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The Gilbert Diaries "Nillionaire" S1.2

Gilbert Ferrari hustles for jobs. Gilbert is unaware he's in trouble with the mob after trashing the mob boss's grandson's car in a car wash.

  • Frank Modica
    Director
  • Janet Cutugno
    Director
  • Paul Venier
    Director
  • Frank Modica
    Writer
  • Janet Cutugno
    Writer
  • Paul Venier
    Writer
  • Frank Modica
    Producer
  • Janet Cutugno
    Producer
  • Frank Modica
    Key Cast
    "Gilbert Ferrari"
    Gotham, Bum Rush, The Streetz, Iron Fist
  • Janet Cutugno
    Key Cast
    "Crissy"
  • Paul Venier
    Key Cast
    "Paulie"
  • Bobby Ciasulli
    Key Cast
    "Sonny Storm"
    Real Housewives of New Jersey
  • Louis LaMedica
    Key Cast
    "Louie The Fork"
  • Frank Modica
    EDITOR
  • Paul Venier
    EDITOR
  • Frank Modica
    CINEMATOGRAPHER
  • Paul Venier
    CINEMATOGRAPHER
  • Erika Sherman
    CINEMATOGRAPHER
  • Paul Venier
    Soundtrack - Composer
  • Paul Venier
    Associate Producer
  • Project Type:
    Short, Television, Web / New Media
  • Runtime:
    29 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 29, 2021
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Chelsea Film Festival NY 2021
    New York NY
    United States
    October 14, 2021
    World Premiere
    Best Comedy TV Series Audience Award
  • Chelsea Film Festival NY 2021
    New York NY
    United States
    October 14, 2021
    World Premiere
    Best TV Series Comedy Jury Award
Director Biography - Frank Modica, Janet Cutugno, Paul Venier

Frank Modica is a film and television actor based in New York, NY. Frank Modica was coached and inspired by his late cousin actor Robert Modica at Robert Modica Acting Studio in New York City 2012. Robert Modica taught the craft to the likes of Broadway legend Marian Seldes, John Turturro, David Duchovny, Louise Lasser, and Rachel Ward. Robert Modica also worked as an actor, with appearances in such films as Francis Ford Coppola's The Rain People (1969), Arthur Hiller's Love Story (1970), Men of Respect (1990) and Fast Food Fast Women (2000), and on such TV series as Kojak and The Equalizer. Frank Modica Jr. was fortunate enough to have Robert Modica take him under his wing. Frank Modica also attended The Philadelphia Acting Studio. He has appeared in a wide range of independent films.

Frank had the opportunity to appear on successful productions, such as Fox TV's Gotham, as well as The Irishman, by Martin Scorsese.

Following his performance in "The Fated," he became a member of the Screen Actors Guild.

Frank is passionate about storytelling, and bringing characters through life with his commitment to acting and performing. His approach and line delivery has often been compared with iconic artists such as Christopher Walken. He also has created a comedic wacky character "Gilbert" from his award-winning comedy short film "The Bra" and now his comedy series "The Gilbert Diaries".

Director IMDb Pro: https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm7653787

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Director Statement

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I am so proud of The Gilbert Diaries Comedy series.
We won two awards at the 2021 Chelsea Film Festival for Episode 2 of the Gilbert Diaries "Nillionaire" . Won win The Comedy TV Series Audience Award scoring the highest votes and view online from around the world during the festival. The Pilot episode came very close. The 2nd award was the Best Comedy TV Series Jury Award.
The Gilbert Diaries Pilot episode was shown on the big screen at the 14th street Regal Cinema for the Chelsea Film Festival. We received so much cheering and a long applause. The Big Concert is a short and we wanted to keep the buzz going as we are heading to filming episode 5. I want to call the a bonus Clip.
We have many fans who saw the trailers from the other episodes when will the series be out so the can see the whole show.
We are so thankful to be able to make people laugh and enjoy nice clean and fun humor.

Thank you so much for allowing us the opportunity to have an avenue to show the world a comedy that's is fun and unique!

Best regards
Frank Modica