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The Maestro

Xander Berkeley, Sarah Clarke, Leo Marks, producer David J. Philips and director Adam Cushman

Monday, February 18, 2019

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Monday, February 18, 2019



After the Second World War, budding film composer Jerry Herst moves to Hollywood to study with infamous master teacher Mario Caste lnuovo-Tedesco.

Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco was a highly notable composer of over 200 Hollywood films in the 1940’s and 1950’s. Often receiving zero credit for his work, Mario went on to mentor some of our greatest film composers including John Williams, Randy Newman, Henry Mancini, Jerry Goldsmith and Andre Previn. The film is based on letters that examine Tedesco's teachings and his relationship with student Jerry Herst (played by newcomer Leo Marks), focusing on both the finer points of art and expression, as well as the realities of post-war Hollywood.

THE MAESTRO won several awards on the festival circuit including the Audience Award for Best Film and the Jury Award for Best Actor (Xander Berkeley) at the Tallgrass Film Festival.  The film also received Best Film awards from Classical Arts Film Festival in Napa Valley, Lake Charles Film Festival, Mexico International Film Festival, and the Youth Jury Award for Best Film at the Rhode Island Film Festival. 

Xander received the Best Actor Award from The Oaxaca Filmfest and The Albuquerque Film and Music Experience.  

THE MAESTRO marks the last film for the late Jon Polito. 

THE MAESTRO will hit theaters February 15th, then DVD and all digital platforms on February 19th.