Today we’d like to introduce you to Jon Mancinetti.
Jon is a writer, director and pit bull foster dad who’s been making films since he was a kid.
One of Jon’s biggest projects was the music video “Future Warrior” for the band Palms that debuted exclusively with Spin Magazine. He continues to work with internationally known DJ’s and musicians creating music videos and visuals. Jon’s visuals have played at massive venues and festivals all over the world including, EDC, Ultra and Coachella.
In 2010, Jon received recognition for writing, directing, shooting and editing his first feature length film “Never Escape.” “Never Escape” premiered to a sellout crowd and went on to win numerous indie film awards. Jon continued to produce award winning short films such as “The Mask Returns,” based off the popular graphic novel series “The Mask.”
Jon has worked for the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers creating Emmy Award Winning Open Videos which were featured at Quicken Loans Arena as well as internationally televised commercials.
Jon recently finished his short film, “Loss and Found” a true comedic story about losing his best friend, his dog Russell and how he started saving more rescue dogs. Jon is currently hosting special screenings with animal rescue organizations, as well as screening in festivals all over the US.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
Nothing has been easy, I’ve had to work hard every step of the way to get to where I am today. From investing blood sweat tears and money into passion projects to working on tough freelance projects to pay the bills, it is a constant uphill battle but I love every minute of it because this is my passion.
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Mancinetti Pictures story. Tell us more about the business.
Mancinetti Pictures specializes in films, music videos, visuals and commercials. Dedicated to creating innovative and imaginative entertainment. Obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Columbus College of Art and Design.
I think what sets me apart is that I have years of experience in many creative areas in film production. I feel like my directing work excels because I have experience shooting and editing as well so I always know exactly what I’m looking for and how to communicate it. With my freelance work, this has especially helped because I am able to help clients with numerous areas of production.
My passion is storytelling, I love brainstorming creative ideas and the entire writing process. Ultimately, I am someone who can see a project from initial concept to finished project! I also love to draw and most times my concept drawings and artwork are a big part of my films.
Has luck played a meaningful role in your life and business?
I moved to LA from Cleveland almost 5 years ago and I just feel like at that time, I was working so hard and that hard work was paying off. So many things fell into place so perfectly for me and luck has been on my side ever since.
Contact Info:
- Address: 1757 N Orange Dr Suite 407 LA CA 90028
- Website: http://mancinettipictures.com/
- Phone: 3107368802
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mancinettipics/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MancinettiPics
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/MancinettiPics
- Other: https://vimeo.com/mancinettipics
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