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Eric Casaccio

Eric Casaccio

Director/Writer/Producer at EPC Productions, LLC
Director, Producer, Screenwriter and Actor

Saint Petersburg, Florida

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January 2012
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About Eric

Over the years, Eric Casaccio has been in several different areas of the entertainment industry. He got his start performing in Boston Regional Theatre Productions and independent films. During that time, Casaccio worked for Boston Casting, recruiting talent for commercials, industrials, theater productions, and independent films while taking crew positions on local movies.

In January of 1997, Eric moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting and writing and subsequently wrote his first feature screenplay, "David's Walls." After completing several drafts, he was determined to bring his creation to life. Shortly after that, Eric worked in production on features, commercials, and music videos. The experiences in production and casting groomed Eric to produce an experimental five-minute music video for "David's Walls." This project gives viewers a brief symbolic vision with abstract glimpses of the storyline's main characters. "David's Walls" screened in several festivals around the country.

One of Casaccio's most significant accomplishments is an onstage charity event production of his screenplay, "Psychic Glitter." This venture was responsible for raising almost $2,000.00 for The Trevor Project honoring the memory of Lawrence King, a teenager shot and killed in school for his sexual orientation and gender expression. Eric wrote, produced, co-directed, and even played a feature-length lead role while spreading awareness for an unforgettable tragedy.

From 2011-to 2016, Eric's short films "Freak" and "Narcissist" collected several awards on the film festival circuit and reached critical acclaim. These stories of self-acceptance and dealing with narcissist abuse touched mainstream, international, underground, and LGBT audiences worldwide with several positive reviews. Both projects received worldwide on-demand distribution with outlets like IndieFlix, Dekkoo, Revry, and Fearless. They are also available on Amazon Prime Video in certain countries.

In addition to studying abroad with the London Theatre Program, Eric received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Roger Williams University, graduating with honors. He has studied acting at the Michael Chekhov Connection and has appeared in many award-winning short films.

Eric now resides in St. Petersburg, Florida, where his creative career expanded into professional coaching artists to boost their art forms and break their doubts.

Recently, Casaccio has placed a quarterfinalist, semi-finalist, and finalist in many screenwriting competitions with his feature-length screenplay "Twin Flames" and his short "Always Love." On top of that, Eric was nominated for Best Actor at the 2022 Dunedin International Film Festival for his leading role in the short film "My Sick Love."

Unique traits: Transformational Life Coach www.nowyourlife.com

Gender:
Male
Height:
5' 11"
Weight:
165
Body type:
Athletic
Hair:
Short
Hair color:
Brown
Eyes:
Brown
Ethnicity:
Caucasian

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Credits

  • Disconnect

    Disconnect (2022)
    Film (short) by Jason Shaake (Drama) The Doctor After a car accident puts her son in a coma, Debra is ridden with guilt, but has she found a way to bring him back?

  • My Sick Love

    My Sick Love (2021)
    Film (short) by Moxie Made Productions Actor A pessimistic cancer patient contemplates halting his treatments as he feels he is weighing down the life of his bride-to-be. But, his perspective drastically changes when he receives some unexpected news from the love of his life.

  • Rob Ian Coburn

    Rob Ian Coburn (2018)
    Documentary by EPC Productions Director Rob Ian Coburn shares his empowering journey from depression, addiction, and suicide to becoming an award-winning bodybuilder and fitness professional.

  • Narcissist

    Narcissist (2013 - 2016)
    Film (short) by EPC Productions, LLC / Director (Drama) Producer/Writer/Director Critically acclaimed award-winning film about an honest genuine writer discovering the painful truth of a handsome and charming, yet manipulative and toxic love interest. IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3349602/?ref_=nm_knf_i2

  • Freak

    Freak (2010 - 2013)
    Film (short) by Plus One Productions / Director (Drama) Editor/Producer/Writer/Director Critically acclaimed award-winning film about Randall, a hard working yet fragile soul faces his inner demons buried behind a drag queen persona while pursuing the dream of a lifetime. IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1735958/?ref_=nm_knf_t1

  • Walk a Mile in My Pradas

    Walk a Mile in My Pradas (2011)
    Film (Comedy) Actor A magic Christmas ornament turns two men's lives upside down when homophobic Tony starts preferring men two weeks before his wedding and his gay co-worker Steve finds himself blossoming into a ladies' man.

  • The Test

    The Test (2010)
    Film by Eric Casaccio (Drama, Fantasy, Mystery and Short) Editor/Writer/Director A hard working student has a life revelation after receiving a grade on an important exam.

  • Getting Lucky

    Getting Lucky (2005)
    Film (Short and Comedy) Actor A woman fed up with her love life tries her luck on an Internet dating service where she gets more than what she bargains for and may even find herself ---getting lucky.

  • Jimmy's House of Hugs

    Jimmy's House of Hugs (2004)
    Film (Comedy and Short) Actor Welcome to Jimmy's House of Hugs where women come for hugs and comfort. Meet Jimmy, his employees, and clients, as Jimmy explains how his business came to be and how it meets the needs of women.

  • Haircut

    Haircut (2004)
    Film (Short) Actor John gets more than he bargains for during a routine haircut. He goes on a provocative journey from the terrifying to the sublime. Shot with a miniature surveillance camera, entirely in first-person, haircut is a search for connection in the most surprising of circumstances. Written by bryan jackson

  • David's Walls

    David's Walls (2001)
    Film (Drama and Short) Producer/Writer In this experimental film/music video a young man is diagnosed with AIDS and realizes that his relationship with his best friend isn't going to develop as he'd hoped.

  • Temps

    Temps (1999)
    Film (Comedy) Actor Slice-of-life comedic film about the "other side of Generations X & Y" - the non-Slackers (or people who work) - five friends from college, now in their late 20s, and their different attitudes towards their work and their personal lives at points of transition in their lives, both personally and professionally. Some are temps, some aren't, but they're all dealing with a workplace impelled by turnover and increasing corporate hegemony. Raised in a basically privileged world of middle-class America - and always told they could do and be anything - these characters are challenged both by having so many options, and by their quests for perfection. This generation is the first one that cannot live better than its parents: a job is no longer a life-long career choice. In today's world that pressures workers to sacrifice their personal lives for "success," the five learn that, although life is full of compromises, they can find fulfillment. ALLY works as a "long-term temp" to insure time for... Written by anonymous

  • The North End

    The North End (1997)
    Film (Drama) Actor Two friends are living in the Boston Italian neighbourhood. Freddie is a documentary filmmaker who wants to finish a film profile of the area and Mac is an investment banker. To make his movie Freddie needs approval from Dom Di Bella who has a high profile in local community because he played gangsters in the movies. Meanwhile Mac is very cruel and violent towards his girlfriend Danielle, and it makes her wonder why she didn't chose sensitive Freddie. Written by Anonymous

Awards

  • Semifinalist - Your Script Produced - Los Angeles
    (2019)

  • Quarterfinalist - ScreenCraft Screenwriting Fellowship - Los Angeles
    (2019)

  • Finalist - Catalina Film Festival Screenwriting Competition
    (2019)

  • Quarterfinalist - HollyShorts Screenwriting Competition
    (2019)

  • Quarterfinalist - Scriptlapalooza - Los Angeles
    (2017)

  • Nominee - Best Cast Ensemble - Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards
    (2015)

  • Nominee - Best Drama - Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards
    (2015)

  • Winner - Gold Award - California Film Awards
    (2015)

  • Nominee - Best Drama - Rugged Underground Film Festival
    (2015)

  • Nominee - Best Drama - Rugged Underground Film Festival
    (2015)

  • Nominee - Best Domestic Film - Rugged Underground Film Festival
    (2015)

  • Winner- Best Domestic Film - Rugged Underground Film Festival
    (2015)

  • Nominee - Best Drama - North Hollywood Cinefest
    (2015)

  • Nominee - Best Drama - North Hollywood Cinefest
    (2015)

  • Winner - Best Drama - Phoenix Comic-Con Film Festival
    (2015)

  • Winner - Best LGBT FIlm - All Things Hollywood Film Festival
    (2015)

  • Winner - Best Story - Granite State Film Festival
    (2015)

  • Winner - Best LGBT Film - NIFF Houston International Film Festival
    (2015)

  • Award of Merit - The Accolade Competition
    (2014)

  • Short Film Audience Choice Award - Boston LGBT Film Festival
    (2014)

  • LGBT Honorable Mention Award - SENE Film, Art & Music Festival
    (2014)

  • Honorable Mention - NYC Downtown Short Film Festival
    (2014)

  • Best LGBTQ Film - ReelHeart International Film Festival
    (2014)

  • 3rd Place Best Romantic-Drama Short - The International Indie Gathering
    (2014)

  • Nominee - Best LGBT Project - Action On Film Festival
    (2014)

  • Winner - Best Overall Short Film - Q-Cinema: Ft. Worth's LGBT Film Festival
    (2014)

  • Winner - Best LGBT Film - Toronto Independent Film Festival
    (2014)

  • Best LGBT Film Nominee - Queens World Film Festival
    (2013)

  • Best GLBT Short Film - IFS Film Festival Los Angeles
    (2012)

  • Award of Merit - The Indie Fest
    (2012)

  • Runner Up for Best LGBT Film - All Things Hollywood Film Festival
    (2012)

  • Best GLBT Short Film - IFS Film Festival Los Angeles
    (2012)

  • Best Makeup in a Short Film - Sunset International Film Festival Los Angeles
    (2012)

  • Best Drama/Comedy Short - Indie Gathering International Film Festival
    (2012)

  • Honorable Mention - ReelheART International Film Festival
    (2012)

  • Runner Up for Best Lead Performance - Actors Film Festival
    (2012)

  • Best LGBT Film - American Independent Film Festival
    (2012)

  • Best LGBT Film - Toronto Independent Film Festival
    (2011)

  • Best Drama - Burbank International Film Festival
    (2011)

  • Best Short Film Male Division - FilmOut San Diego
    (2011)

  • Best Actor in a Short - Action On Film International Film Festival
    (2011)

  • Best LGBT Project (Runner Up) - Action on Film International Film Festival
    (2011)

  • Award of Excellence - Accolade Competition
    (2011)

  • Honorable Mention - Los Angeles Movie Awards
    (2011)

  • Award of Merit - Bests Shorts Competition
    (2011)

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