Monica Surrena

Director, Producer and Screenwriter

Los Angeles, California

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February 2012

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About Monica

Monica Surrena (writer/director/producer) graduated with an MFA from USC's School of Cinematic Arts in Film and Television Production, and received a BA from the University of Pittsburgh in Film, Literature and Ancient Language. She directed "King of the Road", a motorcycle action-adventure short film starring Miles O'Keeffe (Tarzan, 1981), where she lead a high profile crew that included DP Rick Drapkin (Director of Photography, Medium), Stuntman Monte Perlin (Rush Hour 3, Mr. & Mrs. Smith), and Stunt Coordinator Justin De Rosa (Hook, Sister Act), with the guidance of Producer John Watson (Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves). Since graduation, Monica continues to write, produce, and direct. In addition, she runs a screenwriter's group out of Burbank and is currently developing a children's animated project.

Gender:
Female

Badges

Credits

KING OF THE ROAD (2010)
Film (short) by King of the Road Productions Writer/Director/Producer

Awards

Grand Prize Winner for Women in Film and Video NE Feature Screenwriting Competition for King of the Road
(2010)
Top 5 Finalist, Eerie Horror Film Festival Short Screenplay Competition for The Bloody Tannenbaum
(2010)
Accolade Award of Excellence for King of the Road (the short film
(2010)
Action On Film Festival's Best Female Filmmaker 2010 Nominatio
(2010)
Columbus International Film + Video Festival Honorable Mention for King of the Road (short)
(2010)
Indie Producer 8th Annual Short Film Contest Finalist for King of the Road (short)
(2010)