Rosario Brucato


Rosario Brucato is an Italian independent filmmaker, screenwriter, film editor, and producer, best known for his short films The Different Being and The Vanishing Hitchhiker. His work, which explores themes such as discrimination, social exclusion, and the supernatural, has garnered international recognition through multiple awards and screenings at prominent film festivals.

Career

In 2017, Brucato wrote, directed, edited, and produced The Different Being, a short film blending elements of horror and psychological suspense. In October that year, the film won an award at a film festival in Los Angeles. The story follows a young man with a physical deformity who, marginalized by society, finds solace only in his psychiatrist and his mother, highlighting themes of discrimination and social exclusion. The film won several awards at international festivals and was distributed on Amazon Prime Video.
In 2020, Brucato released The Vanishing Hitchhiker, a short horror film inspired by the classic urban legend. The film seamlessly blends supernatural and psychological elements, earning praise for its direction, editing, and performances, as well as its atmosphere and suspense. It has won several awards in the horror genre and was distributed by Cineverse.
In addition to his directorial work, Brucato is the founder of R.B. Cinema, an independent production company that produces and promotes his films. His films have been screened internationally.
Brucato is currently working on his third short film, The Evil Brooch, which delves into themes of demonic possession. The film, shot at Villa Malvolti in Venice, presents a unique take on the exorcism ritual, incorporating the use of a sacred object and exploring the balance between faith and the struggle against darkness.

Filmography

The Different Being – Short film
The Vanishing Hitchhiker – Short film
The Evil Brooch – Short film

Awards and recognition

Brucato has received several accolades and official selections, including:
His work has also been publicly screened at the Dickens Horror Film Festival in Colorado. The Vanishing Hitchhiker was officially selected in both the Berlin Lift-Off Global Network and Extravaganza sections of the international festival The Lift-Off Sessions. In addition, The Different Being received the "Outstanding Achievement Award for Debut Filmmaker" at the Calcutta International Cult Film Festival. Over the years, Brucato's films have won numerous additional awards for editing, directing, and acting at various international film festivals, further establishing his reputation in the independent film scene. He has also received accolades in Germany for editing, in Spain as Best Filmmaker, and, notably, has triumphed in Los Angeles, Hollywood, New York, Texas, and many other states across the United States.