In Memory of Anthony Realamuto - by Matthew DeBonis and Alex Frasie

As many of you may have heard, the Valencia Film community has suffered a profound loss of a mentor, and Valencia Film instructor, Anthony Realamuto.

Anthony, was a father, a godfather, a mentor, an encyclopedia of knowledge, a joker, a gardener, a focus zen master, and one heck of a good story teller.

He was all of those and so much more to so many of us.

If there is one thing that is clear, Anthony led a life of service and accomplishment. Over the many years

Anthony embodied that filmmaking bug.

The bug that makes them love what they do.

The bug that makes them work a 12hr plus day and come back the next to do it over again.

The bug that makes anyone feel inspired every day they see a sunrise or sunset.

You better believe Anthony was saying it

*Bavarian Accent*

"Ohhh buddy... pal....golden hour"

The bug that makes them want to share their passion with others.

I could go on for days upon days about how Anthony impacted so many students, colleagues and the many who were able to absorb just a little bit of his knowledge.

Anthony had a love for life, he saw the beauty in the small details, and took the time to nurture those around him. He was a true sense of a gardener and we were all apart of his garden.

Anthony left a legacy that will last in each of us. Thank you for teaching all of us how to light the path ahead.