Anthony Caronna is an American film director. They have directed the documentary film Susanne Bartsch: On Top (2017), and directed an episode of Pride (2021), and Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York (2023).

Anthony Caronna
OccupationFilm producer
Years active2011–present

Career

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In 2017, Caronna directed Susanne Bartsch: On Top a documentary revolving around Susanne Bartsch, which had its world premiere at the Hot Docs Canadian International Film Festival.[1] It was later acquired by The Orchard, with RuPaul, Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato boarding as executive producers.[2]

In 2019, Caronna served as a co-producer on Wrinkles the Clown directed by Michael Beach Nichols, a documentary revolving around Wrinkles the Clown. It was released on October 4, 2019, by Magnet Releasing.[3]

In 2021, Caronna directed an episode of Pride for FX, produced by Killer Films and Vice Studios.[4]

In 2023, Caronna co-created and directed Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York based upon the book by Elon Green, executive produced by Howard Gertler, Liz Garbus, Dan Cogan, and Charlize Theron for HBO.[5]

Caronna is additionally a partner at NoWeather, a filmmaking collective based in New York City.[6]

Personal life

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Caronna goes by they/them pronouns.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Lyttelton, Oliver (May 1, 2017). "Exclusive: First Clip & Poster For New Documentary 'Susanne Bartsch: On Top'". The Playlist. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
  2. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (July 3, 2018). "The Orchard Acquires RuPaul-Produced Doc 'Susanne Bartsch: On Top'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
  3. ^ Lang, Brent (August 27, 2019). "Magnet Releasing Buys 'Wrinkles the Clown' Documentary (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
  4. ^ Nakamura, Reid (March 30, 2021). "FX Docuseries 'Pride' Sets Director Lineup, Gets May Premiere Date". The Wrap. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
  5. ^ "HBO Original Docuseries LAST CALL: WHEN A SERIAL KILLER STALKED QUEER NEW YORK Debuts July 9". Warner Bros. Discovery. June 21, 2023. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
  6. ^ "About". NoWeather. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
  7. ^ Dry, Jude (June 6, 2023). "10 LGBTQ Film and TV Creators on the Rise in 2023". IndieWire. Retrieved July 16, 2023.