Francisco Lupini

Francisco Lupini was named the best emerging Latino director on the East Coast by the Directors Guild of America for his directing in the short film El Nido Vacío in 2012. Now a New York-based filmmaker, Francisco was born in Caracas, Venezuela to Spanish and Italian parents. Over the past 5 years Francisco's films have earned him over 60 Official Festival Selections around the world. He has received multiple Audience Awards at festivals including Chicago Latino Film Festival and the Palm Springs International Shortfest. He was awarded the Golden Palm Award at the Mexico International Film Festival, Best Short Film at the Columbus International Film + Video Festival and a special mention for Best Drama at the Trieste Festival of Latin American Cinema in Italy.