Stephen Vittoria is a multifaceted filmmaker with a diverse range of projects under his belt. In 1987, he wrote, directed, and edited his first feature film, "Black & White", a dramatic story about racism set against the backdrop of post-World War II America, starring Frank Vincent.
In 1995, Vittoria produced, wrote, and directed "Hollywood Boulevard", a dark and satirical look at the motion picture industry, featuring John C. McGinley, Jon Tenney, and Julianne Phillips.
In 1998, he wrote, directed, and edited the six-hour documentary "Save Your Life - The Life and Holistic Times of Dr. Richard Schulze", and then in 2005, he wrote, directed, and edited the television documentary feature "Keeper of the Flame" with journalist Linda Ellerbee and actor Wilford Brimley, a film that tackles the current ecological crisis facing American forests.
Vittoria's current documentary, "Long Distance Revolutionary: A Journey with Mumia Abu-Jamal", was released throughout the U.S. by First Run Features. His previous film, "One Bright Shining Moment: The Forgotten Summer of George McGovern", won top honors at the Sarasota Film Festival as "Best Documentary Feature" and was also released nationwide by First Run Features.
Additionally, Vittoria was a producer on two feature documentaries by Academy Award winner Alex Gibney: "Gonzo: The Life & Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson" and "Magic Trip".
As the founder and creative director of two Southern California production companies, Street Legal Cinema and Deep Image, Vittoria has had a successful career in the film industry. In his free time, he hopes to one day play centerfield for the New York Yankees.
