Marcelo Anciano BA. MA. During the formation of the music videos during the early ‘80’s Marcelo was writing for 3 out of the 5 directors in the fledgling music video world. He later directed over 100 music videos and commercials and for over ten years worked with such diverse talents as Peter Gabriel, Little Richard, Gloria Estefan, Arnold Shwarzenegger and Danny DeVito amongst many others. He formed a film production company that specialised in commercials and music videos with a stable of over 8 film directors with offices in LA and London.
In ‘92 Marcelo wrote ‘Hyde’, a script that was based upon Stevenson’s classic story. Forming Wandering Star Media with Paul & Michael Berrow, they aggressively pursued rights. First with ‘Modesty Blaise’ a highly prized character. Within a week ‘Modesty Blaise’ was at home with Miramax.
Marcelo has produced:
My Name is Modesty. A direct to video DVD showing the origins
of Modesty Blaise. Directed by Scott Spiegel Written by Lee Batchler and Janet
Lee Batchler. Exec Prod Quentin Tarantino.
Semana Santa. A best selling thriller novel by David Hewson. Currently a co-production with Schlemmer Films. Optioned and development started in 1996 shot in 2002 with Mira Sorvino and Olivier Martinez.