Louis
La Volpe is the production supervisor for New York University's Institute of
Film and TV, a position he has held since 1990. In this capacity, he
oversees production for undergraduate and graduate students in film and
digital video. The NYU Film and Video Production Handbook was written in large part by Louis
La Volpe and Rosanne LimonceIIi.
On a strategic level, Lou is directly
involved with the planning and execution of all production courses, from
fundamentals through thesis level. Based on curricular needs, he establishes the
budgets, designs the production packages, and prepares the shooting schedules
for each class. He also oversees the associated technical training. On a daily
basis, Lou works one-on-one with students in solving a multitude of
script-to-screen issues. The job not only involves educating students
but also learning from their mistakes and triumphs.
Lou has been involved in thousands of
projects and it has given him a truly unique perspective. He knows what
it takes to make a successful film and can spot the telltale signs of trouble. If
anyone can teach you how to make a movie, he can. Lou's acquired knowledge as
an independent filmmaker and educator is meticulously recorded in Film School
Online, the ultimate study tool.
Distance learning and reference websites by Lou La Volpe:
Film
School Online!
Digital Filmmaking Secrets!
Filmmaking Resource Center
Behind the scenes at NYU Film:
Photographs by Amed Hawari (lower right)
