Research into a director and their previous work...

1. M A R T I N
S C O R S E S E
By Nick Webber

2. Background
• Martin Charles Scorsese( commonly known as Marty) was born on November
17, 1942, in New York City, to Italian-American parents Catherine (Cappa) and
Charles Scorsese. He was raised in the neighborhood of Little Italy, which later
provided the inspiration for several of his films.
• Scorsese proudly earned the B.S. degree in film communications in 1964,
followed by an M.A. in the same field in 1966.During this time, he made
numerous prize-winning short films including The Big Shave, and directed his
first feature film, Who's That Knocking at My Door. He is also an actor, film
historian, screenwriter and producer on the side.

3. Known For...

4. Trade Marks
• Often begins his films with segments taken from the middle or end of the story
Makes use of slow motion techniques

5. Some Awards...