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"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" - "The talent of Davide Melini is evident in the few minutes of the film. You can see he has a talent with suspense films and I really hope there will be a full length production from him" - "Davide’s shorts have been winning him accolaids and awards as well as being selected for numerous film festivals. Clearly a talented man to keep your eyes on" - "Melini proves he can competently tell a story that keeps our interest, and most importantly, his direction and use of camera movement is what best shows his style, a frenetic tide that rises until the final slam-bang ending" - "Director Davide Melini, aware that every second counts, is able to evoke similar visceral moments to early Lucio Fulci, Dario Argento, and Mario Bava through highly stylized camera work" - "How Melini tells their stories in this film is imaginative and visually dramatic, and although the “message” at the end of the film feels a bit heavy-handed, it’s shot through with feeling that makes it go straight to your heart. It’s a moving and beautiful film" - "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" -"Melini is definitely somebody to watch" - "Melini shows us some of his talents he spins things around, making it stand out above most short movies" - "The director can easily tell a story visually, and he knows when and how to use the camera, and has an eye for interesting compositions" - "Melini’s use of the camera is one that is belonging to the feature" - "Melini has created a short film here that is both stylishly appealing and emotionally satisfying" - "He's an aspiring Italian film maker that brings with him all of the attributes that has made Italy famous in the world of horror" -"With THE PUZZLE, Italian filmmaker Davide Melini makes a basic idea interesting and creates a disturbing and fascinating movie with very little run time" - "Director Davide Melini manages to take two somewhat tortured concepts and put them together creating a clever, captivating, well paced short film" -"Melini shows us what direction he wants to go in film making. Let ‘s hope he will have more of this goodness for us in the future" - "Melini is able to create a haunting atmosphere with color and lighting" - "The Italian writer/director certainly knows how to tell a story" -"Melini manages to create a good atmosphere, momentary tension, a few effective jump scares and last moment twist" -"Estamos ante un cortometraje de escasos 5 minutos donde Davide Melini realiza una gran labor de dirección" -"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" - "Con una sola localización, dos actores, y menos de 5 minutos de duración, Davide Melini consiguió crear un thriller en toda regla que funcionó a la perfección, consiguiendo buenos comentarios tanto de la crítica como del público, e incluso ha sido emitido por diferentes cadenas de televisión" - "Nuevamente Melini demuestra una gran destreza detrás de la cámara" - "Davide Melini, "L'Enfant Prodige" del Cinema Horror Italiano" - "Con il ritorno in scena di uno dei più importanti registi horror italiani di questi ultimi anni, il giallo italiano si prepara a festeggiare in grande il suo 50º compleanno" -"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" - "Davide Melini, uno dei registi più rappresentativi nel campo dell’indipendente italiano" - "La paura protagonista dei lavori di Melini viene da lontano, da quell’ignoto e quasi dimenticato cinema horror italiano che viene sempre citato e omaggiato ma al quale pochi (a parte Melini) riescono a dare continuità" -"Davide Melini - Pioniere italiano del genere horror" - "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" - "Il regista inscena un dramma umano e lo rappresenta attraverso la metafora di una vicenda fantasy-horror che niente concede all'improvvisazione, all'ingenuo entusiasmo dilettantesco o ai ritmi sonnacchiosi e melensi di certe produzioni televisive" - "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" - "Chi mi segue da un pò sa tranquillamente che spesso mi diletto a sponsorizzare ottimi giovani registi italiani in fase di crescita, uno dei più promettenti è stato senza dubbio l'italo spagnolo Davide Melini" -"Eppure, di autori interessanti ce ne sono. Uno di questi è Davide Melini, sceneggiatore e regista di cortometraggi e assistente alla regia in diversi film" - "Il regista si impossessa della camera, regalando dinamici movimenti di macchina"

domenica 30 novembre 2014

'Deep Shock' in Naples (Italy)

Hi folks! Check out the new article of 'Deep Shock', written by Frenck Coppola, than has come out on the "Frenck Cinema" website (click here). Many thanks!!!

sabato 29 novembre 2014

'Deep Shock' in New York (US)

This evening I'd like to invite to to read the new great article of 'Deep Shock', written by Antonio Vicenty, that has come out on the "Eyepus" website (click here). Thanks a lot!!!

My films are screening today in Mexico!

I'm glad to report that 'The Puzzle' and 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' will be screened today in the final of the "Inferno - Muestra de Cine de Terror y Fantástico", which will held at "La Casa del Cine", in Mexico City (Mexico). Check out the festival program here.
Congratulations to all the casts & crews!!!

venerdì 28 novembre 2014

'Deep Shock' again in Barcelona (Spain)

Hi to everyone! Check out the new article of 'Deep Shock', written by Juan Antonio Barnes, that has come out on the "Terror Weekend" website (click here). Many thanks!!!

giovedì 27 novembre 2014

'Deep Shock' in Lecce (Italy)

This evening I'd like to invite you to check out the new article of 'Deep Shock', written by Parasomnia Sorrow, that has come out on the "Darkveins" website (click here). Many thanks!!!

mercoledì 26 novembre 2014

'Deep Shock' in Brescia (Italy)

Good evening folks! Check out the new great article of 'Deep Shock', written by Davide Longoni, that has come out on "La Zona Morta" website (click here). Thanks a lot!!!

martedì 25 novembre 2014

'Deep Shock' in Bologna (Italy)

Today I want to invite you to check out the new article of 'Deep Shock', written by Giulio De Gaetano, that came out on the "Through the Black Hole" website (click here). Thanks a lot!!!

lunedì 24 novembre 2014

'Deep Shock' in Milan (Italy)

This evening I'd like to invite you to read the new great article of 'Deep Shock', written by Marinella Landi, that has come out on the "Non Solo Gore" website (click here). Many thanks!!!

My films go back to Mexico

My films go back to Mexico! I'm very happy to announce that 'The Puzzle' and 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' are an official selection at the "Inferno - Muestra de Cine de Terror y Fantástico". the festival will held from November 26 to December 13 at "La Casa del Cine" in Mexico City. Check out the festival program here.
Congratulations to all the casts & crews!!!

domenica 23 novembre 2014

'Deep Shock' in Rome (Italy)

Hi folks!!! This evening I'd like to invite you to check out the new article of 'Deep Shock', written by Gilda Signoretti, that has come out on the "Ingenere Cinema" website (click here). Many thanks!!!

sabato 22 novembre 2014

'The Puzzle' - New great Italian review

Hello to all friends!!! Today I want to invite you to check out the new interview with the great Bill Oberts jr., that has come out on the Italian website "Darkveins" (click here). The actor has recently finished filming the TV series "The Dark Cinema", directed and produced by Cheryl Compton and heardquartered in Los Angeles. I'm very, very proud that the actor who won a "Daytime Emmy Award" for his role in 'Take this Lollipop" named 'The Puzzle' in his interview. Over 500 short films have been received from around the world and it's a big honor to be part of this important TV series.
In the same web you can also read the new great review of 'The Puzzle', written by Parasomnia Sorrow (click here). Thanks a lot!!!

venerdì 21 novembre 2014

'Deep Shock' in Tokyo (Japan)

Today I want to invite you to read the new great article of 'Deep Shock', that has come out on the "Aghi - The Japanese Association of the Italian Horror" website. The article has been written by Naoki Takuno and, fortunately, it's in Italian. Check it out here. Thanks a lot!!!

giovedì 20 novembre 2014

The radio interview with Alberto Ortega and me is up!!!

The radio interview, realized by David Fournier, with Alberto Ortega (Production Designer) and me is available online! A big thanks to all "RTV Marbella" and also to Carla Bordoli. Click here to listen the interview.

mercoledì 19 novembre 2014

New interview on PTV Málaga (Spanish TV)

After the radio interview, it's time to go back on television! José Vega (1st Assistant Director), Alberto Ortega (Production Designer), Rubén FX and Elisa Rengel (Visual Effects) and me will be the guest of the program "De Cortos", conducted by Diego Banderas on "PTV Málaga". It will be a good opportunity to talk about 'Deep Shock'.

martedì 18 novembre 2014

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' screens today in Navarra (Spain)

I'm glad to report that 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' will be screened today at 7:30 pm in the final of the "Horror Online Art", which will held at the "Café con Letras", in Estela, Navarra (Spain). Check out the festival program here.
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!

New interview today on "RTV Marbella" (Spanish radio)

This evening, me and Alberto Ortega (Production Designer) will be the special guests in the radio program "Estamos en la Nubes", conducted by David Fournier. The program will go on air on "RTV Marbella" (frequency 107.6) and also on www.rtvmarbella.tv. 'Deep Shock' will be the main topic of the interview. I'm waiting all of you at 8:30 pm!!!

lunedì 17 novembre 2014

'Deep Shock' in Namur (Belgium)

Today I want to invite you to read the new great article of 'Deep Shock', written by Rigs Mordo, that has come out on the "Toxic Crypt" website (click here). Thanks a lot!!!

domenica 16 novembre 2014

"Theatre of Blood": Special Tribute to Italian Horror Films

The popular Swedish website "Theatre of Blood" has paid a real tribute to the "giallo" and the Italian horror films. In the article, written by Arif Tholander, it talks about Mario Bava, Dario Argento, Lucio Fulci, Sergio Martino, Antonio Margheriti, Massimo Dallamano, Umberto Lenzi, Riccardo Freda, Lamberto Bava, Michese Soavi, Aldo Lado, etc. Many films are also analyzed, with a special eye about music (Ennio Morricone and the Goblin are mentioned). A complete tribute, full of photographs, that spanning the entire history of Italin Horror. And I'm really, really proud to see that my name appears in the article!!! I'm considered one of the most promising Italian horror director! Being in this article with all the best Italian horror directors, is certainly a great honor!!! Click here to read the article.

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' screens today in England

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' will be screened today at the final of the "Worcestershire Film Festival", that it will take place at the "Worcester Arts Workshop", in the City of Worcester, Worcestershire (England). Check out the jury review of the short here. Congratulations to all the cast & crew and... Good luck!!!

sabato 15 novembre 2014

'Deep Shock' in Valencia (Spain)

Today I want to invite you to check out the new great article of 'Deep Shock', written by Rosa Labrandero, that has come out on the "Cinelodeon" website (click here). Many thanks!!!

giovedì 13 novembre 2014

'Deep Shock' in Robina (Australia)

A new article of 'Deep Shock', written by David Chopping, has come out on the "Extreme Horror Cinema" website (click here to read it). This is what they said on their Facebook page: "Come assist Deep Shock in becoming the best Giallo based short film possible!". Thanks a lot!!!

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' goes back to England!

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' goes back to England!!! I'm really proud to announce that my latest short film is an official selection at the "Worcestershire Film Festival", that it will take place from 14th to 16 of November in the City of Worcester (Worcestershire). Check out the festival program here.
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

mercoledì 12 novembre 2014

'Deep Shock' arrives to Strasburg, Pennsylvania (US)

The 'Deep Shock' crowdfunding campaign arrives on the popular website "Gruesome Hertzogg"! The article has been written by Scott Charles Geiter. Check it out here. Many thanks!!!

Interviews with Paco Roma and Erica Prior


Take a look at the interviews with Paco Roma and Erica Prior. The actors are part of the cast of 'Deep Shock' and they will give life to the characters of Father Jonathan McRoberts and Helen Taylor. Please support us, spread the word and help our crowdfdunding campaign here. Take a gander to the right at our fantastic perks! Paco and Erica are waiting you!!!

martedì 11 novembre 2014

'Deep Shock' in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (US)

Today I'd like to invite you to check out the new article of 'Deep Shock', written by Tim Gross, that has come out on the "Gross Movie Reviews" website (click here). Thanks a lot!

'Deep Shock' is always more international!

'Deep Shock' is becoming more and more international! The movie will be shot in English and then subtitles in Italian, Spanish, German and Danish. For now, these are our official translators: Marta Carrillo (English), Augusto Melini (Italian), Fabel Aguilera (Spanish), Darius Bolurtschian (German) and Pilar Orquín (Danish).
Be scared, because 'Deep Shock' is coming soon!!!

lunedì 10 novembre 2014

'Deep Shock' in Cádiz (Spain)

Hello friends!!! Today I want to invite you to read the new article of 'Deep Shock', written by Jesús Calderón, that has come out on the "DeTerror" website (click here). Many thanks!!!

domenica 9 novembre 2014

'Deep Shock' in Athens (Greece)

Good evening! I'd like to invite you to read the new article of 'Deep Shock', written by Fotis Anthimos, that has come out on the "Bloody Fever" website (click here). Check out the film cast here. Thanks a lot!

sabato 8 novembre 2014

'Deep Shock' in Whitesburg, Kentucky (US)

Today I'd like to invite you to check out the new article of 'Deep Shock', written by Rickey Russell, that has come out on the "A Southern Life in Scandalous Times" website (click here). Thanks a lot!

venerdì 7 novembre 2014

'Deep Shock' in Buenos Aires (Argentina)

Hello everyone!!! Check out the new article of 'Deep Shock', written by Cecilia Gradin, that has come out on the "Hellbound Heart" website (click here). Thanks a lot!

giovedì 6 novembre 2014

'Deep Shock' in Taranto (Italy)

Hello folks!!! I'd like to invite you to read the new great article of 'Deep Shock', written by Nico Donvito, that has come out on the "50/50 Thriller" website (click here). Thanks a lot!

mercoledì 5 novembre 2014

'Deep Shock' in Lancaster (England)

This evening, I'd like to invite you to read the new great article of 'Deep Shock', written by Sean Branningan, that has come out on the "Dead Post" website (click here). Thanks a lot!

martedì 4 novembre 2014

'Deep Shock' in Manchester (England)!

This evening, I'd like to invite you to read the new great article of 'Deep Shock', written by Steph Andruskjak, that has come out on the "Horror Cult Films" website (click here). Thanks a lot!

lunedì 3 novembre 2014

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' - Special Award in Casabermeja City

Yesterday afternoon, the City of Casabermeja awarded me for the short film 'The sweet hand of the White Rose'. I also spoke about my new film 'Deep Shock' and introduced the film's cast.
Remember that the crowdfunding campaign is open, where everyone can help with a small contribution. We offer a unique opportunity and some fantastic perks!!! Click here to enter in the "Indiegogo" campaign.
'Deep Shock' is coming!!!

domenica 2 novembre 2014

'Deep Shock' in Los Angeles, California (US)

A new article of 'Deep Shock', written by Elena Anele, has come out on the "Spanish Fear" website. Click here to read it. Thanks a lot!!!

sabato 1 novembre 2014

'Deep Shock' in Hackettstown, New Jersey (US)

This evening, I'd like to invite you to read the new great article of 'Deep Shock', written by James Harris, that has come out on the "Doc Terror" website (click here). Thanks a lot!

'Deep Shock' official website!!!

I'm really proud to announce the 'Deep Shock' official website. Check it out here and enjoy it!!!