Roberto I. Ercolalo (born February 21, 1992 in Buenos Aires) is an Italian-Argentine entrepreneur, philanthropist, traveler, director, writer, editor, and producer of short films.
He completed a 13-session masterclass in "Creativity and Film" with director David Lynch (New York, USA), and a 30-session masterclass in "Filmmaking" with director Martin Scorsese (New York, USA).
Nominated for an Academy Award®, Canadian Screen Award®, and BAFTA® Qualifying Film Festival in the United States (Rhode Island International Film Festival). Winner of 21 official IMDb film festivals and with 27 nominations, his works have obtained 190 international laurels in 34 countries.
In 2024, he was named "Master of Cinema" at the 8th Kolkata International Cult Film Festival, adding this recognition to various Honorable Mentions he received in the US, France, Canada, and the Netherlands. For several years, he has promoted national unity through cinema and forged ties with renowned international festivals in the United States, Egypt, the Netherlands, Mexico, Romania, and the Philippines.
* Judge of the Durban International Film Festival 2023 (Official Academy Awards®, Qualifying Festival).
* Judge of Los Angeles CineFest 2018-2022 (California, USA).
* Honorary Member of Los Angeles CineFest since 2025 (California, USA).
* Director and Founder of the Madrid Film Awards - MADFA®. It is one of Europe's most diverse film festivals, with more than 100 countries participating in the competition.
* Co-founder and Director of the Buenos Aires International Film Festival - BUEIFF®. The world's first continental traveling film festival with venues in Argentina and Spain
He awards the Madrid Film Awards (MADFA®) Honorable Mention, the Festival's highest distinction, to individuals who have achieved excellence. In 2023, he presented to the Mexican actor Edgar Vivar ("El Chavo del 8"; "El Chapulin Colorado"; "El Chanfle", etc.), and in 2025, he presented it to the British legend Sir Ian McKellen ("Lord of the Rings"; "X-Men"; "The Da Vinci Code", Etc.)
Official website: www.robertoercolalo.com
