Pasquale Avella
Founder at Avenue 11A Films
Actor, Director, Playwright, Producer, Screenwriter, Editor, Videographer and Musician
San Rafael, California
November 2011
2 days ago
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About Pasquale
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.
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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.
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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.
Credits
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iParent (
2019 )
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 (
2019 )
Film (short) by A2K/Room 1209 Productions (Comedy) Cinematographer/Editor -
Ranting & Raving (
2018 )
TV Pilo (Comedy) Actor -
Saving Kevin (
2018 )
Video by Room 1209 Productions (Comedy) Co-Director/Cinematographer/Editor Teaser https://vimeo.com/309770411 -
Population Control (
2018 )
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 (
2017 )
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Hi I'm Dan (
2017 )
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 (
2017 )
Film by Room 1209 Productions (Thriller) Cinematographer/Editor/Producer Teaser https://vimeo.com/240044278 -
Empty Nesters (
2016 )
Film Actor -
Adultish (
2014 )
TV Series Actor -
Space Available (
2014 )
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 (
2014 )
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Out at Sea (
2013 )
Film Actor -
Fatal Encounters (
2013 )
TV Series Actor -
Scorned: Love Kills (
2013 )
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Subway (
2010 )
Film Actor
Awards
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Best Actor In A Comedy - Ranting & Raving - East Hampton Film Festival
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Best Actor In A Comedy - Ranting & Raving - NYC TV Festival
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Best short/SHORT - Hi, I'm Dan - Miami Short Film Festival
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Best short/SHORT - Population Control - Cutting Room International Film Festival
(2018)
Education
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CUNY City College of New York
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The Acting Studio - New York
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Blue Bear School of Music - San Fransisco
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St. Johns University
(2000-2002)
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