★ HOW OLD IS CHRISTIAN FILIPPELLA?
Christian Filippella is 50 years old, born December 20, 1975 in IT · Sagittarius.
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About
Christian Filippella is an Italian film director and producer whose Emmy-winning work spans feature films, documentaries, and television. Born in Italy in 1975, he studied at the prestigious Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Rome, earning his diploma in 2005, then completed an MFA at the American Film Institute on a Fulbright Scholarship. His debut feature Silver Case premiered at Rome International Film Festival and won five Indie Awards, while later projects like Nandor Fodor and The Talking Mongoose (distributed by Paramount) and the Emmy-winning series The Bay cemented his reputation. As a Sagittarius, Filippella channels expansive creative vision across multiple mediums.
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Biography
Christian Filippella is an Italian film director, cinematographer, and producer who has earned Emmy nominations and wins alongside membership in the Producers Guild of America and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Born December 20, 1975, in Italy, he began his career as an independent filmmaker in Spain and Ireland before entering the prestigious Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia directing program in Rome, graduating with his thesis film Thermae in 2005. He then won a Fulbright Scholarship to complete his MFA at the American Film Institute in 2008.
Filippella's accolades include two Philip Morris Cinema Awards, Panavision, Arri, and Fuji grants, and the Sergio Corbucci Prize. His debut feature Silver Case, which premiered at Rome International Film Festival, starred Academy Award nominees Seymour Cassel and Eric Roberts and won five Indie Awards with Best of Show; the Los Angeles Times called it "brisk, good-looking and never dull". Subsequent projects showcase his range: Nandor Fodor and The Talking Mongoose (Paramount distribution) featured Minnie Driver, Christopher Lloyd, and Simon Pegg; Hellfire starred Harvey Keitel, Stephen Lang, and Dolph Lundgren; and Mafia Wars featured Tom Welling and Cam Gigandet. His documentary work includes the award-winning The Genius of Gianni Versace about fashion designer Gianni Versace, while the multiple Emmy Award-winning television series The Bay expanded his reach into episodic drama. Holiday projects include Christmas Couples Retreat, This is Our Christmas, and Beverly Hills Christmas, featuring Dean Cain, John Savage, Ronn Moss, and Margaret O'Brien. In 2018, he received the Halo Award and Life Achievement Award from the Motion Picture Council in Hollywood. His 2024 documentary Aloha Spirit Rising Cosmic Consciousness, shot in Hawaii, won a Telly Award as Best Documentary.
As a Sagittarius born in 1975, Filippella embodies the sign's expansive vision and cross-cultural restlessness—his early independent work in Spain and Ireland foreshadowing a career spanning continents and genres. His Life Path number of 9 suggests a humanitarian completion cycle, visible in documentaries exploring human stories and communities. Italian directors and cinematographers balance technical precision with narrative depth; Filippella's range across fiction, documentary, and television reflects this tradition.
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Before Fame
Filippella began his career as an independent filmmaker working in Spain and Ireland before pursuing formal training. He was accepted to the prestigious Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia directing program in Rome, where he earned his diploma in 2005 with his thesis film Thermae. He then secured a Fulbright Scholarship and completed his MFA at the American Film Institute in 2008, positioning himself for his breakthrough feature debut.
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Trivia
- His debut feature Silver Case premiered at Rome International Film Festival and won five Indie Awards including Best of Show.
- Filippella has worked with multiple Academy Award winners and nominees including Minnie Driver, Christopher Lloyd, Simon Pegg, Harvey Keitel, Margaret O'Brien, and others across his projects.
- In 2018, he received the Halo Award and Life Achievement Award from the Motion Picture Council in Hollywood.
- His 2024 documentary Aloha Spirit Rising Cosmic Consciousness won a Telly Award as Best Documentary.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Christian Filippella often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 9 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
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Frequently asked
- How old is Christian Filippella?
- Christian Filippella is 50 years old (born December 20, 1975).
- When is Christian Filippella's birthday?
- Christian Filippella was born on December 20, 1975.
- What is Christian Filippella's zodiac sign?
- Christian Filippella is a Sagittarius, born December 20, 1975.
- What is Christian Filippella's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Christian Filippella was born in 1975, the year of the Wood Rabbit.
- Where is Christian Filippella from?
- Christian Filippella is from IT.
- What does Christian Filippella do?
- Christian Filippella is a writer.
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