Q+A with filmmaker Mauricio Pita
Publisher |
Rob Lee
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
Arts
Documentary
Society & Culture
Publication Date |
Nov 08, 2022
Episode Duration |
00:34:08

Mauricio Pita is a Venezuelan-American actor, educator, artist, director, and producer. Mauricio is the Executive Producer and lead actor in “Safe Word” a new psychological short film produced by Tepui Media, in addition Mauricio is Arena Stage’s current Community Programs Manager where he oversees the Voices of Now program (VON) which produced two feature docudramas during the pandemic and most recently nine short films for the 2022 VON festival at Arena Stage. Mauricio served as Creative Producer for the 2020-2021 Virtual Season of IN Series Opera. His projects with IN Series included the film Orphée et Eurydice, the audio play A Fairy Queen, and the interdisciplinary film/theater piece Boheme in The Heights. All three were featured on DC Metro Theater Arts’ 2021 lists of outstanding productions. Mauricio worked previously with Christopher Cunetto as a producer on his latest short, Gateway. 

About Tepui Media 

Founded by Mauricio Pita in 2021, Tepui Media is a film production company based in Washington, D.C. Tepui Media’s mission is to produce bold films about people navigating remarkable events. Tepuis are table-top mountains in the Guiana Highlands of South America that host a unique array of endemic plant and animal life.  Inspired by these powerful ecological islands of the sky, Tepui Media aims to provide a unique ecosystem of support and a platform for exciting new stories and emerging artists Visit here to learn more Tepui Media.

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In this episode of The Truth In This Art, Rob interviewed Mauricio Pita, a Venezuelan-American actor, director, and producer, and they discuss his story in the theatre and film, his latest project Safe Word and much more.

Mauricio Pita is a Venezuelan-American actor, educator, artist, director, and producer. Mauricio is the Executive Producer and lead actor in “Safe Word” a new psychological short film produced by Tepui Media, in addition Mauricio is Arena Stage’s current Community Programs Manager where he oversees the Voices of Now program (VON) which produced two feature docudramas during the pandemic and most recently nine short films for the 2022 VON festival at Arena Stage. Mauricio served as Creative Producer for the 2020-2021 Virtual Season of IN Series Opera. His projects with IN Series included the film Orphée et Eurydice, the audio play A Fairy Queen, and the interdisciplinary film/theater piece Boheme in The Heights. All three were featured on DC Metro Theater Arts’ 2021 lists of outstanding productions. Mauricio worked previously with Christopher Cunetto as a producer on his latest short, Gateway. 

About Tepui Media 

Founded by Mauricio Pita in 2021, Tepui Media is a film production company based in Washington, D.C. Tepui Media’s mission is to produce bold films about people navigating remarkable events. Tepuis are table-top mountains in the Guiana Highlands of South America that host a unique array of endemic plant and animal life.  Inspired by these powerful ecological islands of the sky, Tepui Media aims to provide a unique ecosystem of support and a platform for exciting new stories and emerging artists Visit here to learn more Tepui Media.

The Truth In This Art

The Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture.

 

Mentioned in this episode:

Safe WordMauricio's websiteTepui Media

 

To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.

The Truth In This Art, hosted by Rob Lee, explores contemporary art and cultural preservation through candid conversations with artists, curators, and cultural leaders about their work, creative processes and the thinking that goes into their creativity. Rob also occasionally interviews creatives in other industries such as acting, music, and journalism. The Truth In This Art is a podcast for artists, art lovers and listeners interested in the creative process.

To support the The Truth In This Art: Buy Me fi.com/D1D81J7MZ">Ko-fiUse the hashtag #thetruthinthisartFollow The Truth in This Art on InstagramLeave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

THE TRUTH IN THIS ART IS SUPPORTED IN PART BY

The Gutierrez Memorial Fund

The Robert W. Deutsch Foundation

fi.com/D1D81J7MZ" title="★ Support this podcast ★">★ Support this podcast ★

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