Christian Filippella | |
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) Filippella at the 2015 Golden Globes | |
| Born | December 20, 1975 |
| Occupation | Producer/Director |
| Years active | 1998–present |
Christian Filippella (born in Benevento, Campania, Italy) is a producer, cinematographer and director.
Filippella began working as an independent filmmaker in Spain and Ireland. He was accepted to the directing program of the prestigious Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Rome and was awarded his diploma in 2005 with his thesis film Thermae starring Claire Falconer and Carolina Crescentini.[1] Subsequently, he was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship[2] and completed MFA studies at the American Film Institute (AFI)[3] in 2008.
Filippella also has received twice the Philip Morris Cinema Award and the Sergio Corbucci Prize in 2006.[4]
His feature film Silver Case stars Academy Award Nominees Seymour Cassel and Eric Roberts in the lead role of the Senator, and features Shalim Ortiz, Chris Facey, Brian Keith Gamble, Vincent De Paul (actor), Fernanda Romero, Scarlett Chorvat and Claire Falconer.[5]
Silver Case, which premiered at Rome International Film Festival, has won many awards worldwide, including 5 Indie Awards with Best of Show. The movie has been released worldwide and praised by the major critics.[6]
The Los Angeles Times reviewed the film as "brisk, good-looking and never dull"
Mr Filippella has since then produced several feature films including A Place Called Hollywood, Beverly Hills Christmas I and This is Our Christmas starring Dean Cain, John Savage, Oscar winning actress Margaret O'Brien, Emmy Winner actor producer Ronn Moss and many others.[7]
In 2018 Filippella received the Halo Award and the Life Achievement Award from the Motion Picture Council in Hollywood.[8]
Christian Filippella is a current member of the Television Academy.
Honors
- Halo Award - Best Feature Motion Picture Council (2018)
- Life Achievement Award Motion Picture Council (2018)
- Los Angeles Film & TV Festival - Best Feature (2013)
- Los Angeles Film & TV Festival - Best Director (2013)
- Vegas Cine Fest - Best Feature First Runner Up (2012)
- Indie Award - Best of Show (2012)
- Indie Award - Direction (2012)
- Accolade Award - Directing (2012)
- Merit Award - FLIFF (2011)
- Spirit of Independent Award (2011)
- Accolade Award - Film (2009)
- Sergio Corbucci Prize (2006)
- Fulbright Award (2006)
- Philip Morris Cinema Award (2004)
- Philip Morris Cinema Award (2003)
- Deviate NIFC (2002)
Film Festivals Official Selection
- Long Island Int. Film Festival (2013)
- Los Angeles Film Festival (2012)
- Hoboken Int. Film Festival (2012)
- New Filmmaker Program (2012)
- Salento Int. Film Festival (2012)
- Fantafilmfestival (2012)
- Hoboken International Film Festival (2012)
- Big Island International Film Festival (2012)
- San Diego Black Film Festival (2012)
- Cine Vegas Fest (2012)
- Rome International Film Festival (2011)
- Cannes Film Festival (2011)
- Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (2011)
- Bahamas International Film Festival (2011)
- Daytona Beach Film Festival (2011)
- Screamfest (2009 and 2010)
- LA Shorts Film Festival (2009)
- European Film Festival (2006)
- RIFF (2005)
- Instanbul International Film Festival (2004)
- European Film Festival (2003)
Filmography (Director)
- This is Our Christmas (2018)
- Red Wine & Gold music video (2018)
- Silver Case (2012)
- Tangled (2010)
- Swifty & Veg (2010)
- White Widow (2009)
- Narcissus Dreams (2009)
- Thermae (2006)
- Il rigore più lungo del mondo (2004)
- Silver Nail (2003)
- Distretto di polizia - 2nd unit director (4 episodes, 2003)
Filmography (Writer)
- Silver Case (2011)
- Swifty & Veg (2010)
- White Widow (2009)
- Narcissus Dreams (2009)
- Thermae (2006)
- Il rigore più lungo del mondo (2004)
- Silver Nail (2003)
Filmography (Producer)
- Shepherd: The Story of Jewish Dog (2019)
- This is Our Christmas (2018)
- Beverly Hills Christmas (2015)
- A Place Called Hollywood (2014)
- Silver Case (2011)
- The Wishmakers (2011)
- Tangled (2010)
- Swifty & Veg (2010)
- White Widow (2009)
- Narcissus Dreams (2009)
Filmography (Cinemstograher)
- Magic Max (2019)
- This is Our Christmas (2018)
- Beverly Hills Christmas (2015)
- Silver Case (2011)
References
- ^ "Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia: "" Thermae 2'40 " di Christian Filippella selezionato al Butterfly Effect – Short Film Event di Hollywood"". Archived from the original on 2011-07-27. Retrieved 2009-07-06.
- ^ Un Mondo di Italiani: "Giovane stella Italiana nel Firmamento di Hollywood. Oltre Oceano la Vreativita' e Il Genio del Belpaese"
- ^ Culture Northern Ireland: "Claire Falconer Set To Soar" Archived March 8, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
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- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2010-11-13.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-04-03. Retrieved 2012-05-03.