Draft:Vincente DiSanti
Vincente DiSanti | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2014-present |
| Known for | Never Hike Alone franchise |
| Spouse | Sarah D. Cole
(m. 2011) |
| Website | wompstompfilms |
Vincente DiSanti (born Los Angeles, California) is an American filmmaker, actor and writer. He became known for creating and directing the Friday the 13th fan film franchise Never Hike Alone; he also portrays Jason Voorhees in all installments of the franchise.
Education and career
In 2007, DiSanti received a degree in film production and editing from Worcester State, after which he moved to southern California, where he began his film career.[1] His first directorial work was The Red Room, which was released on August 20, 2015.[2] The film has received mixed reviews.[citation needed] The following year, he created his production company Womp Stomp Films. The goal with his production company is to direct feature films and episodic series.[3]
His second directorial work was Never Hike Alone (2017), which become a huge success from Friday the 13th fans,[citation needed] and is considered as "one of the best Friday the 13th fan films ever."[4] The film also spawned a prequel, Never Hike in the Snow (2020), and a sequel, Never Hike Alone 2 (2023).[5] Two other sequels was in development by 2021.[6][7] However, by 2024, it is unknown that they still in development. An animated short film called Ghosts in the Fog was also announced in November 2022.[8] He directed the short film Imagine, which was released on September 6, 2019.[9] In 2021, he was a co-writer for Jason Rising, an Friday the 13th fan film.[10]
In addition to directing, DiSanti portrayed Michael Myers in numerous Halloween fan films during 2018 and 2020.[11][12][13] In 2021, he appeared in 13 Fanboy as himself.[citation needed]
Personal life
DiSanti married his wife Sarah in 2011.[citation needed]
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Editor | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Red Room | Yes | Yes | No | No | [2] | |
| 2017 | Never Hike Alone | Yes | Yes | No | No | Co-writted with Nathan McLeod | |
| 2019 | Imagine | Yes | No | No | No | [9] | |
| 2020 | Never Hike in the Snow | Yes | Yes | Executive | No | ||
| 2021 | Jason Rising | No | Yes | No | No | Co-writer only | [10] |
| 2023 | Dylan's New Nightmare | No | No | Yes | No | Producer only | |
| Never Hike Alone 2 | Yes | No | No | No | |||
| TBA | Never Hike Alone: Ghosts in the Fog | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Co-writing with Diego Valenzula | [8] |
| Untitled Never Hike Alone sequels | Yes | TBA | TBA | TBA | [6][7] |
Actor only
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Assassins | Man in Alley | [14] | |
| 2017 | Never Hike Alone | Jason Voorhees | ||
| 2018 | The Spirit of Haddonfield | Michael Myers / The Shape | [11] | |
| Halloween: The Face of Michael Myers 'Prelude' | [12] | |||
| 2020 | Never Hike in the Snow | Jason Voorhees | Shared the role with Douglas Tait | |
| Happy Halloween: A Halloween Fan Film | Michael Myers / The Shape | [13] | ||
| 2021 | Jason Rising | Officer Playboy, Jason's arm (uncredited) | [10] | |
| 13 Fanboy | Vincente | |||
| 2023 | Never Hike Alone 2 | Jason Voorhees | Shared the role with Bryan Forrest |
References
- ^ McCarthy, Sean (11 August 2022). "From horror fan films to his own production company, Vincente DiSanti living his dream". The New Bedford Light. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ a b Stomp, Womp (29 October 2020). "The Red Room | Short Film | (2015) HD". YouTube. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Vincente DiSanti". Coverfly. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ Parker, Jason (11 October 2017). "Review: 'Never Hike Alone' Delivers The Goods With Best Looking Friday The 13th Fan Film Ever". fridaythe13thfranchise.com. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ BiManna, Daniel (22 September 2021). "The Never Hike Alone Shorts Are Keeping The Friday The 13th Series Alive". ScreenRant. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Never Hike Alone III: Jason Takes Crystal Lake". Womp Stomp Films. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Never Hike Alone IV: The Final Hike". Womp Stomp Films. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Ghosts in the Fog | Teaser Trailer | (2022) 4K". YouTube. 1 November 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ a b Stomp, Womp (6 September 2019). "Imagine | Short Film | (2018) HD". YouTube. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ a b c Sweet, James (14 August 2021). "Jason Rising: A Friday the 13th Fan Film | Uncensored Full Film | (2021) HD". YouTube. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ a b Rivas, Rene (2 October 2018). "The Spirit of Haddonfield | Short Horror Film | OFFICIAL | 4K". YouTube. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ a b House, Hawthorne (24 October 2018). "Halloween: The Face of Michael Myers 'Prelude' | Halloween Fan Film". YouTube. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ a b Champene, Jimmy (17 October 2020). "Happy Halloween: A Halloween Kills Fan Film". YouTube. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ "Vincente DiSanti". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 28 June 2024.