Matias Masucci is an Italian-born American writer, independent filmmaker and actor. Masucci has been a proponent of digital independent cinema and self distribution since the early 2000s. His work includes the short film happiending (2008) the independent feature film Noise Matters (2013) and both fiction and non-fiction writings.[1][2]
Matias Masucci | |
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| Born | Novara, Italy |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
| Website | www |
Life and career edit
Masucci was born in the city of Novara, in northern Italy, where he began his acting career in theater while in school.[3] At age eighteen he relocated to Hollywood and later appeared in the television series CSI: NY (2004) and The Bold and the Beautiful (2005).[4][5] His transition behind the camera began first as a screenwriter with the short film A Short One (2006) and later as a director with the mockumentary short Rotting Dancers (2007). Masucci has written, produced and directed several short films including the award-winning happiending (2008).[6] His feature length directorial debut came with the film Noise Matters (2013) which premiered in London at the 20th edition of the Raindance Film Festival in 2012.[7] He has cited among his cinematic influences the works of Luis Buñuel, Robert Bresson and Federico Fellini.[8]
His literary works include short stories, screenplays, essays and articles, and have been featured in various digital and print publications.[9] Masucci produces and distributes most of his work through his brand Independent Society.[10]
Filmography edit
| Year | Film | Actor | Director | Writer | Producer | Editor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Five O Four | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | short | ||
| 2006 | A Short One | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | short | ||
| 2007 | The Gig | ✓ | ✓ | short | |||
| 2007 | Rotting Dancers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | short |
| 2008 | happiending | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | short |
| 2011 | Noise Matters | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | feature length |
References edit
- ^ "And The Award Goes To". Durango Herald. 9 March 2009. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
- ^ "Noise Matters World Premiere". Raindance Festival. 20 September 2012. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
- ^ "Nightcap: Independent Cinema". Clickvision TV. 4 May 2011. Archived from the original on 6 May 2011. Retrieved 18 February 2011.
- ^ "CSI:NY Grand Master". Radio Times. 19 December 2007. Retrieved 11 April 2012.
- ^ "The Bold & the beautiful episode list". TV.vom. 25 June 2005. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
- ^ "DIFF 2009 Awards". Durangofilms.org. 1 April 2009. Retrieved 18 January 2010.
- ^ "Noise Matters at Raindance". 1 September 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
- ^ "Director's Interviews". Raindance TV. 12 October 2012. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
- ^ "The Writings of Matias Masucci". 7 March 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
- ^ "Noise Matters: Un Film di Matias Masucci". 3 December 2011. Retrieved 9 December 2011.