Hitchcock - The Master of Suspense

Chris Messineo, Director of the NJ Film School, will present "Hitchcock - The Master of Suspense" on Wednesday, June 29th at 7pm at the Madison Public Library.   Sir Alfred Hitchcock directed over 60 films spanning more than half a century. With a distinctive style, both in front and behind the camera, his movies have influenced generations of filmmakers. Watching classic scenes from "Rear Window", "North by Northwest", "Psycho", and "The Birds" we discover what made Hitchcock "the master of suspense".

Mr. Messineo is an award-winning writer and director. He is the founder of Off Stage Films, an independent production company, shooting short films and corporate videos. They have won awards for screenwriting, acting, sound, cinematography, editing, score, and directing.  He has worked as a director, screenwriter, crew member, script reader, screenplay consultant, and film festival judge. Messineo has taught hundreds of students in the tri-state area.  In 1998, he formed the NJ Screenwriter's Group.  They have held over 150 original screenplay readings. In 2002, MoviePoet.com, a free online contest and forum to celebrate the art of short scripts and help bring screenwriters and filmmakers together.


This is a free program that is open to the public.  The Madison Public Library is located at 39 Keep Street in Madison. For further information, call (973) 377-0722, Ext. 226.