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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"

- EN DJÄVULSK ROADTRIP - EN ÄKTA GORE-METPIZZA
- ITALIAN HORROR WEEK: THE REBIRTH OF THE ITALIAN HORROR EMPIRE - THE BEST ITALIAN HORROR DIRECTORS
- 'THE PUZZLE' IS PART OF "THE DARK CINEMA" - THE NEW AMERICAN HORROR ANTHOLOGY SERIES, HOSTED BY BILL OBERST JR. AND PRODUCED BY CHERYL COMPTON (LOS ANGELES - US)
- 'THE PUZZLE' & 'THE SWEET HAND OF THE WHITE ROSE' CELEBRATED IN THE "DIABOLIQUE MAGAZINE" (NEW YORK - US)
- CINEMA CHE PASSIONE: A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO DAVIDE MELINI

mercoledì 29 gennaio 2020

100 personal awards recognized by "IMDB"

From 'The Puzzle' to 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' to 'Lion' until 'Deep Shock'...
Today I'm very happy to celebrate the 100 personal awards recognized by "IMDB" (click here).
Thanks to everyone who has worked with me in these years!
I dedicate this little success to my mother, who is looking at me from the sky. I miss you and I promise not to stop!
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domenica 26 gennaio 2020

'Lion': Award #288 in New York (US)

Today I'm thrilled to announce that 'Lion' has won the 'Best Fantasy' award at the "New York Movie Awards".
Check out all the winners here.
This is the twentieth prize that my film wins in New York.
Congratulations!!!
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venerdì 24 gennaio 2020

'Deep Shock': Awards #43-51 in Los Angeles, California (US)

'Deep Shock' absolutely smashed it in Hollywood!!! This evening I'm extremely proud to announce that my new short film has won 9 awards at the "Independent Horror Movie Awards" of Los Angeles, California (US):
- Best Short;
- Best Actress (Muireann Bird);
- Best Cinematography (Juanma Postigo);
- Best Special Effects (Miguel Serón);
- Best Music (Giulio De Gaetano);
- Best Gore;
- Best Scare;
- Best Kill;
- Best Nudity.
Check out all the winners here.
'Deep Shock' was the most awarded film.
Congratulations!!!
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mercoledì 22 gennaio 2020

'Lion': Review #55 in Milan (Italy)

The fifty-fifth review of my short film 'Lion' has come out in Milan (Italy).
I'd like to invite you to read it on the "Essere Horror" website (click here).
Thanks!!!
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lunedì 20 gennaio 2020

'Deep Shock': Awards #41 and 42 in Palm Springs, California (US)

Tonight I'm proud to announce that 'Deep Shock' has received the 'Honorable Mention' for the 'Best Mystery/Thriller Short' in the "Queen Palm International Film Festival" of Palm Springs, California (US).
But the good news does not end there: George Bracebridge has also won the award as 'Best Supporting Actor'.
Check out the winners here and here.
Congratulations!!!
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sabato 18 gennaio 2020

'Deep Shock' is screening tomorrow in Southend-on-Sea, Essex (England)

The English premiere of 'Deep Shock' is tomorrow, in the final of the "Horror On Sea Film Festival".
My short film is screening at 1:00pm in the incredible "The Park Inn Palace Hotel" of Southend-on-Sea, Essex.
Check out the daily program here.
Good luck!!!
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giovedì 16 gennaio 2020

'Lion': Review #54 in Los Angeles, California (US)

"Lion is one of the most important shorts I’ve ever watched".
'Lion' goes back to Los Angeles, California (US)!
Today I'd like to invite you to read the new great review about my short film, that has come out on the popular "Nightmarish Conjurings" website (click here).
The article has been written by Tori Danielle.
Thanks a lot!!!
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martedì 14 gennaio 2020

'Deep Shock': Official Selection #24 in Los Angeles, California (US)

'Deep Shock' goes back to Hollywood! Today I'm very proud to say that my new short film is an official selection at the "Independent Horror Movie Awards" of Los Angeles, California (US).
'Deep Shock' has received an outstanding 11 nominations:
- Best Short;
- Best Director;
- Best Actress (Muireann Bird);
- Best Cinematography (Juanma Postigo);
- Best Special Effects (Miguel Serón);
- Best Music (Giulio De Gaetano);
- Best Gore;
- Best Scare;
- Best Kill;
- Best Atmosphere;
- Best Nudity.
The winners will be announced at the end of January.
Congratulations!!!
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domenica 12 gennaio 2020

'Deep Shock': Official Selection #23 in Palm Springs, California (US)

This evening I'm thrilled to say that 'Deep Shock' is an official selection at the "Queen Palm International Film Festival" of Palm Springs, California (US).
My film has received three nominations:
- Best Screenplay;
- Best Actress (Muireann Bird);
- Best Supporting Actor (George Bracebridge).
Check out all the nominations here.
Winners will be announced soon.
Congratulations!!!
(BEST ACTRESS NOMINATION)
(BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR NOMINATION)
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sabato 11 gennaio 2020

New Dario Argento Giallo film 'Black Glasses' will film this year

Italian Master of Terror Dario Argento reuniting with daughter Asia for new Giallo 'Black Glasses' in 2020.
Check out his interview here.
Go ahead Maestro!
GIALLO NEVER DIES!!!
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venerdì 10 gennaio 2020

'Lion': Official Selection #167 in New York (US)

After Los Angeles, the city where 'Lion' has won more prizes is New York, with 19 awards... So, I always happy when my film returns to this beautiful city!
Tonight I'm happy to say that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "New York Movie Awards".
Check out all the finalists here.
The winners will be announced shortly.
Congratulations!!!
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mercoledì 8 gennaio 2020

The English premiere of 'Deep Shock' is Sunday 19 January

Don't miss the English premiere of 'Deep Shock'! My short film is screening on Sunday 19 January at 1:00pm, in the final of the prestigious "Horror On Sea Film Festival", that will held in the incredible "The Park Inn Palace Hotel" of Southend-on-Sea, Essex.
You can read the festival program here.
The production of 'Deep Shock' will represent the film.
I can't wait!!!
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lunedì 6 gennaio 2020

'The sweet hand of the White Rose': 6 awards in Los Angeles, California (US)

Let's see if the "Epiphany" left some presents for me this morning... Usually she visits all the children on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany to fill their socks with candy and presents if they are good... Let's open the sock and... WOW! How many gifts!!!
I'm extremely proud to announce that 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' has won six awards at the "Hollywood Blood Horror Festival" of Los Angeles, California (USA):
- Best Fantasy Film;
- Best Production (Fabel Aguilera and me);
- Best Screenplay;
- Best Actor (Carlos Bahos);
- Best Child/Young Actress (Natasha Machuca);
- Best Original Score (Christian Valente).
Check out all the winners here.
Congratulations!!!
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sabato 4 gennaio 2020

'Lion' (Awards #285-287) and 'Deep Shock (Awards #38-40) win in New Delhi (India)

The new year starts off great: 'Lion' and 'Deep Shock' triumph in India! I'm extremely proud to announce that my short films have won six awards at the "Filmeraa International Film and Web Series Festival" of New Delhi.
The 'Lion' prizes are:
- Silver Award for the Best Short Film;
- Best Director;
- Platinum Award for the Best Actor (Michael Segal).
And the 'Deep Shock' prizes are:
- Platinum Award for the Best Short Film;
- Best Producers (Luca Vannella, Alexis Continente, Vincenzo Mastrantonio, Bobby Holland Hanton, Ferdinando Merolla, Roberto Paglialunga, Fabel Aguilera);
- Bronze Award for the Best Actress (Muireann Bird).
Check out all the winners here.
This is the first time that my two films have participated in the same edition of a festival and I'm super thrilled that they have won three awards each.
Congratulations!!!
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giovedì 2 gennaio 2020

"Creepy Tree Film Festival" presents the best directors of 2019

The "Creepy Tree Film Festival" of Salem, Oregon (US), celebrated the new year, presenting the best directors of 2019.
And I'm very happy I was included in the list: in this festival I have won with both my new short films 'Lion' and 'Deep Shock'.
Many thanks!!!
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mercoledì 1 gennaio 2020

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' in Hollywood one last time!!!

The first day of the new year opens with a bang!
I'm extremely proud to announce that my old short film 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' is an official selection at the "Hollywood Blood Horror Festival" of Los Angeles, California (US).
The winners will be announced soon.
Congratulations!!!
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