Fausto Brizzi's journey to fame began in 2006, although he had been working in the film and television industry for over a decade prior.
As a young man, Brizzi studied at the prestigious Centro Sperimentale in Rome, graduating in 1994. He then began his career in the production of stage plays, working exclusively in this field for several years.
It wasn't until 1998 that Brizzi landed his first major job, writing the script for the TV series "Lui e lei". This was followed by a string of small-screen projects, cementing his reputation as one of Italy's most prolific screenwriters.
In 1999, renowned producer Aurelio De Laurentiis approached Brizzi to write the screenplay for "Tifosi", a Christmas comedy starring Massimo Boldi and Christian De Sica. The film performed well at the Italian box office, leading De Laurentiis to continue working with Brizzi.
Despite his success in television, Brizzi struggled to make a name for himself in the film industry. He wrote a screenplay that he offered to several high-profile directors, but all of them turned it down, deeming it too low-budget and lacking mainstream appeal.
Undeterred, Brizzi decided to take the risk of directing the film himself. This bold move paid off, as "Notte prima degli esami" (2006) became the most successful film made by a first-time director in Italian movie history. The film's success was largely due to the unfamiliar names behind and in front of the camera, which piqued the interest of audiences.
A sequel, "Notte prima degli esami- Oggi" (2007),was released the following year, confirming Brizzi's status as the most popular filmmaker among Italian teenagers. His subsequent film, "Ex" (2009),was also a success, earning the Silver Ribbon for the Best Comedy in Italy after receiving 10 nominations at the David di Donatello Awards.
