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Cristina Catanzaro
WRITER | DIRECTOR | PRODUCER | EDITOR
As a screenwriter, Cristina is passionate about bringing complex female characters to life through stories that are both meaningful and comedic. Drawn to the dark comedy genre, she explores the humor that can emerge from life's most challenging circumstances, using wit and levity to illuminate moments of struggle and resilience.
Cristina is the co-writer of the feature length comedy TRIPPED UP. A story about aspiring chef Lizzy (Leah Lewis) who sets off with her three best friends (Ariel Winter, Ashely Moore & Sasha Fox) to compete in the prestigious Saucy Food Festival. What begins as a calculated career move quickly turns into a misadventure full of food, fun and female bonding, where the girls learn that struggle can be the secret ingredient to success. Additionally starring: Vanessa Williams, Jo Ellen Pellman, Judy Gold, Gil Perez-Abraham, Danny Kornfeld & Justin Guarini. Distributed by Decal (North America) & Universal Studios (Global.)
Her next screenplay AMERICANA ITALIANA is a Romantic Dramedy centered around a funeral in Italy.
When an Italian-American woman returns to Italy for a vacation with her boyfriend, their trip is upended by an unexpected funeral, forcing her to confront cultural clashes, family secrets and the true meaning of belonging.