New interview in Madrid (Spain)

Blood and fear... thriller and horror... From 'Extreme Love' to 'The Screenplay', from 'The Puzzle' to 'The sweet hand of the White Rose', from 'Lion' to 'Deep Shock', without forgetting 'Mother of Tears: The Third Mother' and the television series 'Rome' and 'Penny Dreadful'... Check out the new interview I did for "La Abadía de Berzano" website (click here).
The interview has been realized by Javi Pueyo.
Thanks a lot!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #146 in Lagos (Nigeria)

The trip around the world is completed. The new year begins with a good news: after America, Europe, Asia and Oceania, 'Lion' lands for the first time in Africa too!
I'm pleased to say that my short film is an official selection at the "Inshort Film Festival" of Lagos (Nigeria).
Congratulations!!!

'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!!!