Charles Unger's cinematic journey commenced at the tender age of 12, when he boldly ventured into scriptwriting, crafting a spec script for the TV anime series, Battle of the Planets. This auspicious beginning laid the groundwork for a lifelong passion for filmmaking. Six years later, upon graduating as a Fine Art major from the esteemed La Guardia High School of Music and Art in New York City, Charlie had already amassed a impressive portfolio, comprising several stop-motion animation films that showcased his technical prowess and artistic vision.
Charlie's academic endeavors persevered at the University of Southern California's esteemed School of Cinema-Television, where he proudly earned his degree in the early 1990s.
Following his academic achievement, Charlie's professional journey took a significant turn as he was welcomed into the prestigious Motion Picture Editor's Guild, a distinguished organization that represents the interests of film and television editors.
As a member of this esteemed guild, Charlie embarked on a successful career in the film industry, contributing his expertise to numerous union-backed feature films while concurrently dedicating his creative energies to crafting original screenplays.
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Charlie embarked on a creative endeavor in the late 1990s, penning and helming a low-budget, 80-minute feature film, Mr. Lucke, which garnered extraordinary exposure primarily due to the sudden celebrity status of its female lead, Jerri Manthey, a renowned personality from Survivor 2, who also graced the cover of Playboy magazine.
This cinematic venture, Mr. Lucke, was subsequently featured on Entertainment Tonight, a prominent entertainment news program, and E! News Daily, a 24-hour entertainment news channel, thereby increasing its visibility and appeal to a broader audience.
Moreover, Mr. Lucke received critical acclaim from Entertainment Weekly, a leading entertainment publication, which praised its "slick" style, underscoring the film's technical and artistic merit.
The cinematic masterpiece in question made its debut at the prestigious Independent Film Project's 2001 Feature Film Market in the bustling metropolis of New York City, subsequently opening up avenues for on-line distribution through the esteemed online retail giant, Amazon.com.
In the same year, Charlie, the visionary filmmaker, relocated to the vibrant state of Texas, where he assumed a teaching role at the esteemed Southern Methodist University in Dallas, sharing his expertise in film production and digital film editing with the next generation of cinematic talent.
Charlie's renewed passion for film and his experience as a teacher converged to spark a creative endeavor - a dramatic comedy that delves into the lives of college students. This endeavor, his fifth screenplay, titled Come Together, garnered significant recognition as a FINALIST in the prestigious Latino Screenplay Competition.
Charlie, while busy concluding the post-production process on the film "Come Together", simultaneously edited the highly acclaimed NBC TV documentary "Farrah's Story", a poignant portrayal of Farrah Fawcett's courageous battle against cancer, which garnered immense popularity, ranking as the highest-rated prime-time documentary of 2009.
Subsequently, "Come Together" received widespread recognition, earning the prestigious PLATINUM REEL AWARD at The Nevada Film Festival in November 2009, and later, the SILVER ACE AWARD at the Las Vegas Film Festival in June 2010, further solidifying its reputation as a standout production.
Charlie, a talented screenwriter and director, has had a notable career in the film industry. His work, Come Together, was released on DVD by Indican Pictures on July 20th, 2010, marking a significant milestone in his professional journey.
Since then, Charlie has continued to hone his craft, penning two more screenplays that showcase his impressive writing skills. Moreover, he has also ventured into the realm of animation, directing The Punky Pets: International Icon, a captivating short film that has the potential to launch a TV series.
Interestingly, Charlie's producing partner and wife, Paula, has been instrumental in bringing this project to life, and together they are working tirelessly to bring this exciting new series to audiences worldwide.
