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***2014 CANNES INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SELECTED DIRECTOR***
Chris Di Staulo is an award-winning motion picture director and has established himself as one of the most exciting directors in the industry. He is known for his focused and intricate work with actors, beautiful cinematography and original narrative work. Chris is a natural-born storyteller and this is reflected in his films, which have garnered 23 national and international awards. His unique vision and innovative style have won him awards at the Cannes International Film Festival, Las Vegas Film Festival, National Screen Institute, Canada International Film Festival, and many more.
After directing “Dirty Talk” and “Somnolence”, both films were acquired and broadcast by CBC Television and ShortsTV (USA, Europe).
A graduate of York University’s Bachelor of Arts (Specialized Honors) program in Directing, Chris’ arts education consists of training with some of North America’s top filmmakers. He brings an infectious energy to each set that inspires his actors to make the audience think, feel and immerse themselves in the story unfolding before them. Chris is a member in good standing at the Directors Guild of Canada – Directors Rights Collective of Canada, Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television, and Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto.
Chris is currently represented by The Saint Agency in Toronto, and Izzy Louis Literary Management in Los Angeles.
AWARDS
2015
“Somnolence”
Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Market, Clermont-Ferrand, France
“Dirty Talk”
Canada International Film Festival, Vancouver, Canada
Award of Excellence
“Somnolence”
IndieFEST Film Awards, La Jolla, California
2014
Cannes Court Métrage – Official Selection
“Somnolence”
Cannes International Film Festival, Cannes, France
Best Original Indie Film/Short Score (Nomination)
“Somnolence”
Hollywood Music in Media Awards, Los Angeles, California
Best Cinematography
“Somnolence”
Hollywood & Vine Film Festival, Los Angeles, California
Award of Excellence
“Somnolence”
Best Shorts Competition, San Diego, California
Official Selection
“Dirty Talk”
Las Vegas Film Festival, Las Vegas, Nevada
Best Special Effects in a Short Film
“Somnolence”
Hollywood & Vine Film Festival, Los Angeles, California
Award of Excellence – Original Score
“Somnolence”
Accolade Global Film Competition, La Jolla, California
2013
Best Picture
“Dirty Talk”
Toronto Film Challenge, Toronto, Ontario
Official Selection
“Dirty Talk”
National Screen Institute, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Best Actor
“Dirty Talk”
Toronto Film Challenge, Toronto, Ontario
Best Actress
“Dirty Talk”
Toronto Film Challenge, Toronto, Ontario
Official Selection
“Dirty Talk”
Once a Week Online Film Festival, Toronto, Ontario
Best Cinematography
“Dirty Talk”
Toronto Film Challenge, Toronto, Ontario
Week 39 Winner
“Dirty Talk”
YOBIFilm
Best Sound
“Dirty Talk”
Toronto Film Challenge, Toronto, Ontario
2010
Official Selection
“The Shadow in Red”
Drop Your Shorts Film Festival, Toronto, Ontario
Official Selection
“The Shadow in Red”
The Manifesto Film Festival, Toronto, Ontario
2008
Official Selection
“King of Suburbia”
Etobicoke School of the Arts Film Festival, Toronto, Ontario
2007
Best Editing
“Let it Die”
Etobicoke School of the Arts Film Festival, Toronto, Ontario
Best Sound
“Let it Die”
Etobicoke School of the Arts Film Festival, Toronto, Ontario
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Toronto
The Saint Agency
Linda Saint
Toronto, ON
Tel: +1 (416) 944-8200
E-Mail: assistant@thesaintagency.com
Web: www.thesaintagency.com
Los Angeles
Izzy Louis Literary Management
Izzy Louis
Los Angeles, CA
Tel: +1 (424) 274-0454
E-Mail: izzylouis.mgt@gmail.com
Web: www.izzylouis.com























