The year ends with a bang!!!

The year ends with a bang: "IMDb" (the official film industry database) has compiled the list of the most awarded directors in history and... I'm in first place!

Take a look here.

Of course (and I'm honest!), I'd have preferred to win the most important awards (Oscar, David di Donatello, etc.), but the truth is that I have only directed 6 small short films, with their strengths and weaknesses.

So I'm very satisfied with this very small record.

As always, I share this special recognition with all the people who took part in my six films: from the producers, to the actors, to the chefs and drivers. This record is the fruit of everyone's work!!!

I now hope to return behind the camera soon: I'm working on it...

In the meantime, I wish you a Happy New Year!!!

'Deep Shock': Official Selection #134 in New York (US)

'Deep Shock' celebrates the Christmas holidays in New York (US)! Tonight I'm extremely happy to announce that my short film is an official selection at the "Medusa Film Festival".

Check out the finalist films here.

Winners will be announced in January.

"Silver Screen Film Awards": here the awards

Today I'm proud to show you the awards that 'The Screenplay' has won at the "Silver Screen Film Awards" of Berlin (Germany).

Congratulations!!!

(BEST PRODUCERS AWARD)

(BEST ACTOR AWARD)

(BEST ACTRESS AWARD)

(BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR AWARD)

(BEST EDITING AWARD)

(BEST SPECIAL MAKEUIP AWARD)

(BEST MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING AWARD)

(BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY AWARD)

'Deep Shock': Awards #754-770 in Kandy (Sri Lanka)

Tonight I'm very glad to announce that 'Deep Shock' has won 17 new awards at the "International Film Festival of Kandy" (Sri Lanka):

- Best Thriller;

- Best Producers (Luca Vannella, Alexis Continente, Vincenzo Mastrantonio, Bobby Holland Hanton, Ferdinando Merolla, Roberto Paglialunga, Fabel Aguilera);

- Best Director;

- Best Lead Actress (Muireann Bird);

- Best Lead Actor (Francesc Pagés);

- Best Supporting Actor (George Bracebridge);

- Best Supporting Actress (Erica Prior);

- Best Cinematography (Juanma Postigo);

- Best Costume Design (Patricia Gabas);

- Best Special FX (Sarah O'Brien, Daniele Nastasi, Niamhy Glynn);

- Best Editing (Daniel Salinas);

- Best VFX (Miguel Serón);

- Best Original Score (Giulio De Gaetano);

- Best Sound Design (Christian Valente);

- Best Original Screenplay;

- Best Poster (Nicola Roversi);

- Best Trailer.

Congratulations!!!

'The Puzzle' wins 12 new awards in Madrid (Spain)

Today I'm extremely proud to announce that 'The Puzzle' has won 12 new awards at the prestigious "Madrid International Movie Awards" (Spain):

- Best Mystery;

- Best Producers (Ezekiel Montes and me);

- Best Director;

- Best Actress (Cachito Noguera);

- Best Supporting Actor (Alessandro Fornari);

- Best Duo (Cachito Noguera, Alessandro Fornari);

- Best Cinematography (Ezekiel Montes);

- Best Production Design (Rocío Aguilera);

- Best Editing (Biktor Kero);

- Best Original Score (Visioni Gotiche);

- Best Poster;

- Best Trailer.

I'm also very happy to see that 'The Puzzle' is the most awarded film of the festival.

You can read all the winners here.

Congratulations!!!

'Extreme Love': 6 new awards in Yangon (Myanmar)

Today I'm pleased to announce that 'Extreme Love' has won 6 new awards at the "Myanmar International Film Festival" of Yangon (Myanmar):

- Best Actress (Michela Bruni);

- Best Actor (Leonardo Pace);

- Best Supporting Actress (Chiara Fiorelli);

- Best Special FX (Rosario Prestopino, Diego Prestopino);

- Best Original Score (Andrea Veracini);

- Best Original Screenplay.

Congratulations!!!

'Deep Shock': Awards #735-753 in Rome (Italy)

'Deep Shock' triumphed again in the Eternal City! Today I'm proud to announce that my short film has won 19 new awards at the "Roma Independent Film Festival" (Italy):

- Best Thriller;

- Best Producers (Luca Vannella, Alexis Continente, Vincenzo Mastrantonio, Bobby Holland Hanton, Ferdinando Merolla, Roberto Paglialunga, Fabel Aguilera);

- Best Director;

- Best Actress (Muireann Bird);

- Best Actor (Francesc Pagés);

- Best Supporting Actor (George Bracebridge);

- Best Supporting Actress (Erica Prior);

- Best Duo (Erica Prior, Luis Fernández de Eribe);

- Best Cinematography (Juanma Postigo);

- Best Production Design (Carlos J. López, Carlos B. Luise);

- Best Costume Design (Patricia Gabas);

- Best Special Makeup (Sarah O'Brien, Daniele Nastasi, Niamhy Glynn);

- Best Editing (Daniel Salinas);

- Best VFX (Miguel Serón);

- Best Original Score (Giulio De Gaetano);

- Best Sound Design (Christian Valente);

- Best Original Screenplay;

- Best Poster (Nicola Roversi);

- Best Trailer.

Congratulations!!!

'The sweet hand of the White Rose': 6 awards in Lisbon (Portugal)

Today I'm very happy to announce that 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' has won 6 new awards at the "Blue Moon Film Festival" of Lisbon (Portugal):

- Best Fantasy;

- Best Production (Fabel Aguilera and me);

- Best Director;

- Best Actor (Carlos Bahos);

- Best Young Actress (Natasha Machuca);

- Best Original Score (Christian Valente).

Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Awards #885-888 in New York (US)

Tonight I'm pleased to announce that 'Lion' has won 4 new awards at the "Movie Town Online Film Festival" of New York (US):

- Best Horror;

- Best Director;

- Best Actor (Pedro Sánchez);

- Best VFX (Luca Visual FX).

Congratulations!!!

'Deep Shock' screens today in Mexico City (Mexico)

'Deep Shock' is screening today in the final of the "Sinister Horror Film Festival", which will take place at the "Cinemanía Loreto" of Mexico City (Mexico).

Check out the selected films here.

Congratulations and... good luck!!!

'The Puzzle' wins 12 awards in Bangkok (Thailand)

This evening I'm thrilled to announce that 'The Puzzle' has won 12 new awards at the "International Film Festival of Bangkok" (Thailand):

- Best Thriller;

- Best Producers (Ezekiel Montes and me);

- Best Director;

- Best Actress (Cachito Noguera);

- Best Supporting Actor (Alessandro Fornari);

- Best Cinematography (Ezekiel Montes);

- Best Production Design (Rocío Aguilera);

- Best VXF (Biktor Kero);

- Best Original Score (Visioni Gotiche);

- Best Original Screenplay;

- Best Poster;

- Best Trailer.

Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Awards #870-884 in Barcelona (Spain)

'Lion' triumphs in Barcelona (Spain), by winning 15 awards at the "Filmi Craft Film Festival":

- Best Gore;

- Best Production (Luca Vannella, Alexis Continente, Vincenzo Mastrantonio, Bobby Holland Hanton, Ferdinando Merolla, Roberto Paglialunga, Fabel Aguilera);

- Best Director;

- Best Actor (Pedro Sánchez);

- Best Supporting Actor (Michael Segal);

- Best Actress (Tania Mercader);

- Best Cinematography (Juanma Postigo);

- Best Make-Up and Hairstyling (Sarah O'Brien, Daniele Nastasi, Niamhy Glynn);

- Best Editing (Daniel Salinas);

- Best VFX (Luca Visual FX);

- Best Original Score (Francesco Tresca);

- Best Sound Design (Christian Valente);

- Best Original Screenplay;

- Best Poster (Manuel Espinosa);

- Best Trailer.

Congratulations!!!

'The Screenplay': 8 awards in Athens (Greece)

'The Screenplay' wins in Athens (Greece)! Today I'm glad to announce that my short film has won 8 new awards at the "Icon Film Awards":

- Best Horror;

- Best Producers (Giancarlo Galante and me);

- Best First Time Director;

- Best Actor (Matteo Pianezzi);

- Best Actress (Claudia Nicosia);

- Best Editing (Roberto Micalizzi);

- Best Special Makeup (Rosario Prestopino, Diego Prestopino);

- Best Makeup and Hairstyling (Nicola Mariano).

Congratulations!!!

'Deep Shock': Awards #717-734 in Brisbane (Australia)

This evening I'm delighted to announce that 'Deep Shock' has won 18 new awards at the "Victoria International Film Festival" of Brisbane (Australia):

- Best Thriller;

- Best Producers (Luca Vannella, Alexis Continente, Vincenzo Mastrantonio, Bobby Holland Hanton, Ferdinando Merolla, Roberto Paglialunga, Fabel Aguilera);

- Best Director;

- Best Actress (Muireann Bird);

- Best Actor (Francesc Pagés);

- Best Supporting Actor (George Bracebridge);

- Best Supporting Actress (Erica Prior);

- Best Cinematography (Juanma Postigo);

- Best Production Design (Carlos J. López, Carlos B. Luise);

- Best Costume Design (Patricia Gabas);

- Best Makeup and Hairstyling (Sarah O'Brien, Daniele Nastasi, Niamhy Glynn);

- Best Editing (Daniel Salinas);

- Best VFX (Miguel Serón);

- Best Original Score (Giulio De Gaetano);

- Best Sound Design (Christian Valente);

- Best Original Screenplay;

- Best Poster (Nicola Roversi);

- Best Trailer.

Congratulations!!!

"All Horror Short Film Festival": here the award

Today I'm very happy to show you the award that 'Lion' has won at the "All Horror Short Film Festival" of Atlantic Beach, Florida (US).

Congratulations!!!

'Extreme Love': 9 awards in Honolulu, Hawaii (USA)!!!

'Extreme Love' triumphs in Honolulu, Hawaii (USA)! Tonight I'm very happy to announce that my short film has won 9 new awards at the "Silver Moon Independent Film Festival":

- Best Thriller;

- Best Actress (Michela Bruni);

- Best Actor (Leonardo Pace);

- Best Supporting Actress (Chiara Fiorelli);

- Best Ensemble (Michela Bruni, Leonardo Pace, Gabriele Cometa, Chiara Fiorelli, Michele Battuello, Alessandro Fornari, Federico Galante);

- Best Special FX (Rosario Prestopino, Diego Prestopino);

- Best Makeup and Hairstyling (Nicola Mariano);

- Best Original Score (Andrea Veracini);

- Best Original Screenplay.

Congratulations!!!

'Deep Shock': Official Selection #133 in Mexico City (Mexico)

'Deep Shock' lands for the first time in Mexico! Today I'm proud to announce that my short film is an official selection at the prestigious "Sinister Horror Film Festival", that it will take place on November 30th-December 1st at the "Cinemanía Loreto" of Mexico City.

You can discover all the finalist films here.

The festival program is coming out soon.

Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Awards #857-869 in Venice (Italy)

Tonight I'm extremely proud to announce that 'Lion' has won 13 new awards at the "Milky Way International Film Awards" of Venice (Italy):

- Best Fantasy;

- Best Producers (Luca Vannella, Alexis Continente, Vincenzo Mastrantonio, Bobby Holland Hanton, Ferdinando Merolla, Roberto Paglialunga, Fabel Aguilera);

- Best Director;

- Best Actor (Pedro Sánchez);

- Best Supporting Actor (Michael Segal);

- Best Actress (Tania Mercader);

- Best Cinematography (Juanma Postigo);

- Best Special Makeup (Sarah O'Brien, Daniele Nastasi, Niamhy Glynn);

- Best Editing (Daniel Salinas);

- Best VFX (Luca Visual FX);

- Best Original Score (Francesco Tresca);

- Best Sound Design (Christian Valente);

- Best Original Screenplay.

Congratulations!!!

'The Puzzle': 7 new awards in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)

Today I'm very happy to announce that 'The Puzzle' has won 7 new awards at the "Carnival Film Awards" of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil):

- Best Mystery;

- Best Producers (Ezekiel Montes and me);

- Best Director;

- Best Actress (Cachito Noguera);

- Best Supporting Actor (Alessandro Fornari);

- Best Cinematography (Ezekiel Montes);

- Best Original Score (Visioni Gotiche).

Congratulations!!!

'Deep Shock': Awards #700-716 in Toronto (Canada)

'Deep Shock' triumphed in Toronto (Canada)! Today I'm proud to announce that my short film has won 17 new awards at the "Ellora International Film Festival":

- Best Horror;

- Best Producers (Luca Vannella, Alexis Continente, Vincenzo Mastrantonio, Bobby Holland Hanton, Ferdinando Merolla, Roberto Paglialunga, Fabel Aguilera);

- Best Director;

- Best Actress (Muireann Bird);

- Best Actor (Francesc Pagés);

- Best Supporting Actor (George Bracebridge);

- Best Supporting Actress (Erica Prior);

- Best Cinematography (Juanma Postigo);

- Best Costume Design (Patricia Gabas);

- Best Special FX (Sarah O'Brien, Daniele Nastasi, Niamhy Glynn);

- Best Editing (Daniel Salinas);

- Best VFX (Miguel Serón);

- Best Original Score (Giulio De Gaetano);

- Best Sound Design (Christian Valente);

- Best Original Screenplay;

- Best Poster (Nicola Roversi);

- Best Trailer.

Congratulations!!!

'The sweet hand of the White Rose': 11 awards in Las Vegas, Nevada (USA)

This evening I'm delighted to announce that 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' has won 11 new awards at the "Limelight Independent Film Festival" of Las Vegas, Nevada (USA):

- Best Horror;

- Best Production (Fabel Aguilera and me);

- Best Director;

- Best Actor (Carlos Bahos);

- Best Actress (Natasha Machuca);

- Best Costume Design (Carmen Acosta);

- Best Original Score (Christian Valente);

- Best VFX (Miguel Seron);

- Best Original Screenplay;

- Best Trailer;

- Best Poster.

Congratulations!!!

"The Puzzle" in Madrid (Spain)!

'The Puzzle' in Madrid (Spain)! Today I'm proud to say that my short film is an official selection at the prestigious "Madrid International Movie Awards".

The winners will be announced soon.

Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Awards #842-856 in Kothamangalam, Tamil Nadu (India)

Today I'm glad to announce that 'Lion' has won 15 new awards at the "Golden Deer Film Festival" of Kothamangalam, Tamil Nadu (India):

- Best Fantasy;

- Best Production (Luca Vannella, Alexis Continente, Vincenzo Mastrantonio, Bobby Holland Hanton, Ferdinando Merolla, Roberto Paglialunga, Fabel Aguilera);

- Best Director;

- Best Young Actor (Pedro Sánchez);

- Best Actor (Michael Segal);

- Best Actress (Tania Mercader);

- Best Cinematography (Juanma Postigo);

- Best Special Makeup (Sarah O'Brien, Daniele Nastasi, Niamhy Glynn);

- Best Editing (Daniel Salinas);

- Best VFX (Luca Visual FX);

- Best Original Score (Francesco Tresca);

- Best Sound Design (Christian Valente);

- Best Original Screenplay;

- Best Poster (Manuel Espinosa);

- Best Trailer.

Congratulations!!!

'Deep Shock': Awards #682-699 in Karaikudi (India)

'Deep Shock' triumphed again in India! Today I'm extremely proud to announce that my short film has won 18 new awards at the "Gona Film Awards" of Karaikudi:

- Best Thriller;

- Best Producers (Luca Vannella, Alexis Continente, Vincenzo Mastrantonio, Bobby Holland Hanton, Ferdinando Merolla, Roberto Paglialunga, Fabel Aguilera);

- Best Director;

- Best Actress (Muireann Bird);

- Best Actor (Francesc Pagés);

- Best Supporting Actor (George Bracebridge);

- Best Supporting Actress (Erica Prior);

- Best Duo (Erica Prior, Luis Fernández de Eribe);

- Best Cinematography (Juanma Postigo);

- Best Costume Design (Patricia Gabas);

- Best Special Makeup (Sarah O'Brien, Daniele Nastasi, Niamhy Glynn);

- Best Editing (Daniel Salinas);

- Best VFX (Miguel Serón);

- Best Original Score (Giulio De Gaetano);

- Best Sound Design (Christian Valente);

- Best Original Screenplay;

- Best Poster (Nicola Roversi);

- Best Trailer.

Congratulations!!!
 

'The Screenplay' wins 9 awards in Berlin (Germany)

Today I'm proud to announce that 'The Screenplay' has won 9 new awards at the "Silver Screen Film Awards" of Berlin (Germany):

- Best Horror;

- Best Producers (Giancarlo Galante and me);

- Best Actor (Matteo Pianezzi);

- Best Actress (Claudia Nicosia);

- Best Supporting Actor (Filippo Panunzi);

- Best Editing (Roberto Micalizzi);

- Best Special Makeup (Rosario Prestopino, Diego Prestopino);

- Best Makeup and Hairstyling (Nicola Mariano);

- Best Original Screenplay (Davide Melini).

Congratulations!!!

'Deep Shock': Official Selection #132 in Kandy (Sri Lanka)

Today I'm pleased to say that 'Deep Shock' is an official selection at the "International Film Festival of Kandy" (Sri Lanka).

The winners will be announced soon.

Congratulations!!!

'Extreme Love': new final in Yangon (Myanmar)

Tonight I'm very happy to announce that 'Extreme Love' is an official selection at the "Myanmar International Film Festival" of Yangon (Myanmar).

Winners will be revealed soon.

Congratulations!!!

'The Puzzle' in Bangkok (Thailand)

'The Puzzle' lands for the first time in Bangkok (Thailand)! Today I'm glad to say that my short film is an official selection at the "International Film Festival of Bangkok".

The winners will be announced soon.

Congratulations!!! 

'Lion': Official Selection #265 in New York (US)

'Lion' flies back to New York (US)! Today I'm proud to say that my short film is an official selection at the "Movie Town Online Film Festival".

The winners will be announced soon.

Congratulations!!!

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' in Lisbon (Portugal)

Today I'm excited to say that 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' is an official selection at the "Blue Moon Film Festival" of Lisbon (Portugal).

The winners will be announced soon.

Congratulations!!!

'Deep Shock': Official Selection #131 in Rome (Italy)

'Deep Shock' goes back to the Eternal City! Tonight I'm proud to say that my short film is an official selection at "Roma Independent Film Festival" (Italy).

The winners will be announced soon.

Congratulations!!!

'Lion' screens today in Atlantic Beach, Florida (US)

I'm proud to say that 'Lion' will be screened today at 1:00pm in the final of the "All Horror Short Film Festival", which will take place at "The Atlantic Theatres" (aka "Beaches Vineyard") in beautiful Atlantic Beach, Florida (US). 

Check out the festival schedule here.

Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #264 in Barcelona (Spain)

'Lion' goes back to Barcelona (Spain)! Today I'm very happy to say that my short film is an official selection at the "Filmi Craft Film Festival".

The winners will be announced soon.

Congratulations!!!

'The Screenplay' in Athens (Greece)

Today I'm very happy to say that 'The Screenplay' is an official selection at the "Icon Film Awards" of Athens (Greece).

The winners will be announced soon.

Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Award #841 in Atlantic Beach, Florida (US)

'Lion' returns to the cinema! Today I'm extremely proud to announce that Pedro Sánchez has won the award as 'Best Child Actor' at the "All Horror Short Film Festival".

This is a festival unlike any other: they don't name 'Honorable Mentions', 'Nominated' or 'Selected' films... They instead use a streamlined: 'Award Winner' or 'Not Selected' system. And all winning films will be screened in a theater!

So, my short film will be screened on Saturday, September 14, at "The Atlantic Theatres" (aka "Beaches Vineyard") in beautiful Atlantic Beach, Florida (US). Start time 1:00 pm.

You can watch the award winners video here or read all the titles here.

Congratulations!!!

'Deep Shock': Official Selection #130 in Brisbane (Australia)

Today I'm excited to say that 'Deep Shock' is an official selection at the "Victoria International Film Festival" of Brisbane (Australia).

The winners will be announced soon.

Congratulations!!!

'Extreme Love' in Honolulu, Hawaii (USA)

'Extreme Love' flies to Honolulu, Hawaii (USA)!!! This evening I'm proud to announce that my short film is an official selection at the "Silver Moon Independent Film Festival".

The winners will be revealed soon.

Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #263 in Venice (Italy)

Today I'm proud to say that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Milky Way International Film Awards" of Venice (Italy).

The winners will be announced shortly.

Congratulations!!!

"The Puzzle" in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)

Today I'm thrilled to say that 'The Puzzle' is an official selection at the "Carnival Film Awards" of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).

The winners will be announced soon.

Congratulations!!!

'Deep Shock': Official Selection #129 in Toronto (Canada)

'Deep Shock' flies to Canada! Today I'm very glad to say that my short film is an official selection at the "Ellora International Film Festival" of Toronto.

The winners will be announced soon.

Congratulations!!!

'The sweet hand of the White Rose': new selection in Las Vegas, Nevada (US)

This evening I'm very happy to say that 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' is an official selection at the "Limelight Independent Film Festival" of Las Vegas, Nevada (US).

The winners will be announced soon.

Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #262 in Kothamangalam, Tamil Nadu (India)

Today I'm pleased to announce that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Golden Deer Film Festival" of Kothamangalam, Tamil Nadu (India).

The winners will be revealed soon.

Congratulations!!!