'Lion': Review #48 in Novara (Italy)

"It's a horror that, in addition to frightening the moment, it's deep anguish".
Today I'm very happy to show you the new great article of 'Lion', written by Roberto Gessy, that has been published on the "Inchiostro Virtuale" website (click here).
Many thanks!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #155 in Sydney (Australia)

This evening I'm proud to report that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Barossa International Film Festival" of Sydney (Australia).
The winners will be announced soon.
Congratulations!!!

'Deep Shock': the trip begins in Hollywood!

The trip of 'Deep Shock' begins in Hollywood! My new short film is in competition at the "IndieX Fest" of  Los Angeles, California (US)
Check out the technical data of the film here.
The nominations will be announced in June.
Fingers crossed!!!

'Deep Shock': the distribution begins today

After two years of post-production, I can finally announce that 'Deep Shock' is over and the distribution begins today. It will not a total distribution as happened for 'Lion', but a more focused and studied one. I hope that festivals can appreciate my work!
A thought goes to the great actor Francesc Pagés, who passed away tragically a few weeks ago. He has not had time to see the short film finished, but I'll do everything to honor his memory!
Good luck 'Deep Shock'... The trip can begin!
"Italian Giallo is ready to make its return".

'Lion': Review #47 in Sydney (Australia)

"Melini still manages to deliver an effective horror short, packing a feature film's worth of suspense and tension into his twelve-minute nightmare".
'Lion' flies in Australia! This evening I'd like to invite you to read the new nice review, written by Lionel Ray Green, that has come out on the "Horror Addicts" website (click here).
Thanks a lot!!!

'Lion': Awards #271-276 in Los Angeles, California (US)

Today I'm very excited to announce that 'Lion' has won 6 new awards at "The Los Angeles Spotlight Film Festival" of Los Angeles, California (US):
- Best Fantasy Film;
- Best Director;
- Best Actor in a Leading Role (Pedro Sánchez);
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Michael Segal);
- Best Actress (Tania Mercader);
- Best Music (Francesco Tresca).
These are the last awards my short film received. It was an axciting and successful journey, where 'Lion' triumphed all over the world: from North to South America, from Europe to Africa, from Asia to Oceania... 276 awards and world record! Los Angeles (more than 60 awards), Whashington, New York, Miami, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Chicago, London, Manchester, Liverpool, Dublin, Glasgow, Barcelona, Paris, Rome, Milan, Amsterdam, Munich, Berlin, Viena, Warsaw, Moscow, Kolkata, Buenos Aires, Bogota, Tokyo, Seoul, Melbourne are just some of the cities where the short won.
Now the King enjoys a well-deserved rest and the 'Deep Shock' era can begin.
I want to personally thank every member of the film: thank you for giving everything and for believing in this project. Together we made history!
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Review #46 in Naples (Italy)

"The short obtains from the critic absolute superlatives and heavy comparisons for Melini, with masters of terror such as Dario Argento, Mario Bava and Alfred Hitchcock".
This evening I'd like to show you the new great review about 'Lion', that has come out on the "ICrewPlay Cinema" website (click here).
The article has been written by Angelo De Giacomo.
Thanks a lot!!!