Marc Fusco
Marc Fusco | |
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.jpg) Fusco in 2019 | |
| Education | Hempfield High School 1989 |
| Alma mater | Pennsylvania State University |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2004-present |
| Notable work | |
Marc Fusco is an American film director, screenwriter and film editor known for Stealing Time, My Uncle Rafael, and The Samuel Project.
Life and career
[edit]Fusco was born to Nicola Fusco,[1] an Italian immigrant, and Jane Fusco,[2] and grew up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Hempfield High School in 1989[3] and Pennsylvania State University in 1993. After working as production assistant at Amblin Entertainment, Fusco was handpicked by Steven Spielberg to work closely as the director’s personal assistant in 1997.[4][5][6] For over five years, he assisted the Spielberg on the films The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Amistad, Saving Private Ryan.[2] During his tenure with Spielberg, Fusco and co-writer Chris Perkins sold the screenplay The Reel Killers to Dreamworks.[7]
Fusco also directed the short film The Interview that premiered at the 1998 Venice International Film Festival.[citation needed] He edited the suspense film Burn starring Josh Hutcherson and Suki Waterhouse,[8] Confession starring Michael Ironside,[9] the vampire horror-comedy Slayers starring Thomas Jane and Abigail Breslin,[10] Dig starring Emile Hirsch and Thomas Jane,[11] and The Samuel Project starring Hal Linden and Ryan Ochoa.[12] Fusco later launched the production company Nico Nazar Creative with filmmaker Vahik Pirhamzei.[13][14]
2012-2019
[edit]In 2012, My Uncle Rafael was released theatrically[15][16] earning over $230,000 at the box office.[17] Prior to My Uncle Rafael, Fusco directed and co-wrote the Stealing Time, a film he said took about five years to complete.[18]
In 2016, Fusco co-founded the Drive Hope Foundation with the mission to expand the minds of underserved youth to consider careers outside of their own difficult circumstances.[citation needed] He was engaged to guitarist Malina Moye in 2017.[19] By 2018, The Samuel Project was purchased for worldwide distribution. The film was released theatrically in over 80 cities from 2018–2019 through the theatrical distribution company in8 Releasing that Fusco co-founded in 2018.[20]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Film | Director | Writer | Editor | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Stealing Time | Yes | Yes | No | No | co-writer |
| 2012 | My Uncle Rafael | Yes | No | Yes | No | |
| 2018 | The Samuel Project | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | co-writer |
| 2019 | Burn | No | No | Yes | No | |
| 2022 | Confession | No | No | Yes | No | |
| Code Red: Youth Of The Nation | No | Yes | Yes | No | ||
| Dig | No | No | Yes | No | ||
| Slayers | No | No | Yes | Yes | co-producer | |
| 2023 | Helen's Dead | No | No | Yes | No | |
| 2024 | Cash Out | No | No | Yes | No | |
| Armor | No | No | Yes | No | ||
| 2025 | High Rollers | No | No | Yes | No |
References
[edit]- ^ Wallace, Brian (1989-06-09). Hempfield valedictorian stirred by breeze, reflects on balloons. Intelligencer Journal, 16.
- ^ a b Yudelson, Larry (2019-04-10). "'The Samuel Project'". The Jewish Standard. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- ^ Holahan, Jane (2019-03-15). "Hempfield grad's latest film, 'The Samuel Project' coming to Regal theater March 22". LancasterOnline. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- ^ Holahan, Jane (2003-10-15). "From Hempfield to Hollywood". LancasterOnline. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- ^ Myers, Kimber (2018-10-04). "Review: Well-meaning, if flawed, Holocaust-inspired drama 'The Samuel Project' touches the heart". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- ^ "Spielberg's Golden Touch Lights Up 'Glimmer,' 'My Uncle Rafael'". Brave New Hollywood. 2012-06-11. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- ^ Blum, Lauren (2012-08-03). "Penn State alum Marc Fusco to release film". The Daily Collegian. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
- ^ Harvey, Dennis (2019-08-23). "Film Review: 'Burn'". Variety. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
- ^ "Confession | Cast and Crew | Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
- ^ Abrams, Simon (2022-10-22). "Slayers movie review & film summary (2022) | Roger Ebert". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
- ^ McClanahan, Eric (2022-09-22). "Thomas Jane and Emile Hirsch in DIG - Releasing Friday, September 23". Ain't It Cool News. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
- ^ Carmona, Sergio (2018-10-04). "'The Samuel Project' connects Holocaust survivor, grandson". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- ^ Rabinowitz, Chloe. "Watch: Malina Moye Asks The Question, 'Are You Okay?' In Her New Music Video F.I.N.E." BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
- ^ "About Nico Nazar | Nico Nazar". 2021-10-25. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
- ^ McNary, Dave (2012-07-07). "'My Uncle Rafael' set for Sept. 21 launch". Variety. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- ^ "'My Uncle Rafael' Set for Theatrical Release on September 21". Asbarez. 2012-06-25. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- ^ "My Uncle Rafael (2012) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
- ^ Welkos, Robert W. (2003-09-29). "Makers of 'Stealing Time' exhibit a sense for release". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- ^ Davis, Tanisha (2017-08-24). "WORLD RENOWN- SINGER/GUITARIST 'MALINA MOYE' JUST GOT ENGAGED TO INDIE FILM MAKER MARC FUSCO!". Stardom. Archived from the original on 2023-02-03. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
- ^ McNary, Dave (2018-07-19). "Hal Linden-Ryan Ochoa's 'The Samuel Project' to Be Distributed by In8 Releasing - Variety". Variety. Retrieved 2023-05-12.