Pasquale Avella is a writer, director and producer from a blue-collar neighborhood in Queens, New York. He studied business at St. John’s University in New York City, has a B.F.A. in Film & Video Production from City College of New York, and studied the Meisner technique at the Acting Studio–New York.
He is the founder of Avenue 11A Films, a company with a mission to tell innovative stories about the struggles of everyday people. His career began in construction many years ago but his passion for cinema led him to the film industry. In 2018, a short film he wrote, shot, and edited, Hi I’m Dan, won Best Short/Short at the Miami Short Film Festival.
Pasquale has also made numerous educational videos about diverse historical figures including Frida Kahlo, Oscar Romero, Shirley Chisholm, and many others.
His goal is to make feature films about the working class and the underrepresented that inspire real conversations about change.
iParent Budget: $5M - $10M | Sci-fi ⋄ Thriller A working-class Hispanic couple's life is turned upside down when they try to have a baby in a dystopian future where the government controls birthing rights.
Paul & Pixie Dream Girl Budget: $1M - $5M | Comedy After separating from his wife, a blocked screenwriter goes to California for inspiration and becomes entangled with a Mexican cartel while losing grips on reality.
iParent
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Film (short)
by Room 1209 Productions (Sci-Fi and Thriller)
Writer/Director/Editor A working-class Hispanic couple's life is turned upside down when they try to have a baby in a dystopian future where the government controls birthing rights.
Teaser
https://vimeo.com/357340740
Not So Hilarious Anymore
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Film (short)
by A2K/Room 1209 Productions (Comedy)
Cinematographer/Editor
Ranting & Raving
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TV Pilo
(Comedy)
Actor
Saving Kevin
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Video
by Room 1209 Productions (Comedy)
Co-Director/Cinematographer/Editor Teaser
https://vimeo.com/309770411
Population Control
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Film (short)
by Room 1209 Productions (Horror and Sci-Fi)
Director/Producer/Editor Two agents from the Bureau of Disease and Population Control attempt to extract a carrier of a horrible rage virus. They discover that not only the infected ones have symptoms.
Teaser
https://vimeo.com/272203320
Leaving Virginville
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Film
Actor
Hi I'm Dan
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Film (short)
by Room 1209 Productions (Drama)
Writer/Cinematographer/Producer An oddball office worker falls apart as he prepares for an interview with a new company.
Teaser
https://vimeo.com/253055750
***Currently Streaming on Amazon Prime***
The Call
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Film
by Room 1209 Productions (Thriller)
Cinematographer/Editor/Producer Teaser
https://vimeo.com/240044278
Empty Nesters
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Film
Actor
Adultish
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TV Series
Actor
Space Available
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TV Series
by Room 1209 Productions (Comedy)
Writer/Director/Producer/Actor A film student shoots a documentary in his stepfather’s seedy rehearsal studio, in an effort to expose the underground world he suspects exists behind the artistic façade.
Cop Doc
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Film
Actor
Out at Sea
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Film
Actor
Fatal Encounters
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TV Series
Actor
Scorned: Love Kills
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TV Series
Actor
Subway
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Film
Actor
Best Actor In A Comedy - Ranting & Raving - East Hampton Film Festival
(2019)
Best Actor In A Comedy - Ranting & Raving - NYC TV Festival
(2019)
Best short/SHORT - Hi, I'm Dan - Miami Short Film Festival
(2018)
Best short/SHORT - Population Control - Cutting Room International Film Festival
(2018)
CUNY City College of New York
(2017-2019)
The Acting Studio - New York
(2008-2010)
Blue Bear School of Music - San Fransisco
(2003-2004)
St. Johns University
(2000-2002)