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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"

martedì 28 febbraio 2017

'Deep Shock' in Łódź (Poland)

'Deep Shock' arrives for the first time in Poland! This evening I'd like to invite you to read the new great article, written by Michael Klimczak, that has come out on the "Dobry Horror" website (click here). Many thanks!!!

lunedì 27 febbraio 2017

'Deep Shock' arrives in Prague (Czech Republic)

'Deep Shock' lands for the first time in Prague! Check out the promotional teaser and a few lobby cards of my new short film on the famous "CSFD" website (click here). Thanks!!!

domenica 26 febbraio 2017

'Deep Shock' goes to Northampton (England)

Today I'm happy to report that the article nº 20 about 'Deep Shock' is up! You can read it on "The Rotting Zombie" website (click here). The news has been written by Daniel Simmonds. Many thanks!!!

sabato 25 febbraio 2017

'Deep Shock' lands for the first time in London (England)

Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge and the Big Ben... Yeah!!! Today 'Deep Shock' is for the first time in London! I'm extremely proud to announce that my short film has been included in the "Scream", the England nº 1 horror magazine (click here)! The article has been written by Jessy Williams. I'm truly honored... Thanks a lot!!!

venerdì 24 febbraio 2017

'Deep Shock' arrives in Saint-Martin-Boulogne (France)

Today I'm very proud to announce that 'Deep Shock' arrived for the first time in France! Go to read the eighteenth article about my short film, written by Alexandre Tristram, that has come out on the popular "Cinema Club" website (click here). Thanks a lot!!!

giovedì 23 febbraio 2017

Muireann Bird - New interview in Vienna (Austria)

"I think the idea of a hidding psychosis, or an unhealed trauma is really terrifying one so yes!".
Irish actress Muireann Bird explains how she gave life to the difficult character of Sarah Taylor, star of 'Deep Shock'. This evening I want to invite you to read her fantastic interview, realized by Michael Haberfelner for the "Search my Trash" website (click here).
Below you can see a promotional lobby card for the film. Well done!!!

mercoledì 22 febbraio 2017

'Deep Shock': the last stop is Bologna (Italy)

Last Italian stop before going to Austria... Today 'Deep Shock' arrives in Bologna! I want invite you to read the new great article, written by Giulio De Gaetano, that has come out on the "Through the Black Hole" website (click here). Thanks a lot!!!

martedì 21 febbraio 2017

'Deep Shock' goes to Mantua (Italy)

Two more days in Italy! My new short film 'Deep Shock' tonight goes to Mantua! I'd like to show you the article nº 16, written by Vanessa Varini, that has come out on the "Gattaracinefila" website (click here). Thanks a lot!!!

lunedì 20 febbraio 2017

'Deep Shock' in Cagliari (Italy)

"The video quality is impressive, as well as the music, in perfect harmony with the athmospheres".
'Deep Shock' goes to the beautiful island of Sardinia: the fifteenth great article about my new short film comes from Cagliari! Check it out on the "Horror Italy" website (click here). The article has been written by Alessandro Pesce. Thanks a lot!!!

domenica 19 febbraio 2017

'Deep Shock' arrives in Taranto (Italy)

Good evening folks! My new film 'Deep Shock' continues its journey to the south of Italy and the next stop is Taranto! The article nº 14, written by Nico Donvito, has come out on the "50/50 Thriller" website (click here to read it). Many thanks!!!

sabato 18 febbraio 2017

From Naples (Italy): 'Deep Shock' will be the short film of 2017

"Deep Shock: the upcoming short film of the year". This is the title of the thirteenth unbelievable article about 'Deep Shock' that is published on the "Cinema che Passione" website (click here to read it).
"After worked in the recently television series Penny Dreadful and Into the Badlands, the new Master of Italian Horror Films launches the promotional teaser of his new work: Deep Shock".
I honestly don't know if it will be the short film of the year... I'm surely honored to see the international film critics are waiting for its release, but I don't like making big proclamations... It's much better to continue work hard and give my best!
A very special thanks to Giuseppe Borsella for the kind words about my movie. I'll try to not disappoint anyone!!!

venerdì 17 febbraio 2017

'Deep Shock' goes back to Naples (Italy)

'Deep Shock' goes back to Naples! This evening I'd like to show you the new great article, written by Ferdinando Carcavallo, that has come out on the "KinemaZOne" website (click here). Many thanks!!!

giovedì 16 febbraio 2017

'Deep Shock' is in Rome (Italy)

From Tuscany to Lazio: today 'Deep Shock' arrives in the "Eternal City", Rome! In the Italian capital has come out the article nº 11, written by Gianluca Gioia. Check it out on the "Terza Pagina" website (click here). Thanks!!!

mercoledì 15 febbraio 2017

'Deep Shock' arrives in Pisa (Italy)

Continuing the trip toward the south of Italy! Today 'Deep Shock' arrives in the city known worldwide for its tower... I'm proud to invite you to read the new incredible article, written by Matteo Mancini, that has come out on the "Giurista81" website (click here). Thanks a lot!!!

martedì 14 febbraio 2017

'Deep Shock' goes to Turin (Italy)

"From the mind of Roman director Davide Melini, possible heir of the two Masters of Italian Horror and Giallo Films as Dario Argento and Mario Bava, emerges with fervor the short film Deep Shock".
From Milan to Turin! This evening I'm extremely proud to show you the ninth great article of 'Deep Shock', that has come out on the "Kontrokultura" newspaper (click here). The news has been written by Selene Virdó. For those who wish, it is also available in English here. Thank you very much!

lunedì 13 febbraio 2017

'Deep Shock' is in Milan (Italy)

How about making a nice trip to Italy? Maybe starting from the north and moving to the south... The eight article about 'Deep Shock', written by Marinella Landi, has come out on the "Non Solo Gore" website (click here). Thanks a lot!!!

domenica 12 febbraio 2017

'Deep Shock' arrives in Budapest (Hungary)

'Deep Shock' arrives for the first time in Hungary! This evening I'd like to invite you to read the new article, written by Peter Tarso, that has come out on the "CreepyShake" website (click here). Being in the same article with great films as 'Leatherface' and 'Halloween' makes me very proud. Many thanks!!!

sabato 11 febbraio 2017

'Deep Shock' goes to Namur (Belgium)

Do you know French? If the answer is no, you can always use "Google Translate"... I invite you to read the sixth article of 'Deep Shock', written by Rigs Mordo, that has comeout on the "Toxic Crypt" website (click here). Thanks a lot!!!

venerdì 10 febbraio 2017

'Deep Shock' in Leicester (England)

Second day in England! This evening I'd like to show you the fifth great article about 'Deep Shock', written by Marek Zacharkiw. You can read it on the "Cosí Perversa" website (click here). Thanks a lot!!!

giovedì 9 febbraio 2017

'Deep Shock' flies to Lancaster (England)

While yesterday it was in Spain, the country where the short was filmed, today 'Deep Shock' goes back to its mother country: England! This evening we'd like to invite you to read the fourth article about my short film, written by Sean Brannigan, that has come out on the "DeadPost" website (click here). Many thanks!!!

mercoledì 8 febbraio 2017

'Deep Shock" arrives in Cádiz (Spain)

Here we go again! Not only in Italy... it's time to change and 'Deep Shock' today arrives in Spain, the country where the short was filmed! Check out the new article, written by Jesús Calderón, that has come out on the "DeTerror" website (click here). Thanks!!!

martedì 7 febbraio 2017

'Deep Shock' goes to Ancona (Italy)

"The young King of the horror film is back with his giallo Deep Shock"!
This evening I'm very, very proud to announce that the second fantastic article of 'Deep Shock', written by Marco Polenti, has come out on the "JAMovie" website (click here to read it). Many thanks for the beautiful words!!!

domenica 5 febbraio 2017

'Deep Shock' in Naples (Italy)

The promotion of 'Deep Shock' has begun! Today we are happy to announce that the first great article of the film, written by Frenck Coppola, has come out on the "Universal Movies" website (click here to read it). Thanks a lot!!!

sabato 4 febbraio 2017

'Deep Shock': visit the official website

Do you want to know everything about my new short film 'Deep Shock'? Do you want to learn more about the movie's cast (Muireann Bird, Francesc Páges, George Bracebridge, Lorna Larkin, Erica Prior and Luis Fernández de Eribe)? Are you curious to discover all the members of the crew? Are you ready to see the fantastic lobby cards, realized by Guille León? Well, all you have to do is visit the 'Deep Shock' official website, realized by José Carlos Molina (click here). You will not regret!

mercoledì 1 febbraio 2017

'Deep Shock' launches the promotional teaser

The great day has finally come and I'm very thrilled... After years of work, ads and referrals, the curse that accompained this short film is finally broken! It's with great pride that I show you the first 4K images of 'Deep Shock' through a teaser that pays homage to the famous "Italian Giallo" (Thrilling). We start from the great creator of this genre Mario Bava ('Blood and Black Lace', 1964) to the Master Dario Argento ('Deep Red', 1975), until the images of my new short film.
Before starting, I want to thank Daniel Salinas (editor), Miguel Serón (colorist), Giulio De Gaetano (music) and Christian Valente (sound).
I must also remember that all images remain the property of their respective authors.
And now it's finally time to switch off the lights and turn on the subwoofer to the maximun power... Keep your eyes on the screen, open your ears and enjoy the teaser (click below or here).
Welcome in the world of "Giallo"!!!