Indie film pioneer Morris Engel has passed away
We here at the CFP are saddened to note that independant film pioneer Morris Engel has passed away this past Saturday, March 5 at his home in New York City at the age of 86.
In 1953, Engel shot the film The Little Fugitive, the story of a 7 year old Brooklyn boy who mistakenly believes he's killed his brother, in New York City and nearby Cooney Island with a budget of $30,000.00. The film went on to win the Silver Lion award at the Venice Film Festival. It's script, co-written by Engel, his future wife Ruth Orkin and Engel's friend Ray Ashley, was nominated for an Academy Award.
Both John Cassavetes and Francois Truffaut have sited The Little Fugitive as the inspiration for their first forays into filmmaking.
You can read more about Morris Engel at The New York Times.
In 1953, Engel shot the film The Little Fugitive, the story of a 7 year old Brooklyn boy who mistakenly believes he's killed his brother, in New York City and nearby Cooney Island with a budget of $30,000.00. The film went on to win the Silver Lion award at the Venice Film Festival. It's script, co-written by Engel, his future wife Ruth Orkin and Engel's friend Ray Ashley, was nominated for an Academy Award.
Both John Cassavetes and Francois Truffaut have sited The Little Fugitive as the inspiration for their first forays into filmmaking.
You can read more about Morris Engel at The New York Times.
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