"In a sad case of tragic irony, a 34-year-old filmmaker struck and killed by a driver who blew a red light in Brooklyn last Sunday was the son of a famous Dominican documentarian - who was also killed in a car accident seven years ago."
"Arturo Báez Cordero, son of prominent filmmaker Fernando Báez Mella and Dominican singer Maria Cordero, followed in his father's footsteps, launching a career in film as part owner of his production company, Unicornio Films. Báez Cordero later founded his own production company in New Jersey with his actress wife, Lia Lizardo, according to his LinkedIn profile."
"Báez Mella grew up in a family of photographers and filmmakers, including his grandfather Tuto Báez, who directed the D.R.'s first feature film, according to reports. Báez Mella is known as a pioneering documentarian in his home country, directing films including the D.R.'s 2017 Oscar contribution, "Flor de Azucar" and many documentaries about nature conservation and social issues."
A 34-year-old filmmaker was struck and killed in Brooklyn after a driver blew a red light. The victim, Arturo Báez Cordero, was the son of filmmaker Fernando Báez Mella and singer Maria Cordero. Fernando Báez Mella died at age 61 in a car accident in July 2018 on the Duarte Highway while traveling to a vacation home in Jarabacoa. Fernando Báez Mella grew up in a family of photographers and filmmakers, including his grandfather Tuto Báez. Arturo worked as part owner of Unicornio Films, later founding Oeuvre Studios in New Jersey with his wife, Lia Lizardo. His credits include directing and editing short films, commercials, and music videos for clients such as Sony Music and Reebok. Oeuvre Studios' stated aim emphasizes using film as a force for good.
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