Tony Vidal, professionally known as Prankster Entertainment, has dedicated his life to crafting compelling stories. After earning a Master's degree in Screenwriting from the University of Southern California, he began his career as a story analyst for renowned film studios such as United Artists, Orion Pictures, and The Ladd Company. During this period, he meticulously reviewed a vast array of feature projects.
Tony's professional journey continued when he was hired by Summertime Films to co-write the screenplay for Her Best Move, an independent feature film centered around girls' soccer, which was distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and aired on The Disney Channel.
Making his directorial debut with The Prankster, a teen comedy-romance that he also wrote, Tony's production company, Prankster Entertainment, brought the film to life. The Prankster was released by Strand Releasing on Netflix and Hulu, and enjoyed a successful two-year run on Showtime and Starz.
Tony's subsequent projects include writing and producing Baja, which was theatrically released by AMC Independent and is currently available to stream on Amazon Prime, Tubi, and other major platforms.
Tony's latest production, Free Byrd, is currently available on Amazon Prime, Tubi, and other major platforms.
As a multifaceted screenwriter, director, and producer, Tony brings a deep sense of empathy and heart to every project he undertakes. He believes that we are all on a sacred journey to evolve and enlighten, and finds solace in the simple pleasures of life, including dark chocolate and a good laugh.
