Marc Pitre
Assistant Professor of Production Loyola Marymount University
- Los Angeles CA
Award-winning filmmaker and production professor specializing in ethical production practices and collaborative filmmaking.
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Biography
Marc Pitre is a professor of production who brings extensive industry experience and a passion for innovative filmmaking to his teaching at LMU. His pedagogical approach centers on holistic production planning that prioritizes humane conflict resolution as a core value in physical productions, preparing students for collaborative and ethical filmmaking practices.
As an award-winning filmmaker, Pitre recently wrote and directed "Unkind Cut," a short film that has screened at more than 40 festivals across four continents and won Best Short Film Concept at the 2025 Shock-A-Go-Go Film Festival in Beverly Hills. His current project, "Independence," explores themes of historical injustice and contemporary accountability through the story of a Black woman seeking justice for her ancestors' stolen Western land. The short film, planned for production in 2025, serves as a proof-of-concept for a feature-length work.
Throughout his career as a producer and development executive, Pitre has contributed to major international productions, including The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Stealth, and xXx, working alongside renowned actors and filming across multiple continents. His personal projects consistently reflect his commitment to entertaining audiences while addressing meaningful social issues.
Earlier in his career, Pitre's short student film "Show and Prove" earned recognition from the Directors Guild of America and screened at prestigious festivals in New York, Los Angeles, Paris, and other international venues, establishing his reputation for compelling storytelling.
And he still misses the SuperSonics.
As an award-winning filmmaker, Pitre recently wrote and directed "Unkind Cut," a short film that has screened at more than 40 festivals across four continents and won Best Short Film Concept at the 2025 Shock-A-Go-Go Film Festival in Beverly Hills. His current project, "Independence," explores themes of historical injustice and contemporary accountability through the story of a Black woman seeking justice for her ancestors' stolen Western land. The short film, planned for production in 2025, serves as a proof-of-concept for a feature-length work.
Throughout his career as a producer and development executive, Pitre has contributed to major international productions, including The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Stealth, and xXx, working alongside renowned actors and filming across multiple continents. His personal projects consistently reflect his commitment to entertaining audiences while addressing meaningful social issues.
Earlier in his career, Pitre's short student film "Show and Prove" earned recognition from the Directors Guild of America and screened at prestigious festivals in New York, Los Angeles, Paris, and other international venues, establishing his reputation for compelling storytelling.
And he still misses the SuperSonics.
Education
University of Southern California
M.F.A.
Production
Whitman College
B.A.
Economics
Social
Areas of Expertise
Film Producing
Production Scheduling and Budgeting
Line Producing
Short and Feature Film Writing
Video Production
Television Development
Feature Film Development
Big Budget Feature Film Production
Post Production
Production Management
Production Planning
Short Film Directing
Industry Expertise
Education/Learning
Motion Pictures and Film
Research
Writing and Editing
Languages
- Spanish
- French
