'Lion': Awards #207-213 in Chicago (US)

'Lion' says goodbye to 2018 with 7 new prizes: I'm extremely proud to announce that my short film has triumphed at the "Haunted Horror Film Festival" of Chicago (US):
- Gold Award for the 'Best Film';
- Gold Award for the 'Best Production' (Luca Vannella, Alexis Continente, Vincenzo Mastrantonio, Bobby Holland Hanton, Ferdinando Merolla, Roberto Paglialunga);
- Gold Award for the 'Best Director';
- Gold Award for the 'Best Young Actor' (Pedro Sánchez);
- Gold Award for the 'Best Actor' (Michael Segal);
- Gold Award for the 'Best Music' (Francesco Tresca);
- Gold Award for the 'Best Sound' (Christian Valente).
This has been a record year for my short film. In 2019 the distribution of 'Lion' will end and the 'Deep Shock' era will officially begin...
Congratulations and... HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE!!!

'Lion': Awards #202-206 in Amsterdam (Holland)

'Lion' also triumphs in Holland! Tonight I'm proud to announce that my short film has won 5 new awards at the "Southeast Online Film Festival" of Amsterdam:
- Best Fantasy;
- Best Original Story;
- Best Make-Up (Sarah O'Brien, Daniele Nastasi, Niamhy Glynn);
- Best Editing (Daniel Salinas);
- Best Visual Effects (Luca Visual FX).
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Award #201 in Dublin (Ireland)

Today I'm super excited to announce that 'Lion' has won the 'Pinnacle Award' for the 'Best Short Film' at the "Elevation Indie Film Awards" of Dublin (Ireland).
The 'Pinnacle Award' honors those who exceed all levels of excellence and is given to the top scoring films for each season.
Here the Jury's feedback:
- Spectacular opening credits;
- Great music;
- Very unique story;
- Nice use of the effects;
- Well shot;
- Dark and intriguing;
- Really cool twist.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion' celebrates 200 awards in Paris (France)

What's underneath the Christmas tree? Santa Claus has left 6 gifts and with these we reach 200 awards!
I'm extremely proud to announce that 'Lion' has won 6 new awards in the "Inconnu Paris Film Festival" (France):
- Best Horror Short Film;
- Best Director;
- Best Actor in a Leading Role (Pedro Sánchez);
- Best Actor in a Supporting Actor (Michael Segal);
- Best Make-Up (Sarah O'Brien, Daniele Nastasi, Niamhy Glynn);
- Best Sound Design (Christian Valente).
Congratulations and... MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE!!!

'Lion': Award #194 in Seoul (South Korea)

'Lion' also wins in Asia! This evening I'm very happy to announce that my short film has won the 'Best Fantasy Film' award at the "UHD 4K Film Festival" of Seoul (South Korea).
We get closer and closer to the 200 awards...
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Awards #188-193 in Warsaw (Poland)

Today I'm very proud to announce that 'Lion' has won 6 new awards at the "Warsaw Independent Film Festival" of Warsaw (Poland):
- Best Short Film;
- Best Director;
- Best Young Actor (Pedro Sánchez);
- Best Actor (Michael Segal);
- Best Music (Francesco Tresca);
- Best Sound (Christian Valente).
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': ️Official Selection #145 in Los Angeles (US)

Tonight I'm thrilled to say that my short film 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Silver Lake Picture Film Festival" of Los Angeles (US).
Winners will be announced in January.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #144 in London (England)

This evening I'm happy to announce that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Lift-Off Sessions" of London (England).
The winners will be revealed soon.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #143 in Phnom Penh (Cambodia)

Today I'm very pleased to say that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Cambodia Horrific Film Festival" of Phnom Penh (Cambodia).
The winners will be announced soon.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #142 in Los Angeles, California (US)

'Lion' goes back to Hollywood! Today I'm proud to announce that my short film has received 5 nominations at the "Indie Short Fest" of Los Angeles, California (US):
- Best Horror Short;
- Best Fantasy Short;
- Best Editing (Daniel Salinas);
- Best Special FX (Luca Visual FX);
- Best Visual FX (Luca Visual FX).
Check out all the nominations here and here.
Winners will be announced at the beginning of the new year.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Awards #178-182 in Saint-Tropez (France)

This evening I'm proud to announce that 'Lion' has won 5 new awards at the "ST. Tropez Film Festival" of Saint-Tropez (France):
- Best Horror Film;
- Best Screenplay;
- Best Actor (Pedro Sánchez);
- Best Actress (Tania Mercader);
- Best Cinematography (Juanma Postigo).
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Awards #174-177 in Austin, Texas (US)

Today I'm excited to announce that 'Lion' has won 4 new awards at the "Dead by Festival" of Austin, Texas (US):
- Best Horror;
- Best Actor Under 18 (Pedro Sánchez);
- Best Actor (Michael Segal);
- Best Sound (Christian Valente).
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Award #173 in Los Angeles, California (US)

Today I'm pleased to announce that 'Lion' has won the 'Best Short Film' award at the "RIP Horror Film Festival" of Los Angeles, California (US).
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Awards #165-172 in New York (US)

'Lion' triumphed at the "American Filmatic Movie Awards" of New York (US), by winning 8 new awards:
- Best Horror Short;
- Best Director;
- Best Actor (Pedro Sánchez);
- Best Supporting Actor (Michael Segal);
- Best Actress (Tania Mercader);
- Best Casting (Carlos Bahos);
- Best Make-Up (Sarah O'Brien, Daniele Nastasi, Niamhy Glynn);
- Best VFX (Luca Visual FX).
Congratulations!!!

A new great article of 'Lion' in Italy

Today I'd like to invite you to read the new great article about 'Lion' that has been written by Manuela Menci for the "Cose da Altri Mondi" website (click here).
Many thanks!!!

'Lion': Awards #162-164 in Gabés (Tunisia)

This evening I'm very happy to announce that 'Lion' has won 3 new awards at the "Green Gabés Film Festival" of Gabés (Tunisia):
- Best Actress (Tania Mercader);
- Best VFX (Luca Visual FX);
- Audience Award.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Awards #154-161 in Miami, Florida (US)

'Lion' triumphes for the first time in Miami!!! This evening we are extremely proud to announce that my short film has won 8 new awards at the "Florida Fear Fest" (US):
- Best Fantasy Film;
- Best Director;
- Best Original Idea;
- Best Child Actor (Pedro Sánchez);
- Best Lead Actor (Michael Segal);
- Best Editing (Daniel Salinas);
- Best Music (Francesco Tresca);
- Best Sound Design (Christian Valente).
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Award #153 in Granada (Spain)

Let's start the show! Today I'm pleased to announce that I have received the 'Best International Screenplay' award for 'Lion' at the "Festival Internacional de Cine de Peligros" of Granada (Spain).
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Review #34 in Taranto (Italy)

Here we are in December, the most special time of the year. Please, fasten your seatbelts and enjoy the show, because in this month I'm going to announce many, many and many new awards... 'Lion' will enter in the legend!!!
Meanwhile, today I'd like to invite you to read the new great review of my short film, that has come out on the "50/50 Thriller" website (click here).
The article has been written by Nico Donvito.
Many thanks!!!

'Lion' screens today in Kolkata (India)

'Lion' is screening today in the prestigious "Golden Galaxy Awards".
Red Carpet will begin at 9:00am th the "Indian Museum" of Kolkata (India).
Good luck!!!

'Lion': ️Official Selection #141 in Las Vegas, Nevada (US)

This evening I'm proud to report that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Nevada International Fiulm Festival" of Las Vegas (US).
Winners will be announced soon.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #140 in Liverpool (England)

Today I'm proud to say that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Best SCI-FI International Film Festival" of Liverpool (England).
My short film has received 4 nominations:
- Best Short Film;
- Best Director;
- Best Actress (Tania Mercader);
- Best Music (Francesco Tresca).
Winners will be announced soon.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion' is screening today in Granada (Spain)

'Lion' is screening today in the final of the "Festival Internacional de Cine de Peligros", that will take place at 16:30pm in the "Edificio Espiral" of Granada (Spain).
Pedro Sánchez and Tania Mercader will represent the movie at the event.
Good luck!!!

A great meeting in Rome...

(In the picture, from left to right: me, producer Carla Finelli and the legend George Hilton)

Very positive meeting in Rome... Being surrounded by professional people who love cinema like me, it's something really amazing!

My new film begins to take shape...
Go ahead!!!

(From left to right: Raineri Perego, Carla Finelli, me, George Hilton, Laura Domenicali, Peppe Melizzi and Augusto Melini)

'Lion': Official Selection #139 in Buenos Aires (Argentina)

Today I'm proud to announce that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Festival Internacional de Cine de Terror Paura" of Buenos Aires (Argentina).
The winners will be revealed soon.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #138 in Paris (France)

Let's go back to Paris! Today I'm extremely proud to announce that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Inconnu Paris Film Festival" (France).
My short film has received 6 nominations:
- Best Horror Short Film;
- Best Director;
- Best Actor in a Leading Role (Pedro Sánchez);
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Michael Segal);
- Best Makeup (Sarah O'Brien, Daniele Nastasi, Niamhy Glynn);
- Best Sound (Christian Valente).
Winners will be announced at the end of the next month.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': ️Official Selection #137 in Tokyo (Japan)

'Lion' goes back to Japan! Today we are very proud to announce that my short film is an official selection at the "Best Film Awards" of Tokyo.
Winners will be revealed soon.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion' screens tonight again in Hollywood

Thanks to the victory of eleven awards in the "Independent Short Awards", 'Lion' is screening tonight at 7:00pm in the "1817 Film Studios" of Los Angeles, California.
It's always an honor to return to Hollywood!
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #136 in Cluj-Napoca (Romania)

'Lion' goes back to the Dracula's reign... This evening I'm proud to announce that my short film is an official selection at the "Transylvania Film Awards" of Cluj-Napoca (Romania).
The winners will be awarded next December.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': ️Official Selection #135 in Seoul (South Korea)

'Lion' land for the first time in South Korea! Today I'm very happy to say that my short film is an official selection at the "UHD 4K Film Festival" of Seoul.
Winners will be announced in December.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': ️Official Selection #134 in Glasgow (Scotland)

This evening I'm proud to announce that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Horror Hulabaloo Film Festival" of Glasgow (Scotland).
The winners will be revealed soon.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #133 again in Kolkata (India)

Thanks to the victory of six awards in the "Virgin Spring Cinefest", 'Lion' has entered an official selection at the prestigious "Golden Galaxy Awards".
My short film will be screened on November 29th in the "Indian Museum" of Kolkata (India).
Red Carpet will begin at 9:00am.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #132 in Chicago (US)

Today I'm excited to say that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Haunted Horror Film Festival" of Chicago (US).
My short film has received 7 nominations:
- Best Film;
- Best Director;
- Best Production (Luca Vannella, Alexis Continente, Vincenzo Mastrantonio, Bobby Holland Hanton, Ferdinando Merolla, Roberto Paglialunga);
- Best Young Actor (Pedro Sánchez);
- Best Actor (Michael Segal);
- Best Music (Francesco Tresca);
- Best Sound (Christian Valente).
Award winners will be announced shortly.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #131 in Granada (Spain)

Tonight I'm very proud to announce that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Festival Internacional de Peligros" of Granada (Spain).
My short film will be screened on Saturday, 24 November.
Check out the festival program here.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #130 in Amsterdam (Holland)

Today I'm very proud to announce that 'Lion' lands for the first time in Holland!!! My short film is an official selection at the "Southeast Online Film Fest" of Amsterdam.
Winners will be announced soon.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Review #33 in Naples (Italy)

"The King of the underground horror films triumphs with Lion".
Today is a special day and it deserves a great news... I'm extremely proud to invite you to read the new amazing review of 'Lion', that has come out on the "One Elpis" magazine (click here).
The article has been written by Ivano Marchesi.
Thanks a lot and... Happy scary Halloween to everyone!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #129 in Dublin (Ireland)

Today I'm very happy to say that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Elevation Indie Film Awards" of Dublin (Ireland).
The winners will be announced on November 10.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #128 in Saint-Tropez (France)

Tonight I'm thrilled to report that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "ST. Tropez Film Festival" of Saint-Tropez (France).
The winners will be announced at the end of November.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #127 in London (England)

This evening I'm very proud to announce that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Hidden Shorts Awards" of London (England).
Winners will be announced soon.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #126 in Gabés (Tunisia)

Today I'm very happy to announce that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Green Gabés Film Festival" of Gabés (Tunisia).
Winners will be revealed soon.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #125 in Warsaw (Poland)

'Lion' is again in Poland!!! This evening I'm extremely glad to say that my short film is an official selection at the "Warsaw Independent Film Festival" of Warsaw.
Winners will be announced in November.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion' again in Hollywood!!!

'Lion' again in Hollywood! My short film is in competition at the "Indie Short Festival" of Los Angeles. Check out the technical data of the film here.
The nominations will be announced soon.
Fingers crossed!!!

'Deep Shock': Filming the last details for the VFX

Hi folks! Yesterday Miguel Serón and me have been in the location of 'Deep Shock' to shoot the last details for the VFX. The 3D work is almost finished and we'll start soon the color correction!
Italian Giallo is ready to come back with 'Deep Shock'!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #124 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles (US)

'Lion' goes back to Hollywood!!! Today we are extremely proud to announce that our short film is an official selection at the "RIP Horror Film Festival" of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles (US).
The winners will be revealed at the end of this month.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #123 in Austin, Texas (US)

This evening I'm proud to say that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Death by Festival" of Austin, Texas (US).
The winners will be announced soon.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #122 in Miami, Florida (US)

Again in Miami!!! Today I'm excited to announce that my short film 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Miami Movie Fest" (US).
Winners will be revealed around the middle of October.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #121 in Brooklyn, New York (US)

This evening I'm very happy to report that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "American Filmatic Arts Awards" of Brooklyn, New York (US).
Winners will be announced very soon.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #120 in Sydney (Australia)

Today 'Lion' goes back to Australia! I'm pleased to announce that my short film is in the semifinal of the "Sydney Indie Film Festival".
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #119 in Miami, Florida (US)

'Lion' goes back to Miami! Tonight I'm very thrilled to announce that my short film is an official selection at the "Florida Fear Fest".
The winners will be revealed in a few days.
Congratulations!!!