Mitchell Altieri
Encyclopedia
Mitchell Altieri is an American
film director
, producer
and writer
.
His first feature film Lurking in Suburbia
was discovered by Sundance Film Festival
programmer Trevor Groth. Altieri and long time film partner Phil Flores
then created their filmmaking
alter-egos The Butcher Brothers
, writing and directing the independent
horror film
The Hamiltons
.
United States
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film director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
, producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
and writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
.
His first feature film Lurking in Suburbia
Lurking in Suburbia
Lurking in Suburbia is a comedy motion picture about a writer living in his suburban hometown with his high school pals and trying to come to terms with his biggest fear… Growing up! It was discovered by Sundance Film Festival programmer Trevor Groth and went on to become a film festival favorite...
was discovered by Sundance Film Festival
Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival is a film festival that takes place annually in Utah, in the United States. It is the largest independent cinema festival in the United States. Held in January in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Ogden, as well as at the Sundance Resort, the festival is a showcase for new...
programmer Trevor Groth. Altieri and long time film partner Phil Flores
Phil Flores
Phil Flores is an American film director, producer and writer.-References:* http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0282921/...
then created their filmmaking
Filmmaking
Filmmaking is the process of making a film, from an initial story, idea, or commission, through scriptwriting, casting, shooting, directing, editing, and screening the finished product before an audience that may result in a theatrical release or television program...
alter-egos The Butcher Brothers
The Butcher Brothers
The Butcher Brothers are the filmmaking alter-egos of American film directors Mitchell Altieri and Phil Flores.-Biography:Their first feature film The Hamiltons was the winner of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and the Malibu International Film Festival and released by Lions Gate...
, writing and directing the independent
Independent film
An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...
horror film
Horror film
Horror films seek to elicit a negative emotional reaction from viewers by playing on the audience's most primal fears. They often feature scenes that startle the viewer through the means of macabre and the supernatural, thus frequently overlapping with the fantasy and science fiction genres...
The Hamiltons
The Hamiltons
The Hamiltons is an independent horror film directed by the Butcher Brothers and the winner of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and the Malibu International Film Festival...
.
Filmography (Director)
- April Fool's DayApril Fool's Day (2008 film)April Fool's Day is a 2008 horror film, which is a direct-to-DVD remake of the 1986 film of the same name. It is directed by The Butcher Brothers, also known as Mitchell Altieri and Phil Flores, who also directed the vampire film The Hamiltons...
(2008) - The HamiltonsThe HamiltonsThe Hamiltons is an independent horror film directed by the Butcher Brothers and the winner of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and the Malibu International Film Festival...
(2006) - Lurking in SuburbiaLurking in SuburbiaLurking in Suburbia is a comedy motion picture about a writer living in his suburban hometown with his high school pals and trying to come to terms with his biggest fear… Growing up! It was discovered by Sundance Film Festival programmer Trevor Groth and went on to become a film festival favorite...
(2006) - Long Cut (2002)
External links
- Mitchell Altieri's Official Website
- 1997 Interview with Mitchell Altieri and Phil Flores by David Templeton, Metro Active
- 2002 Interview with Mitchell Altieri and Phil Flores by Daedalus Howell, SF Chronicle
- 2005 The Wild Bunch by David Templeton, Metro Active
- 2005 Article on Altieri and Zaentz by Daedalus Howell, SF Chronicle