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David Sosna

  • Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
  • Actor
  • Producer
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Inspired by a True Story A successful artist looks back with loving memories on the summer of his defining year, 1974. He befriends an elderly alcoholic genius painter who has turned his back not only on art, but on life. The two form what appears to be a tenuous relationship at first, between a student and master. The student wants to learn all the secrets the master has locked away inside his head and heart. But time has not been kind to the old master and his life and work have lost their meaning. Over the course of the summer the studentÂ’s enthusiasm and innocence rekindles the masterÂ’s artistic passion. Together, they give one another a priceless gift. The student learns to see the world through the eyes of an artist, while the master remembers how to see past the ugliness in life and once again embrace the beauty. This story is based on a real life experience. One Master. One Student. One Summer to Dream.
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Local Color (2006)
David Sosna is known for The Blues Brothers (1980), 48 Hrs. (1982) and Point of No Return (1993). He has been married to Nancy Elizabeth Velasquez since 3 September 1989. He was previously married to Suzan Mischer.
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    • Awards
      • 1 win total

    Known for

    John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, and The Blues Brothers in The Blues Brothers (1980)
    The Blues Brothers
    7.9
    • Second Unit or Assistant Director
    • 1980
    Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte in 48 Hrs. (1982)
    48 Hrs.
    6.9
    • Second Unit or Assistant Director
    • 1982
    Bridget Fonda in Point of No Return (1993)
    Point of No Return
    6.1
    • Second Unit or Assistant Director
    • 1993
    Child's Play 3 (1991)
    Child's Play 3
    5.2
    • Trash Picker(as David O. Sosna)
    • 1991

    Credits

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    Second Unit or Assistant Director

    • Desperation (2006)
      Desperation
      5.3
      TV Movie
      • first assistant director
      • 2006
    • Local Color (2006)
      Local Color
      6.8
      • first assistant director
      • 2006
    • Kelly Rutherford and James Denton in Threat Matrix (2003)
      Threat Matrix
      5.9
      TV Series
      • first assistant director
      • 2003–2004
    • Tom Sizemore in Robbery Homicide Division (2002)
      Robbery Homicide Division
      7.9
      TV Series
      • first assistant director
      • 2002–2003
    • The Shining (1997)
      The Shining
      6.1
      TV Mini Series
      • first assistant director (as David O. Sosna)
      • 1997
    • William Baldwin and Cindy Crawford in Fair Game (1995)
      Fair Game
      4.4
      • assistant director
      • 1995
    • Keanu Reeves and Aitana Sánchez-Gijón in A Walk in the Clouds (1995)
      A Walk in the Clouds
      6.7
      • first assistant director
      • 1995
    • Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, and Emma Thompson in Junior (1994)
      Junior
      4.8
      • first assistant director
      • 1994
    • Richard Dreyfuss, Emilio Estevez, and Rosie O'Donnell in Another Stakeout (1993)
      Another Stakeout
      5.6
      • first assistant director
      • 1993
    • The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom (1993)
      The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom
      6.6
      TV Movie
      • first assistant director
      • 1993
    • Bridget Fonda in Point of No Return (1993)
      Point of No Return
      6.1
      • first assistant director
      • 1993
    • Jennifer Connelly and Frank Whaley in Career Opportunities (1991)
      Career Opportunities
      5.9
      • first assistant director
      • 1991
    • Michael J. Fox and James Woods in The Hard Way (1991)
      The Hard Way
      6.4
      • first assistant director
      • 1991
    • Dream On (1990)
      Dream On
      7.6
      TV Series
      • first assistant director
      • 1990
    • Lock Up (1989)
      Lock Up
      6.4
      • first assistant director
      • 1989

    Actor

    • Local Color (2006)
      Local Color
      6.8
      • College Dean
      • 2006
    • The Shining (1997)
      The Shining
      6.1
      TV Mini Series
      • AA Gene
      • 1997
    • Molly Ringwald, Rob Lowe, Laura San Giacomo, Gary Sinise, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Ruby Dee, Corin Nemec, and Bill Fagerbakke in The Stand (1994)
      The Stand
      7.1
      TV Mini Series
      • Man
      • 1994
    • Bridget Fonda in Point of No Return (1993)
      Point of No Return
      6.1
      • Operative with Headset
      • 1993
    • Child's Play 3 (1991)
      Child's Play 3
      5.2
      • Trash Picker (as David O. Sosna)
      • 1991
    • Michael J. Fox and James Woods in The Hard Way (1991)
      The Hard Way
      6.4
      • Frog Dog Vendor (as David O. Sosna)
      • 1991
    • Eddie Murphy in Coming to America (1988)
      Coming to America
      7.1
      • Cartier Delivery Man
      • 1988
    • Glenn Close and Mandy Patinkin in Maxie (1985)
      Maxie
      5.5
      • Assistant Director
      • 1985
    • Into the Night (1985)
      Into the Night
      6.4
      • Kalijak Assistant Director
      • 1985
    • Blast-Off Girls (1967)
      Blast-Off Girls
      4.3
      • Recording Studio Manager
      • 1967

    Producer

    • Local Color (2006)
      Local Color
      6.8
      • line producer
      • 2006
    • Bridget Fonda in Point of No Return (1993)
      Point of No Return
      6.1
      • associate producer
      • 1993
    • Eddie Murphy in Coming to America (1988)
      Coming to America
      7.1
      • associate producer
      • 1988
    • Into the Night (1985)
      Into the Night
      6.4
      • associate producer
      • 1985
    • John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, and The Blues Brothers in The Blues Brothers (1980)
      The Blues Brothers
      7.9
      • associate producer
      • 1980

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    Local Color
    Trailer 2:34
    Local Color

    Personal details

    • Alternative name
      • David O. Sosna
    • Spouses
        Nancy Elizabeth VelasquezSeptember 3, 1989 - present
    • Parents
        Frank Sosna
    • Other works
      Computer Systems Designer on Feature Film 'War Games'

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