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THE INEVITABLE PERSONAL INFORMATION - I'm passionate. I'm eccentric. I'm outspoken. I'm silly. I'm humble. I'm emotional. I'm charismatic. I'm fiercely loyal. I say what I think. I say what I feel. I laugh for no good reason. I wear my heart on my sleeve. I put my very best effort into every journey I embark on. I am shy around large crowds. I prefer quiet, intimate gatherings. I am highly sensitive and am not sorry or ashamed to be that way. My family is very important to me. I respect & value each and every person in my life. I am brutally honest, even if what I say is deemed unpopular. I do not consider myself to be a part of any 'community.' I do not judge others based on material wealth. I believe that each and every person is beautiful in his/her own way. I have a fantastic group of wonderful, supportive friends. I am proud of my life, my friends, my family, my accomplishments, my past, my present, and my future.
Music
Techno. Dance. Electronic. Ambient. Metal. Rock. Movie scores. Indie. (I have very diverse musical tastes, I never stick to one particular genre.)
ATB.
Linkin Park. Coldplay. Nirvana. Limp Bizkit. Madonna. Red Hot Chili Peppers. Nine Inch Nails. Philip Glass. Bloc Party.
CURRENT FAVORITES:
"Future Memories" (the entire album) by ATB
Movies
Mulholland Drive. Eraserhead. Inland Empire. Irreversible. Session 9. Hard Candy. Juno. Vampyr. Nosferatu. Requiem For A Dream. Copacabana. A Perfect Murder. The Hours. Psycho. Halloween. Batman Begins. High Tension. Best in Show. Waiting For Guffman. For Your Consideration. The Devil's Rejects. Star Wars. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Office Space. Psycho II. Fatal Attraction. Basic Instinct. Kung Pow: Enter the Fist. Titanic. Se7en. The Blair Witch Project. Scary Movie. The Terminator. Driving Miss Daisy. While You Were Sleeping. Meet The Parents. The Hot Chick. Sleeping Beauty. Batman. Batman Returns. Executive Decision. Breakdown. Under Siege. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. Gone With The Wind. Silence of the Lambs. Back to the Future. Angels in America. Bringing Up Baby. My Cousin Vinny. The Karate Kid. Saw. Saw II. Saw III. Saw IV. Cannibal Holocaust. The Last Broadcast. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Dances With Wolves.
Television
The Golden Girls. Seinfeld. Boston Legal. The Office. Forensic Files. Family Guy. American Dad. The Practice. Futurama. Queer As Folk. Crank Yankers. Cold Case Files. Maude. American Justice. Fat Actress. Parking Wars.
Books
Columbine by Dave Cullen. Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide. Rise and Walk: The Dennis Byrd Story. Gifted Hands.
Heroes
Louis & Melissa Spadaccini. Becky Spadaccini. Barbara & Tony Spadaccini. Judy Buckley. John Wallo. Steve Brown. Jeff Watson. John Larsen. Tanisha Dungee. Benjamin P. Ablao, Jr.
Delaware County Community College
Media,Pennsylvania
Graduated: N/A
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Associate's Degree
Major: Business Administration
2002 to 2003
Polytech High School
Woodside,Delaware
Graduated: 2000
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
Major: Aviation Technology
Clubs: JROTC, Drama Club
"Stay true to your own voice. Let your own voice ring out. And don't let anybody fiddle with it." - David Lynch
Award-winning filmmaker ANTHONY SPADACCINI
Film is my voice. It's my vision. My style of filmmaking depicts the world as seen through my eyes, through the use of experimental visual storytelling (a.k.a. "True Cinema").
My passion resides in true independent cinema, which allows creative freedom without boundaries or censorship.
My films have played in festivals in the U.S. and Canada. I have worked in a variety of genres, including drama, comedy, horror, and experimental. Feature length films. Short films. Music videos. I have also acted in features, shorts, and music videos.
It's important to remain diverse in choosing which stories to tell and which roles to play. Every single production is a learning experience and I value each one I've been involved in.
If you are interested in learning more about me or my films, scroll down below to the Q&A, links, trailers, and clips which will shed further light on my work.
Also, feel free to visit FleetStreetFilms.com for more information.
A: Yes. And if you send me a message, I will respond (unless your message is spam, obscene, or pornographic in nature).
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Q: How can I order one of your films?
A: See below.
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Q: Which films are available to purchase?
A: The previously unreleased director's cut of HEAD CASE can be purchased at BuyHeadCase.com or Amazon.com. The official DVD release from Brain Damage Films (www.braindamagefilms.com) can be expected sometime next year. The Film Truth Collection (AFTERMATH, UNSTABLE, HATRED) can be purchased on DVD through Amazon.com. They also can be rented or purchased via digital download on Amazon's Unbox service.
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Q: What are your films about?
A: A synopsis of each film is below this Q & A.
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Q: Any news on current or future projects?
A: HEAD CASE, a pseudo-documentary horror film, just wrapped its festival run. The director's cut is available at BuyHeadCase.com, while the official DVD release from Brain Damage Films can be expected sometime in 2010. The followup, THE RITUAL, will be shown as a sneak preview at the 2009 Indie Gathering Film Festival in August, while the world premiere will be at the Newark Film Festival in September. Several shorts (MONDAY MORNING, THE FIRST DATE, EMO PILL, ROOM FOR RENT, A/S/L - A TALE OF ONLINE DATING) can be seen on YouTube and Veoh. All are expected to be on DVD by year's end. Current projects include feature films POST-MORTEM and THERAPY, as well as music videos from award-winning singer/songwriter Jonathan Adam Duerr.
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Q: I would love to act in one of your films or be part of the production crew. How can I go about doing this?
A: Send your headshot & resume to info@fleetstreetfilms.com.
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Q: Where do you go to school?
A: I am currently studying at Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA.
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FROM FLEET STREET FILMS...
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The Ritual (2009, 114 min. [Director's Cut])
A serial killer begins grooming a protege, until outside influences threaten to destroy their sadistic relationship. The shocking follow-up to HEAD CASE is a delicious, sickening tale of murder, incest, manipulation, rape, & self-mutilation.
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Indie Gathering Film Festival (2009)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Newark Film Festival (2009)
"Artistic, eerily beautiful, and unforgettable" - Mike and Ike
"Creepy, poignant film with deep characters, gruesome kills, and rich backstory" - Cinema Crazed
"Amazingly strange, beautiful sequel to 'Head Case,' the surprise ending is definitely worth the trip" - Rogue Cinema
"Twisted, memorable film with disturbing, violent images and a surprise ending, a fitting and brilliant finish" - Video Views
*****
Head Case (2007, 101 min.)
A pseudo-documentary edited from the home movies of serial killers Wayne & Andrea Montgomery, presenting a look into their quiet, suburban lives...as well as the graphic & disturbing details of their horrific crimes. Starring Paul McCloskey, Barbara Lessin, Brinke Stevens, Bruce De Santis, Emily Spiegel, Michael Panichelli, Jr. FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY (Graphic violence, grisly images, profanity, & nudity).
HONORABLE MENTION - BEST HORROR FILM - Indie Gathering Film Festival (2008)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Newark Film Festival (2007)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Down Beach Film Festival (2008)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Newark Film Festival (2008)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Indie Can Film Festival (2008)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Cinema Wasteland (2009)
"The most disturbing film in a decade" - Mike and Ike
"Very effective and strong hardcore horror flick" - Film Threat
"Well-made and well-acted...easily rises above most similar films made the past few years" - Cinema Wasteland
"Vile & disgusting...terrifying on a level that most indie horror flicks could only dream of achieving" -The Movies Made Me Do It
"Brutal & vicious...with haunting performances, constant tension & brutality, and a sharp sense of dark comedy" - Felix Vasquez, Jr., Cinema-Crazed.com
"Sent chills down my spine...grisly & great for gore fans...extremely effective" - Rogue Cinema
"A twisted little exercise in suggestion and manipulation...seek it out and watch it, I promise you'll become as antisocial as I plan to be now after seeing it" - Lillian Patterson, Cinema-Crazed.com
*****
Emo Pill (2006, 18 min.)
A teenager on the verge of suicide finds solace, and delusions of a happy home life, in the form of a mysterious pill found on his night stand. Starring L.A.-based filmmaker Timothy Farmer, making his acting debut as the troubled teenager Miles Nelson. Last year, Farmer directed Academy Award-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman in a short film called 'Simply Leon.' In 2006, Farmer was featured on Access Hollywood, one of television's leading entertainment news shows. Also starring Steve Brown, John Larsen, Denise Smiley, Valerie Thomas.
THIRD PLACE - BEST EXPERIMENTAL SHORT - Indie Gathering Film Festival (2007)
EXEMPLARY FILMMAKING - Delaware Valley Film Festival (2006)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Newark Film Festival (2006)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - 2nd Indie Can Film Festival (2006)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Liberated Films (2006)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Slackers Film Festival (2007)
"Gorgeous, well-made piece of short filmmaking...a moving canvas with stark colors and vivid imagery..." - Cinema-Crazed
"A unique vision with a surreal, otherworldly quality...a powerful piece of filmmaking..." - Rogue Cinema
"Beautiful, creative, & very artsy..." - The Movies Made Me Do It
"Dark & beautiful piece of art with strong visuals blending cinema verite with expressionism..." - B-Independent
*****
The First Date (2006, 15 min.)
Award-winning filmmaker Anthony Spadaccini brings you The First Date, the hysterical followup to his silent comedy Monday Morning. The hilariously clumsy Trevor returns, this time landing a date with a beautiful woman. However, through a series of misadventures, Trevor turns their first date into a total disaster. Starring Nate Edwards, Melissa Torrence, Jeff Watson, Judy Buckley.
WINNER - BEST EXPERIMENTAL SHORT - The Indie Gathering Film Festival (2007)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Sunscreen Film Festival (2006)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Pencil Head's Dusk Til Dawn Film Fest (2006)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Bluegrass Independent Film Festival (2006)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - 2nd Indie Can Film Festival (2006)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Liberated Films (2006)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Cinephile Film Festival (2006)
"Excellent genre exercise that knows all the beats of a bygone cinematic era..." - B-Independent
"Funny movie with a heart and you can't beat that..." - Rogue Cinema
*****
Hatred (2006, 111 min.)
One year has passed. Anthony continues to relive his nightmarish experience. But while attending a weekend birthday party for a close friend, Anthony faces an unexpected revelation. Though he struggles to come to terms with the guilt he feels and is unable to forgive himself, he finally accepts responsibility for his own selfish actions. But it might be too late. From award-winning filmmaker Anthony Spadaccini comes the shocking follow-up to 2005's controversial "Unstable." Starring Steve Brown, Anthony Spadaccini, Garrett McKenna, Paul McCloskey. FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY (Violence, profanity, and adult themes).
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Indie Can Film Festival (2006)
"A worthy sequel to the hate crime storyline, and HATRED is a continuously engrossing and shocking examination of the after effects of a hate crime, and indirect blame upon those involved within the crime. With more great performances, great directing, and a memorable climax that really does add a nice touch of reality that Spadaccini excels at..." -Cinema-Crazed
"A powerful piece...Spadaccini has crafted a movie that evokes genuine emotion...the pain is very believable..." - Rogue Cinema
"Steve Brown is a real find and does a fantastic job here..." - The Movies Made Me Do It
*****
Aftermath (2005, 89 min.)
A tragic story about HIV, friendship, deception, and betrayal in the tradition of the cinema verite genre. Vowing his silence over his friend J.P.'s HIV status, Anthony eventually learns of a risky sexual encounter between J.P. and a mutual friend. Being held to his promise (and worried about a damaging secret of his own), Anthony's guilt over the deception becomes too much to handle during a weekend beach trip. The aftermath of Anthony's betrayal would be worse than he could ever have imagined. From award-winning filmmaker Anthony Spadaccini. Starring Rebecca Lynne, J.P. Clemens, Anthony Spadaccini. FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY (Adult themes, sexual content, nudity, drug use, brief violence, and profanity).
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Indie Can Film Festival (2006)
"Excels at startling realism...'AFTERMATH' is a gung-ho dissection of socially relevant issues that really play out before us. But the best aspect of 'AFTERMATH' are the utterly realistic performances by the entire cast including Anthony Spadaccini, who directs and acts without a single chink in the armor..." -Cinema-Crazed
"Compelling...I was riveted throughout the movie..." - Rogue Cinema
*****
Unstable (2005, 80 min.)
While on a camping trip, several friends find themselves in an unbearable dilemma when one of them is suspected of committing a hate crime against a gay teenager. Accusations fly. Loyalty is questioned. Friends become enemies. Guilt sets in. From award-winning filmmaker Anthony Spadaccini comes a unique indie film in the cinema verite tradition that attacks issues of friendship, loyalty, and homophobia in today's society. Starring Steve Brown, James Schaeffer, Bobby Hamilton. FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY (Violence and profanity).
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Newark Film Festival (2006)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Bryn Mawr Film Institute (2005)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Indie Can Film Festival (2006)
"Entertaining & highly realistic..." - The Movies Made Me Do It
"Very powerful..." - Rogue Cinema
"The film's biggest strength is its raw realism..." - Unnoticed Films
*****
Monday Morning (2005, 11 min.)
From award-winning filmmaker Anthony Spadaccini comes a short film shot in the style of the Charlie Chaplin/Buster Keaton silent comedies, detailing the ultimate morning from hell for a young slacker who struggles to make it to work on time, and ends up encountering disaster at every turn. Starring Nate Edwards, Rebecca Lynne, James Schaeffer.
SECOND PLACE - BEST EXPERIMENTAL SHORT - The Indie Gathering Film Festival (2006)
EXEMPLARY FILMMAKING - Delaware Valley Film Festival (2006)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Action on Film Festival (2005)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Cleveland Micro Fest (2005)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Bryn Mawr Film Institute (2005)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Indie Can Film Festival (2006)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Estes Park Film Festival (2006)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - 2nd Indie Can Film Festival (2006)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Liberated Films (2006)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Slackers Film Festival (2007)
"Bright and fun throughout..." - Microcinemascene
"Pretty damn funny..." - Cinema-Crazed
"Warm, light-hearted, and the funniest short film I've ever seen..." - Fab Film Reviews
"Light-hearted giggles are to be had here..." - B-Independent
"Highly entertaining..." - The Movies Made Me Do It
"Laugh out loud funny...the physical comedy is great..." - Rogue Cinema
"Good physical humor..." - Unnoticed Films
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Anthony Spadaccini's Filmography (Director/Writer/Actor/Producer)
Therapy (2010)
Post-Mortem (2010)
S.K.I.N.S. - Serial Killers In Need Of Support (2009)
The Ritual (2009)
Chris Watson's 'Still...' (2009 - Music Video)
a/s/l - A Tale of Online Dating (2007 - short)
Head Case (2007)
Room for Rent (2007)
Dave Wascavage's 'Infinities Lock' (2006) "Roger"
Johnny K. Wu's 'The Rapture' (2006) "Punk"
The First Date (2006) "Bud"
Emo Pill (2006) "Oliver Nelson"
Johnny K. Wu's 'En Passant' (2006) "Tony"
Bimbo Boy's 'Drama Queen' (2006 - Music Video) "Drama Queen"
Hatred (2006) "Anthony"
Aftermath (2005) "Anthony"
Monday Morning (2005) "Impatient man"
Unstable (2005) "Anthony"
The Troubled Interviewee 2 (2003) "Film student"
The Stupid Intellectual (2003) "Film student"
The Troubled Interviewee (2002) "Film student"
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