'Deep Shock': Official Selection #7 in Los Angeles, California (US)

This evening I'm delight to announce that 'Deep Shock' is finalist of the prestigious "Hollywood Horrorfest" of Los Angeles, California (US).
I'm sad that my short film will not be screened at the festival, but to make Top 15% with such strong competition is very good.
Congratulations!!!

Goodbye to the great George Hilton!!!

I'm in shock!!! The great George Hilton passed away today! I really can't believe it!!!
We met last November in Rome and he was in great shape. We'd like to work together: he loved my short films and he was one of the main actors of my first feature film, in preparation for 2021.
I was extremely excited to work with him, but unfortunately we did not make it in time!
With Bud Spencer, Terence Hill, Franco Nero and Giuliano Gemma, he was one of the major stars of "Spaghetti Westerns"!
Film industry lost a legendary actor.
Condolances to his family.
My new movie will be in your memory George!!!
R.I.P. Maestro!!!

"IndieX Film Fest": here all the awards and nominations

(BEST SHORT OF THE FESTIVAL AWARD)

Tonight I'm proud to show you the 7 awards that 'Deep Shock' has won in the "IndieX Film Fest" of Los Angeles, California (US).

Congratulations!!!

(BEST HORROR SHORT AWARD)

(BEST PRODUCERS AWARD)

(BEST DIRECTOR AWARD)

(BEST EDITING AWARD)

(BEST SOUND DESIGN AWARD)

(BEST SHORT OF THE FESTIVAL AWARD)

My short film also received other 13 nominations. Here you can see them.

(BEST CRIME SHORT NOMINATION)

(BEST ACTRESS NOMINATION)

(BEST ACTOR NOMINATION)

(BEST ACTING DUO NOMINATION)

(BEST ACTING ENSEMBLE NOMINATION)

(BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY NOMINATION)

(BEST SOUND MIXING NOMINATION)

(BEST SOUND EDITING NOMINATION)

(BEST ORIGINAL SCORE NOMINATION)

(BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY NOMINATION)

(BEST COSTUME DESIGN NOMINATION)

(BEST MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING NOMINATION)

(BEST SET DESIGN NOMINATION)

"Southern Shorts Awards": here the awards

(BEST ACTRESS AWARD)

Today I'm happy to show you the 7 awards that 'Deep Shock' has won in the "Southern Shorts Awards" of Roswell, Georgia (US).

Congratulations!!!

(BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY AWARD)

(BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN AWARD)

(BEST SPECIAL MAKEUP AWARD)

(BEST EDITING AWARD)

(BEST MUSIC AWARD)

(BEST SOUND DESIGN AWARD)

'Deep Shock' goes back to Hollywood!!!

'Deep Shock' goes back to Hollywood! Actually my short film is in competition at the "Independent Shorts Awards" of Los Angeles, California (US).
Check out the technical data of the film here.
The nominations are announced in August.
Fingers crossed!!!

'Deep Shock': Awards #11-17 in Roswell, Georgia (US)

I'm pleased to say that 'Deep Shock' has won 7 awards at the "Southern Shorts Awards" of Roswell, Georgia (US):
- Best Actress (Muireann Bird);
- Best Cinematography (Juanma Postigo);
- Best Production Design (Carlos J. López, Carlos B. Luise);
- Best Special Makeup (Sarah O'Brien);
- Best Editing (Daniel Salinas);
- Best Music (Giulio De Gaetano);
- Best Sound Design (Christian Valente).
Congratulations!!!

'Deep Shock' will be screened soon in Los Angeles (US)

Thanks to the victory in the "IndieX Film Fest", my short film 'Deep Shock' will be screened in the historic "Raleigh Studios Hollywood" of Los Angeles, California.
Soon all the news!!!

'Deep Shock': Official Selection #6 in Roswell, Georgia (US)

Today I'm pleased to announce that 'Deep Shock' is an official selection at the "Southern Shorts Awards" of Roswell, Georgia (US)!
Winners will be announced soon.
Congratulations!!!

"Link International Film Festival" of London (England): Nominees announced!

Latest news from the "Link International Film Festival" of London (England): 4090 submissions from 121 countries... 54 film selected... but only 25 received a nomination... And my short film 'Lion' is in!!!
I'm extremly proud about it because we'll compete against many great films, as the "Academy Award" winner 2019, 'Skin', directed by Guy Nattiv .
You can read all the nominees here.
Winners will be announced on July 21st.
Congratulstions and... Good luck!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #160 in Padua (Italy)

Today I'm very happy to announce that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Selva Nera Fantastic Film Festival", that will take place on 22 to 24 November in Padua (Italy).
The full program is coming soon.
Congratulations!!!

'Deep Shock': Awards #4-10 in Los Angeles, California (US)

'Deep Shock' absolutely smashed in Hollywood!!! I'm extremely proud to announce that my new short film has won 7 awards at the "IndieX Film Fest" of Los Angeles, California (US):
- Best Short of the Festival;
- Best Horror;
- Best Production (Luca Vannella, Alexis Continente, Vincenzo Mastrantonio, Bobby Holland Hanton, Ferdinando Merolla, Roberto Paglialunga);
- Best Director;
- Best Editing (Daniel Salinas);
- Best Sound Design (Christian Valente);
- Best Special Makeup (Sarah O'Brien).
Here you can find all the winners.
My short film was the most awarded one of the festival! One month of distribution and I've alreday won 10 awards... Not bad at all!
Congratulations!!!

Working as AD in a new Spanish feature film

It's time to go back to work in a film! This time I will be the 1st AD in a new Spanish film "noir", of which I can't obviously say anything yet.
Today I met with the producer/director and the special makeup effects artists. First very positive feelings...
Go ahead!!!

'Lion': Review #51 in Sheffield (England)

"Davide Melini" has written and directed a powerful look into the effects of abuse on a child".
Tonight I'm thrilled to invite you to read the new great review of 'Lion', that has come out on the "Indy Reviews" website (click here).
The article has been written by Olivia Ballington.
Thanks a lot!!!

'Lion': Awards #281 and 282 in Vienna (Austria)

Today I'm very happy to announce that 'Lion' has won 2 new awards a the "Vienna International Film Awards" (Austria):
- Best Actress (Tania Mercader);
- Best Cinematography (Juanma Postigo).
Congratulations!!!