Tom Musto Productions

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As a Director and Cinematographer for over twenty years, Tom has shot in various formats including video tape, 16mm and 35mm film. Tom's directing and shooting credits include Features and Documentaries for PBS, Discovery and The History Channels as well as for independent producers, and Commercial Programming for such companies as the New York Times, Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania, The African Wildlife Foundation, Land O'Lakes, and Avon Inflatable Boats.

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Television Commercials

1. "Mystery Girl"
Upbeat music throughout the entire spot as a young girl moves through various scenes in slow motion, while keeping eye contact with the camera. She gives an inviting wink as she exits frame.
Tom Musto, director/cinematographer
Tom Musto, producer
Tom Musto Productions Inc., production company
Image International Model & Talent Agency, client

2. "The Crossword Companion"
A scene from a birthday party where a gift is unwrapped. The guests are so impressed with the gift that they must have the first look. The host finally gets the gift back after it goes around the table.

A narrator highlights the features as the guests address them in close ups.

Tom Musto, director/cinematographer
Tom Curra, producer
Tom Musto Productions Inc., production company
New York Times, client
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Features & Documentaries

1. "The Spanish American War"
Historical re-enactment footage aboard the "Olympia", the preserved flagship of Admiral Dewey during the Battle of Santiago in 1898, was shot for a documentary that appears regularly on A&E's The History Channel.

The Olympia's crew was made up of re-enactors who replicated the wardrobe and acted out the scenes of various documented sea battles.

"Directing and shooting historical re-enactments can be immensely complicated; you need to capture the mood that might have been present at a particular time in history, and still be able to keep the lighting and camera techniques contemporary so that today's audiences can relate to what they are seeing on the screen."
- Tom Musto
Tom Musto, director/cinematographer
Lou Reda, producer
Tom Musto Productions Inc., production company
Aired on The History Channel

2. "To Escape My Fate"
Produced as a drama, this two man show, which was originally written as a stage play, depicts author Stephen Crane (The Red Badge Of Courage) dying of tuberculosis as he chronicles his life's adventures to a young reporter.

Director Tom Musto saw the stage presentation and approached the writer to adapt it for television.The ten day shoot took place on location in a turn-of-the-century house that resembled a home from Crane's time period.

After winning an award at the Suffolk Film Festival, the program was aired by PBS and remains in distribution.
Tom Musto, director/producer
Tom Musto Productions Inc., production company
Aired on PBS
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