"Melini has created something far more interesting than most of what Hollywood has to offer" - "I truly hope someone stands up and gives the money that Davide and his team need and help him get recognised in the bigger film world, because this guy is the future of film" - "Melini’s style and filmmaking history confirms he is part of a new generation of giallo filmmakers that continues to expand upon the genre in exciting ways" - "On the national and international level he is a talent on the rise" - "Melini has a solid future in the horror biz" - "Melini has a fantastic eye for the visual and takes command of his audience from the start and shows a great deal of promise in what could be as his career begins to take off" - "With his unusual style that is infamous among Italian directors, Davide Melini is definately one to watch" - "If this is any indication of the caliber of film he can make, I look forward to his feature-length projects!" - "Melini brings complexity and possibilities to a world of horror that could really use his help" - "Director Davide Melini packs more suspense in just minutes in this short film than many directors do in over an hour and a half of screen time" - "Director Davide Melini seems ambitious and creative" - "One of the up and coming directors I have been keeping my eye on is Davide Melini" - "He is also a great storyteller as well as visionary" - "His stylish and well-crafted short films are definitely a must-see" - "Melini is a sharp director and I want to see what he can do with more material" - "It’s a shame that he hasn’t yet received an offer to make a full-length feature" - "One Filmmaker to have our eyes on in the future... Can't wait for his next upcoming film THE SWEET HAND OF THE WHITE ROSE" - "Davide Melini really knows how to frame and light a shot. I'd love to see what he could do with a feature with complete control like he has in his shorts" - "Davide, escritor y director a su vez, realiza un fenomenal trabajo tras la cámara, con planos dulces (como la mano) y maestros (véanse las secuencias de la niña en el parque) desde el primer minuto" - "Davide Melini ancora una volta fa centro, confezionando in pochi minuti un capolavoro che merita assolutamente di essere visto: ogni scena, ogni inquadratura, ogni particolare è stato sapientemente incastrato, cesellato, affinato, diretto, montato e musicato con una maestria degna di un regista professionista" - "Le inquadrature, rivelano un talento artistico notevole e metodi quasi da manuale" - "Il sottobosco delle produzioni indipendenti ha trovato un nuovo talentuoso autore" - "Il regista riesce anche se con un budget veramente bassissimo, si parla di una cifra intorno ai 300 euro, a realizzare un piccolo miracolo cinematografico" - "Ci auguriamo che Davide possa presto misurarsi col lungometraggio e, soprattutto, che abbia l’occasione di lavorare in Italia: abbiamo bisogno di lui, di spaventi, di pulp, di azione, di gioventù - "Non ci sono dubbi sul fatto che avrà successo e che saprà distinguersi tra i giovani emergenti che cercano di farsi un nome, in Italia e all'estero. Davide non solo è sulla buona strada, ma rischia davvero di fare un ottima carriera, visti già i promettentissimi lavori che ha proposto" - "Davide Melini, sicuramente uno dei nomi più interessanti del sottobosco cinematografico di genere" - "Siamo di fronte ad un nuovo talento registico italiano da tenere d'occhio" - "La regia di Davide è sempre più autoritaria e sicura e lo si vede in ogni fotogrammo, nella ottima scelta dei due protagonisti e in particolare nel dare ai personaggi un'anima capace di comunicare con coloro che guarda le immagini" - "La regia di Melini è molto pimpante e fumettistica tanto da dare l'idea di tradurre in immagini le tavole di un ipotetico storyboard" - "Una regia da manuale inanella una serie di inquadrature, che giocano con il genere" - "Un giovane regista da tener d'occhio" - "Il regista dimostra di avere talento da vendere" - "Il regista si impossessa della camera, regalando dinamici movimenti di macchina"

DAVIDE MELINI'S

DAVIDE MELINI'S

TOHORROR FILM FESTIVAL

TOHORROR FILM FESTIVAL

HORROR QUEST FILM FESTIVAL

HORROR QUEST FILM FESTIVAL

PECTORANUM MOVIES

PECTORANUM MOVIES

EPIZEPHIRY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

EPIZEPHIRY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

ROMA3 FILM TEATRO FESTIVAL

ROMA3 FILM TEATRO FESTIVAL

KARDIOPALMO THRILLER HORROR CINE FESTIVAL

KARDIOPALMO THRILLER HORROR CINE FESTIVAL

MUESTRA DE CINE DE FUENGIROLA

MUESTRA DE CINE DE FUENGIROLA

INDIE HORROR - BEST INDEPENDENT FILM OF THE YEAR

INDIE HORROR - BEST INDEPENDENT FILM OF THE YEAR

THE INDEPENDENT ARTISTS FILM FESTIVAL

THE INDEPENDENT ARTISTS FILM FESTIVAL

JONIO IN CORTO

JONIO IN CORTO

SOUTH AFRICAN HORRORFEST

SOUTH AFRICAN HORRORFEST

TABLOID WITCH AWARDS

TABLOID WITCH AWARDS

KILLER FILM FESTIVAL

KILLER FILM FESTIVAL

Certamen de Cortometrajes Comarca de la Axarquia

Certamen de Cortometrajes Comarca de la Axarquia

CINEMALAGA SHORT FILM COMPETITION

CINEMALAGA SHORT FILM COMPETITION

BALTICON FILM FESTIVAL

BALTICON FILM FESTIVAL

CESUR EN CORTO

CESUR EN CORTO

MALAGA SPANISH FILM FESTIVAL

MALAGA SPANISH FILM FESTIVAL

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Goodbye 2009...

Today, December 31, it’s time, for me, to make the year balance. I spent the last twelve months for the production of ‘The sweet hand of the White Rose’. The new short will be ready on 2010. Although I didn’t have to much free time, these are the most important informations: my penultimate short (‘The Puzzle’) has been screened in the italian television and it’s also been selected for five festival finals. The reviews are 21 (12 of them are from US) and the interviews are 3. I also opened the blogs of my first two shorts: ‘Amore Estremo’ and ‘La Sceneggiatura’. Now I’m planning the future film…
Happy New Year to everyone!

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

The italian blog of 'La Sceneggiatura'

A few month ago, I opened a blog of my first short, called 'Amore Estremo' ('Extreme Love'). Well, now the blog of my second short, called 'La Sceneggiatura' ('The Screenplay') is available too. In there, you can find a lots of informations, pictures, curiosity, etc. The blog is in italian language.
Enjoy.

Friday, December 25, 2009

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' - Official Poster

Like I promised, today I've put up the poster (created by Daniel Tamayo) of my new short movie. You can also read below the technical data. The short will be ready for the beginning of 2010.
MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone!

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Some news before Christmas

A new review of 'The Puzzle' came out on "The movies made me do it". I'm a little bit surprise, because it's the first time that someone criticises the audio (it was muffled). The truth is that we have converted the movie on NTSC format and I really don't know if we lost quality (I can't watch it in a normal dvd player!). This point is very important for me, because my new short will be available on PAL and NTSC format too. We'll see anyway... Push here to read the review. You can also find some informations about 'The Puzzle' on "The Horror Section" (push here and go at the end of the page) and "Quelli che il venerdí" (push here). I remember that tomorrow, I'll put up the official poster of 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' and the technical data.
¡FELIZ FIESTAS!

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Working...

What will I do in the future? After 'The sweet hand of the White Rose', which will be my next film? It's time to plan the job for the next year! So I start to work on that. I have some projects in my mind... Anyway on December, 25, I'll put up the official poster and the technical data of the new short.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Today is the night!

'The Puzzle' will be screened this evening at 23:20 on "Coming Soon Television" (Sky - Channel 180). The short will be also screened again, tomorrow at 12:00 and at 20:30. I want to say thanks to Ezekiel Montes (producer), Cachito Noguera (actress) and Alessandro Fornari (actor), Biktor Kero (editor) and all the people that worked in the project.
Watch the short, in streaming, here and enjoy the night!!!

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

'The Puzzle' - A new review

This time is Chuck Conry that talks about 'The Puzzle' on the american web site, called "Zombies don't run". For reading his review, just push here. Thanks a lot, Chuck!

Monday, December 7, 2009

Two words about 'The Puzzle'

You can find some words about 'The Puzzle' in these american web sites: "Hey! Look Behind You" (push here to read it) and "The Wit and Weirdness of Al Bruno III" (push here to read it).
Yesterday I've spoken to Christian Valente about the sound of the new short and he said to me that everything will be ready for the beginning of the new year.
Soon other news.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

'The Puzzle' - A new review

Hello again! I'm writing today, for informing that 'The Puzzle' has been reviewed by "Bloofer Lady" on the web called "Horror Crypt". Push here to read it. American people continue to show their love for my short. Thanks again!

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

'The Puzzle' in television

I'm happy to say that 'The Puzzle' will be screened in the italian television! It will be possible watching my short on "Coming Soon Television" (Sky - Channel 180), the next thursday at 23:20 and friday at 12:00 and at 20:30.