order):
Mariela Comitini – Spectacular 1st AD
Anahid Nazarian – Executive Producer & Script Supervisor
Drew Petrotta – Prop Master
Mihai Malaimare – Director of Photography
Milena Canonero – Costume Designer
Jeff Murrell – Gaffer
John Baker – Special Effects Supervisor
Buddy Joe Hooker – Stunt Coordinator
Roman Coppola – 2nd Unit Director
Fred Roos – Executive Producer & Casting Director
I must thank ALL the stalwart colleagues of the @Megalopolisfilm crew. It’s impossible to name everyone in one post, but these are some of the incredible members of our team. I sincerely thank every single crew member, including every PA, extra, coordinator, organizer, caterer, hair/makeup, sound, and camera person who helped make this film a reality. The photos above are just a few of many.
Pictured Above (in order):
Mariela Comitini – Spectacular 1st AD
Anahid Nazarian – Executive Producer & Script Supervisor
Drew Petrotta – Prop Master
Mihai Malaimare – Director of Photography
Milena Canonero – Costume Designer
Jeff Murrell – Gaffer
John Baker – Special Effects Supervisor
Buddy Joe Hooker – Stunt Coordinator
Roman Coppola – 2nd Unit Director
Fred Roos – Executive Producer & Casting Director
I must thank ALL the stalwart colleagues of the @Megalopolisfilm crew. It’s impossible to name everyone in one post, but these are some of the incredible members of our team. I sincerely thank every single crew member, including every PA, extra, coordinator, organizer, caterer, hair/makeup, sound, and camera person who helped make this film a reality. The photos above are just a few of many.
Pictured Above (in order):
Mariela Comitini – Spectacular 1st AD
Anahid Nazarian – Executive Producer & Script Supervisor
Drew Petrotta – Prop Master
Mihai Malaimare – Director of Photography
Milena Canonero – Costume Designer
Jeff Murrell – Gaffer
John Baker – Special Effects Supervisor
Buddy Joe Hooker – Stunt Coordinator
Roman Coppola – 2nd Unit Director
Fred Roos – Executive Producer & Casting Director
I must thank ALL the stalwart colleagues of the @Megalopolisfilm crew. It’s impossible to name everyone in one post, but these are some of the incredible members of our team. I sincerely thank every single crew member, including every PA, extra, coordinator, organizer, caterer, hair/makeup, sound, and camera person who helped make this film a reality. The photos above are just a few of many.
Pictured Above (in order):
Mariela Comitini – Spectacular 1st AD
Anahid Nazarian – Executive Producer & Script Supervisor
Drew Petrotta – Prop Master
Mihai Malaimare – Director of Photography
Milena Canonero – Costume Designer
Jeff Murrell – Gaffer
John Baker – Special Effects Supervisor
Buddy Joe Hooker – Stunt Coordinator
Roman Coppola – 2nd Unit Director
Fred Roos – Executive Producer & Casting Director
I must thank ALL the stalwart colleagues of the @Megalopolisfilm crew. It’s impossible to name everyone in one post, but these are some of the incredible members of our team. I sincerely thank every single crew member, including every PA, extra, coordinator, organizer, caterer, hair/makeup, sound, and camera person who helped make this film a reality. The photos above are just a few of many.
Pictured Above (in order):
Mariela Comitini – Spectacular 1st AD
Anahid Nazarian – Executive Producer & Script Supervisor
Drew Petrotta – Prop Master
Mihai Malaimare – Director of Photography
Milena Canonero – Costume Designer
Jeff Murrell – Gaffer
John Baker – Special Effects Supervisor
Buddy Joe Hooker – Stunt Coordinator
Roman Coppola – 2nd Unit Director
Fred Roos – Executive Producer & Casting Director
I must thank ALL the stalwart colleagues of the @Megalopolisfilm crew. It’s impossible to name everyone in one post, but these are some of the incredible members of our team. I sincerely thank every single crew member, including every PA, extra, coordinator, organizer, caterer, hair/makeup, sound, and camera person who helped make this film a reality. The photos above are just a few of many.
Pictured Above (in order):
Mariela Comitini – Spectacular 1st AD
Anahid Nazarian – Executive Producer & Script Supervisor
Drew Petrotta – Prop Master
Mihai Malaimare – Director of Photography
Milena Canonero – Costume Designer
Jeff Murrell – Gaffer
John Baker – Special Effects Supervisor
Buddy Joe Hooker – Stunt Coordinator
Roman Coppola – 2nd Unit Director
Fred Roos – Executive Producer & Casting Director
I must thank ALL the stalwart colleagues of the @Megalopolisfilm crew. It’s impossible to name everyone in one post, but these are some of the incredible members of our team. I sincerely thank every single crew member, including every PA, extra, coordinator, organizer, caterer, hair/makeup, sound, and camera person who helped make this film a reality. The photos above are just a few of many.
Pictured Above (in order):
Mariela Comitini – Spectacular 1st AD
Anahid Nazarian – Executive Producer & Script Supervisor
Drew Petrotta – Prop Master
Mihai Malaimare – Director of Photography
Milena Canonero – Costume Designer
Jeff Murrell – Gaffer
John Baker – Special Effects Supervisor
Buddy Joe Hooker – Stunt Coordinator
Roman Coppola – 2nd Unit Director
Fred Roos – Executive Producer & Casting Director
I must thank ALL the stalwart colleagues of the @Megalopolisfilm crew. It’s impossible to name everyone in one post, but these are some of the incredible members of our team. I sincerely thank every single crew member, including every PA, extra, coordinator, organizer, caterer, hair/makeup, sound, and camera person who helped make this film a reality. The photos above are just a few of many.
Pictured Above (in order):
Mariela Comitini – Spectacular 1st AD
Anahid Nazarian – Executive Producer & Script Supervisor
Drew Petrotta – Prop Master
Mihai Malaimare – Director of Photography
Milena Canonero – Costume Designer
Jeff Murrell – Gaffer
John Baker – Special Effects Supervisor
Buddy Joe Hooker – Stunt Coordinator
Roman Coppola – 2nd Unit Director
Fred Roos – Executive Producer & Casting Director
I must thank ALL the stalwart colleagues of the @Megalopolisfilm crew. It’s impossible to name everyone in one post, but these are some of the incredible members of our team. I sincerely thank every single crew member, including every PA, extra, coordinator, organizer, caterer, hair/makeup, sound, and camera person who helped make this film a reality. The photos above are just a few of many.
Pictured Above (in order):
Mariela Comitini – Spectacular 1st AD
Anahid Nazarian – Executive Producer & Script Supervisor
Drew Petrotta – Prop Master
Mihai Malaimare – Director of Photography
Milena Canonero – Costume Designer
Jeff Murrell – Gaffer
John Baker – Special Effects Supervisor
Buddy Joe Hooker – Stunt Coordinator
Roman Coppola – 2nd Unit Director
Fred Roos – Executive Producer & Casting Director
I must thank ALL the stalwart colleagues of the @Megalopolisfilm crew. It’s impossible to name everyone in one post, but these are some of the incredible members of our team. I sincerely thank every single crew member, including every PA, extra, coordinator, organizer, caterer, hair/makeup, sound, and camera person who helped make this film a reality. The photos above are just a few of many.
Pictured Above (in order):
Mariela Comitini – Spectacular 1st AD
Anahid Nazarian – Executive Producer & Script Supervisor
Drew Petrotta – Prop Master
Mihai Malaimare – Director of Photography
Milena Canonero – Costume Designer
Jeff Murrell – Gaffer
John Baker – Special Effects Supervisor
Buddy Joe Hooker – Stunt Coordinator
Roman Coppola – 2nd Unit Director
Fred Roos – Executive Producer & Casting Director
A Brief description of my writing process and why I decided to make @megalopolisfilm – from a recent interview with @gq
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In the Conspiracy, the figure of Catiline was mysteriously evil. But knowing that who loses a historical struggle, usually is depicted as evil, by the winner (Cleopatra a good example) my own thought was, what if Catiline in my mind was so progressive that others who opposed him were painted him as evil?
Freddie Forrest was a sweet, much beloved person, a wonderful actor and a good friend. His loss is heartbreaking to me.
Freddie Forrest was a sweet, much beloved person, a wonderful actor and a good friend. His loss is heartbreaking to me.
Freddie Forrest was a sweet, much beloved person, a wonderful actor and a good friend. His loss is heartbreaking to me.
Sometimes people ask me, “Are you reckless?” The answer is “No” and here is the reason why…
Thank you to everyone for the support in reaching 100K followers!
I would like to publicly thank the cast of my upcoming film @megalopolisfilm – It is an honor to work with such talented people.
This music is by my Grandpa Francesco Pennino, called “Arrivanno a Napule”
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