Mario R. Coello

Unique traits: creativity in many fields

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  Designed for Worship... Built for Service: A Brief History of the First Congregational Church of Long Beach (2015)
  by Mario R. Coello (Documentary and Short) Cinematographer A brief history of the foundation and increasingly progressive attitude of First Congregational Church of Long Beach from 1888 until the present, including the recollections of church members going back to the 1920's.

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  Animus (2015)
  by Mario R. Coello (Short and Fantasy) Cinematographer Hope awakens to find herself taken care of by husband Will, but she cannot remember the illness that is keeping her in bed. She is too weak to take all but a few steps away from her bed. The strange behavior of Will and her doctor, Morgan, as well as the ominous dreams that plague her, convince Hope to try to discover the secret they are hiding from her. Written by Anonymous

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  Life in a Tide Pool (2015)
  Television (Documentary) Cinematographer Add a Plot »

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  My Date with Harry (2014 - 2015)
  Television (Comedy) Cinematographer

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  The Closet (2014)
  by Mario R. Coello (Short and Horror) Cinematographer Nervous Linda encounters a strange homeless man on the street yelling that he is coming for her. That same man later supernaturally appears out of her hallway closet to terrorize her. Linda struggles with her sanity in getting boyfriend Bob and a police detective to believe that this is really happening, leading to a final confrontation where Linda herself is thrown into the closet to deal with her destiny. Written by Anonymous

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  Suzy-Jean on Art (2014)
  Television (Comedy) Cinematographer Introducing down-to-earth Kentucky girl Suzy-Jean Spitzer, doing her best as new host of the art show formerly known as "Barb on Art". Today's show: Suzy-Jean tries to explain the subtleties of Grant Wood's 1930 masterpiece "American Gothic", but winds up telling us more about herself. Written by Mario R. Coello

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  Boston (2014)
  (Short, Drama and Family) Director When the Boston Marathon bombings take everything from Linus, a young husband and father, he must rediscover the conviction to survive; and the faith to confront his anguish and share his story with others at a support group meeting.

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  Monitor (2013)
  (Short and Sci-Fi) Cinematographer An alien civilization seeking to protect the earth monitors human activity through the eyes of a cat. A corporate executive taking advantage of an impending corporate merger to enrich himself grows uncomfortable with his cat's constant staring. The cat's gathered data informs the alien civilization that the executive's actions will ultimately doom the earth, and the aliens order the cat to take decisive action to save humanity. Written by Anonymous

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  In Collaboration with Bill T. Jones: Reading, Mercy and the Artificial Nigger (2013)
  Film by Vincent Kay (Documentary and Biography) Cinematographer Internationally renowned choreographer Bill T. Jones assists dance students at California State University Long Beach in their production of his controversial staging of Flannery O'Connor's 'The Artificial Nigger', meanwhile revealing the backstory of his life that led him to the re-staging. Written by Anonymous

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  The Fourth Meow (2013)
  (Short and Comedy) Cinematographer A spoof of "The Fourth Kind" and alien abduction films, psychotherapist Abbey is haunted by visions of an alien cat that terrorizes her and her patient. A senior therapist hypnotizes her to try to bring some light to what is scaring her and her patient. Strange meows are recorded on her tape recorder, and Abbey calls in a translator of ancient feline languages to help solve the mystery. The alien cat appears suddenly to them and takes Abbey away into its spaceship. Written by Mario R. Coello

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  Cereal Killer (2013)
  (Short and Comedy) Cinematographer Add a Plot »

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  In Vacuo (2013)
  (Short and Drama) Cinematographer Adrian, the teenage son of a powerful shipping tycoon, is kidnapped by two members of a mysterious underground political group. Bound, gagged and isolated, he is indoctrinated with radical philosophy and subjected to various tortures designed to break his spirit. As his father and the media speculate about his fate, Adrian must play along with his captors until he can spot the right moment to save himself. Written by Martins, Holly

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  Existential Surfers (2013)
  by Mario R. Coello (Short, Drama, Fantasy and Mystery) Director Dreaming surfer Johnny imagines himself as Jean-Paul Sartre in 1941 Paris, a trip that has dire consequences for his relationships in the real world.

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  All Things Hidden (2013)
  by Persephone Vandegrift (Short and Drama) Editorial department A woman struggles with her past when she visits her childhood home. All Things Hidden is an inspiring film on domestic violence uniquely told from little girl's POV.

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  Barb on Art (2012)
  Television (Comedy) Cinematographer Boston Southie unwed Mom Barbara gives pointless critiques of historical works of art on her local cable show.

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  Brought to You By (2012)
  by Mario R. Coello (Short and Comedy) Cinematographer As they try to escape zombies, a couple find themselves trapped in a room where others have been turned into zombies by commercial TV.

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  Rosemary's Barbara (2012)
  (Short and Comedy) Cinematographer Boston Southie mom Barbara "Barb" gives birth to Christ reborn to herald the Second Coming and save humanity. An angel appears to announce this to her and let her know there will be no more sinning. Crude Barb won't put up with that and takes action to avoid the Second Coming. Written by Anonymous

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  The Night Man (2012)
  Film by Michael Yates (Drama) Cinematographer The Night Man is a psychological portrait of Max (Michael Eisner) while he experiences a mysterious existential breakdown. His primary symptom is that he sleepwalks at night with no memory of where he goes. His girlfriend June (Kathryn Lyn) has her theories, as does his friend Nick (Hayden Gold). Hypnotism, a séance, faith and medications all fail to help, until Max - (on the edge of sanity, and armed with a video camera) - decides to confront his own subconscious face to face. If you've enjoyed offbeat and surreal stories about identity crises as in The Twilight Zone or the films of Roman Polanski and David Cronenberg, you'll be intrigued by the philosophical questions raised in The Night Man. Written by John Pringle

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  Curse of the Gargoyle! (2011)
  by Mario R. Coello (Short and Comedy) Cinematographer Archeologist Professor Pazzo tries to convince his skeptical student that the ancient object he has just received from a dig is cursed. The curse is milder than the student expects.

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  Attack of the 50 Foot Kitty! (2011)
  by Mario R. Coello (Short and Comedy) Cinematographer On a beautiful 1950's day, a woman is terrorized by a giant cat on the prowl.

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  Amazing (2011)
  Video by Mario R. Coello (Short and Musical) Cinematographer Nikkole flashbacks to her amazing times with her boyfriend while singing in a fim-noirish nightclub with trumpeter Arturo Sandoval.

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  Fat City, New Orleans (2011)
  Film (Comedy, Drama and Romance) Camera and Electrical Department High School Teenagers in 1979 suburb of New Orleans (Fat City) go to nightclubs and discos when the drinking age was just 18 years old and not really enforced. Elvis Costello, The Knack and KC & The Sunshine Band have featured music in this independent film. Its Paul's Senior year and Ashley wants to be his girlfriend, but the cops and a roving eye keeps Paul chasing cheerleaders and young models in his Babylon Modeling class. Tara, Paul's ex-girlfriend causes problems while his pot dealer's girlfriend has other things in mind. Can we say 'shot gun?' This coming of age comedy also has background score by 'That 70's Show' composer, Brett Perry and spotlights the 'high' days of 1979. Written by Anonymous

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  The Church Office (2010)
  Video (Comedy, Drama, Family and Romance) Cinematographer Faith Friendship Forgiveness

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  Very Normal Activity (2010)
  Film (Comedy, Horror and Thriller) Cinematographer A couple claims they have been the victims of a supernatural force infesting their home, but as investigator Dr. Contreras probes for the truth, he learns it is not paranormal activity but very normal activity to blame for the strange events, not the least of which is the wife's affair with the muscular Dante. Both wife Danielle and 'psychic' con artist Butterfly continue to lead naive but sweet husband Micah to believe spirits are haunting their house in this hilariously spot-on spoof. Written by Anonymous

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  Where the Past Begins (2010)
  Video (Short and Musical) Cinematographer A young girl on heroin remembers the good life she used to have and takes steps to get back there.

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  The Man in Dark Glasses (2009)
  Video (Short, Fantasy, Horror and Thriller) Cinematographer After middle-aged waitress Caroline survives her suicide attempt, she finds she is being stalked by a strange man in black clothes and dark glasses. Caroline believes this stranger is a private detective hired by her violent ex-husband, but the stranger's true identity will unveil a dark moment from Caroline's past. Written by Anonymous

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  A French Kiss (2009)
  by Mario R. Coello (Short and Drama) Director Joel and Angelique are best friends. William & Joanne have broken up. Joel's secret crush on Angelique now stands at the crossroads of their friendship & future. William also faces the test of love as he tries to win Joanne back.

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  Smoked! The Chaotic Reality (2009)
  Film (Comedy) Cinematographer What happens when 9 long-time smokers with wildly different personalities have to quit for 6 weeks, all the while being monitored in a Laguna Beach mansion?

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  Poof! You're a Magician (2007)
  Video (Short and Family) Cinematographer Curtis Eugene Lovell II and his lovely assistant Sarah Moser demonstrate magic with everyday objects at a pool party and a park as they make magical bets only they will win! After their magical and comical journey around Long Beach, California, Lovell will break the magicians' code by revealing and teaching the phenomenal tricks to you. The Magic tricks are easy and fun to perform once you know the secrets! Written by Curtis Lovell II

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  Camera Man (2003)
  Video (Short and Comedy) Director Experience life through the lens of Camera Man, a very special person. Is he human? Is he a camera? Or can he be both? In this unique comedy you will journey with him on his quest to discover his place in a crazy, selfish world.

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  Rosewood Avenue (2002)
  Film by Mario R. Coello (Fantasy, Horror and Sci-Fi) Director Recently separated from his wife Stacy after she catches him with another woman, Michael moves into the 1920's Belle View Apartments on Rosewood Avenue. By day his new home seems ideal: persistent blue skies, beds of roses, clean streets and friendly people. But there are also anomalies: the cobwebs suddenly appearing around his apartment, the changing furniture, the partying neighbors in Roaring Twenties costume. Nightfall reveals the street's true sinister nature, when humanoid figures attack residents out in the open, spiriting them off to an unknown fate. Michael witnesses these abductions and thinks he might be going insane, but neighbor Peter has figured out what really is going on. It is up to him to warn Michael to get off the street, before the cheating husband learns that the grass is not always greener on the other side. Written by Mario R. Coello

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  Dog from Another Dimension! (1998)
  by Mario R. Coello (Short and Comedy) Director The appearance of a mysterious dog in a 1950's small town creates hysteria, as a dog expert speculates that the dog may be a Communist, creating further hysteria.

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  Six Minutes Til Sunset (1997)
  by Mario R. Coello (Short) Cinematographer A silent film in which a mysterious preacher discovers a corpse and resurrects it, taking it into the sunset, symbolic of an afterlife.