Robert Angelo Masciantonio is a multifaceted film director and screenwriter, currently residing in the Philadelphia area. His latest feature film, the horror movie Neighbor, has been making a significant impact on the film festival circuit. The film's sold-out premiere took place at the Fantasia festival in Montreal, where festival co-director Mitch Davis praised the film's intense and character-driven sequences, stating that they "seriously push the envelope" without resorting to gratuitous violence or "torture porn."
Neighbor went on to screen at various film festivals, including Celluloid Screams in the UK, the International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival in Arizona, where Robert won the award for Best Screenplay, and the Sainte Maxime International Horror Film Festival in France, where the film took home the Prix d'Argent.
Robert Masciantonio's educational background includes a graduate degree from the Episcopal Academy and a film studies program at Temple University, where he won the Silver Reel Award for his short film, "Jerks." He went on to write, direct, and produce the cult favorite film Cold Hearts in 1999, which garnered widespread acclaim.
Masciantonio's other notable film is All Along, a multi-award-winning feature that has completed its run on the festival circuit and is set to be released theatrically nationwide. In addition to his feature film work, Robert has written and directed three shorts for the 48 Hour Film Project, including How 'bout This and "When You Sing," which won the Audience Award. He has also taught screenwriting at Drexel University, sharing his expertise with aspiring filmmakers.
Throughout his career, Robert Masciantonio has demonstrated a keen understanding of the horror genre, pushing boundaries while maintaining a focus on character development and storytelling. His dedication to his craft has earned him numerous awards and accolades, cementing his position as a respected figure in the film industry.
