Christian Filippella is an Emmy Award Nominated and winning producer, director and cinematographer, member of the Producers Guild of America (p.g.a.) and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS). He holds a law degree and two masters in film directing. In 2005 Christian Filippella received his diploma in film directing from the prestigious Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia (SCS), National Film Schol, in Italy. In 2006 Christian Filippella won the only bursary from the American Government for an Italian filmmaker to take a Master in film directing in the United States. In 2008 he obtained his second MFA in film directing from the American Film Institute (AFI). In addition to this Fulbright Scholarship he was also awarded the Philip Morris Award twice, the Sergio Corbucci Prize, the Panavision and the Arri Award. In 2018 he was awarded the Life Achievement Award and the Golden Halo Award by the Motion Picture Council. in 2024 Mr. Filippella has been nominated for an Emmy as a producer in category 1 for Outstanding Drama Series with 'The Bay'. Christian Filippella has directed, produced and shot several acclaimed feature films starring several Oscar winners and Oscar nominees. He is also known for his cinematography work in films, music videos and commercials. Mr. Filippella speaks fluently Italian, English and Spanish. Read less