'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!!!