Fiction
I began doing community theater, and have taken that approach with me in my fiction films. I have always approached the films starting with what people, places or stories are around me. From there it’s just convincing the friends, family and neighbors into being part of the film. In that sense I am very surprised to look back and see how different all the contexts are and what art these produced.
Acqua Fuori dal Ring
95 min. Sicily
Two boxers fight to survive inside and outside of the ring.
Profumo di Lumia
90 min.
A coming of age story set in small town Sicily.
Here are my first films, back from my Denver Days. I have always been ashamed that I am not a better filmmaker, so I used to never share the films. But what is undoubtedly beautiful are the people who were part of this crazy obsession. Making films in this way with community was just an excuse for us to come together around something positive. The memories of my life are the memories of working on these films. I love everyone who put their energy and life into these films.
The First Move
60 min. Denver
A comedy about two guys with one mission: Move a couch…
Hermann Hermann
90 min. Denver
Someone has murdered Hermann Hermann. Or have they? Arthur, on his last day as a detective, recognizes the name of the victim from a case he handled on his first day, 25 years ago. Now he cannot let the case rest. He must know the truth about Hermann Hermann.
Colfax & 15th
90 min. Denver Directed by Stephen Santa Cruz, Cinematography Joel Stängle
Colfax & 15th is an earnest Denver based crime drama made in 2010 by a collective of Denver based artists and filmmakers.