Peter Macaluso is a Latinx writer/director who specializes in horror and comedy (sometimes at the same time).
His screenplays have won 25 awards including rom com, MISCHIEF NIGHT, which placed Top 20% for Nicholl 2020.
His latest horror short premiered at Screamfest and led to the optioning of a horror script he co-wrote by HyneSight Films.
He was a Top 200 Finalist for HBO's Project Greenlight 2014.
  • Writer (5 Credits)
    Benny Wilson Sucks
    Screenplay
    PETER MACALUSO – NO DRAMA – 2024
    Other
    Priding Oneself2021
    Short
    As Long As You Both Shall Live2020
    Short
    Lonely People2014
    Short
  • Director (4 Credits)
    PETER MACALUSO – NO DRAMA – 2024
    Other
    Priding Oneself2021
    Short
    As Long As You Both Shall Live2020
    Short
    Lonely People2014
    Short
  • Producer (2 Credits)
    Priding Oneself2021
    Short
    As Long As You Both Shall Live2020
    Short
  • Acting (1 Credit)
    Priding Oneself2021
    Short
Grand Jury Award - Best Short Film - Comedy, Grand Jury Award - Best Performer in a Lead Role - Comedy - Andrew Saunders, Filmmakers Awards - Outstanding Director - Peter Macaluso, Filmmakers Awards - Outstanding Screenplay - Peter Macaluso
Priding Oneself
Film Invasion LA
Los Angeles
2023
Short List
Benny Wilson Sucks
Barnstorm Fest 2021
Quarterfinalist
Benny Wilson Sucks
Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards Summer 2021
College
Rutgers University
English
20062010
Birth Date
June 10, 1988
Birth City
Bronx, NY
Current City
Los Angeles
Hometown
Fort Lee, NJ
Ethnicity
Puerto Rican and Italian
Eye Color
Hazel
Zodiac Sign
Gemini
Share:
Share:
Complete the captcha to finish sign up. Cancel