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Federico's second career: Acting
IN PRODUCTION
"Thunder Doyle"
Jack Doyle, a down and out boxer,
joins an underground and illegal boxing circuit run by a shady man, Raffini,
hoping to get a shot to get back into the limelight of legit boxing with the
help of his friend Merwin.
Filmed in Westerly, RI, this drama is in production. Federico plays Aldo.
"Sibling"
The intense story of a brother
and his younger sister who witness their parents' violent murder at a very young
age. The girl, Audrey, is adopted by a loving single father, while her brother,
Marcus, is left to languish in an orphanage where he is abused. Reflecting the
violence he experienced at such a young age, Marcus becomes a monster and has to
be institutionalized. He waits patiently for the chance to escape, and when he
does, he seeks revenge against those who made him the violent psychopath that he
is.
Filmed in Union, NJ, this horror film is currently in post-production. Federico
plays Dr. Morris.
"The Trouble with Cali"
Filmed in Pennsylvania, this drama
is currently in post-production. Federico plays (or plays a) Chassidic Bouncer.
"Aftermath"
Filmed in Saratoga Springs, NY, this
crime drama is currently in post-production. Federico plays Darrell.
"Lucky Days"
Set during the last summer of Coney
Island's historic amusement park, unfolds the story of Virginia and her quest
for freedom. Freedom from her abusive boyfriend. Freedom from her freak show
family. Freedom from herself. A chance encounter with her long lost childhood
sweetheart exposes Virginia to the vital and dangerous molten interior she never
knew was smoldering within her. Over the last explosive weekend of the summer,
she must decide whether to abandon everything she hates and loves to a wolf-pack
of developers buying up and tearing down the boardwalk, or be lost forever along
with the world that created her. ...which path will you take when the only life
you know is teetering on the brink of extinction?
Federico plays Vincent. According to
IMDB.com,
this movie is completed but still in production.
MOVIES
"The Pink Panther 2" (2009)
Inspector Jacques Clouseau teams
up with a squad of International detectives who are just as bumbling as he is.
Their mission: Stop a globe-trotting thief who specializes in stealing
historical artifacts. Federico plays an Italian guide.
"The Bronx Balletomane" (2008)
Joey (Federico) appears to be
just a regular guy from his Bronx Italian neighborhood. He's tough, works two
jobs, and hangs with the fellas'. But a lifelong secret has always separated
Joey from the rest. His passion for Ballet.
A short film, "The Bronx Baletomane" is the father/daughter dramatic
comedy of Joey and Giselle, two tough souls from the Bronx, as they overcome
their inner fears and take an unexpected step into the world of ballet. A step
that will forever change their lives.
"Proud Iza" (2008)
“How singular life is, how
changeable! What a little thing it takes to save you or to lose you.”
A short film, Proud Iza is a contemporary retelling, set in New York City, of
“The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant.
Samuel (Federico), a humble man and a devoted husband, cares for his wife, Iza,
as he does for the most delicate petals in his flower shop. Vainglorious and
disdainful, Iza, resents their meager living and Samuel’s banal satisfaction
with their decidedly modest existence. She dreams of a life of leisure and
adoration, yet finds it perpetually beyond her reach. Until one evening, when
she is given the chance to transcend this prosaic routine and brush cheeks with
high society. A vision in ball gown and borrowed jewels, not even Iza could have
anticipated what would follow…
"Capers" (2008)
The film "The Capers" made
its debut premiere at the 23rd annual Ft. Lauderdale Film Festival. The film is
directed by Julian Kheel, alongside co-writer Brett Haley and producer/actor
Michael Cecchi.
A comedy, "The Capers" takes you on a non-stop action packed ride with
the quirky crews known as "Sputniks," "The Moolies," and "The Amateurs."
Federico plays R. Fadagucci.
"The Hit" (2007)
Federico plays Sal in this short
film about a Mafia contract killing that goes awry.
"The Obscure Brother" (2007)
This short was filmed in Italy
and is about a child who witnesses an encounter between a stranger and his
mother. his suspicions arise when she gives birth to a little boy. As the two
grow, so does the resentment towards his little brother, until he agrees to
become part of a plot that will end in a gruesome death. Federico is the father.
"El Cantante" (2006)
The life story of Hector Lavoe
who started the salsa movement in 1975 and brought it to the United States.
Federico portrays Jerry Masucci.
"A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints" (2006)
Dito, a writer in L.A., goes home
to Astoria, Queens, after a 15-year absence when his mother calls to say his
father's ill. In a series of flashbacks we see the young Dito, his parents, his
four closest friends, and his girl Laurie, as each tries to navigate family,
race, loyalty, sex, coming of age, violence, and wanting out. A ball falls onto
the subway tracks at a station, small things get out of hand. Can Dito go home
again? Federico plays Antonio's Father.
"In Hot Water" (2005)
"In Hot Water" is a short film
that opened in New York City was shown at the Garden State
Film Festival. It begins as a serious "Italian family" connection and ends as a
serious "Italian family" tradition. The movie is a satiric comedy challenging
our society's current fixation with diets and the almost anti-drug atmosphere we
have placed on the consumption of carbohydrates. A tasty treat...if one admits
to indulge!!! Federico is Father Sal Manella.
"Volare" (2004)
Set in 1946, "Volare" is the story of Vincenzo
BonGiovanni, who has moved to Brooklyn, New York from Italy along with his
parents and his grandmother. He struggles to meet his father's
expectations and tries to adjust to American school life. He finds a
friend in America thanks to his skills of model airplane building and a radio
show called "SKY KING". Tamela D'Amico wrote this story for her
father, it is a fictionalized version of his journey and experience here coming
over after the war as a young immigrant from Italy. Simply put, it's a
story about LOVE. Federico plays Paolo BonGiovanni.
See the
Images page for some pictures from the set.
"Return of Fire" (2004)
After taking the fall for the mob
and doing five years, Fire is back to find that his best friend sent him to
prison and in the meantime the mob boss has staked a claim to his girl. Federico reprises his role in "Fire".
"La Araña" (2003)
"La Araña" was a short film. Federico was Bobby.
Note: if anyone has a synopsis of
this film please send an e-mail to
webmaster@federicocastelluccio.com.
"Fire" (2002)
Federico made an independent Action/Drama entitled
"Fire".
The movie was directed by Aleta Chappelle, who also served as one of the three
writers of the film. Aleta has worked with Francis Ford Coppola for years
as a Casting Director. She has also casted for such films as "Introducing
Dorothy Dandridge", "The Nutty Professor",
"Losing Isaiah", "Sister Act 2", "Boomerang",
and "Rambling Rose".
The film was shot
on location in Mount Vernon, NJ and White Plains, NY on 35 MM Cinemascope wide
format film.
In addition to Federico, who has one of the leading roles, it stars Jamaican
actor Paul Campbell and actress Karen Williams, who has appeared on "Homicide".
"Fire"
was released in Jamaica and was not shown here in the USA.
"Made" (2001)
"Made" was written, directed and starred Jon Favreau.
It tells the story of two aspiring mobsters (the
other played by Jon's pal Vince Vaughn) from Los Angeles who travel to New York to become "made men." They get
involved with a money-laundering scheme and are initiated into a low-level crime syndicate. Sean "P. Diddy" Combs plays their "guide" once they get to New York. The film also stars Peter Falk, Famke Janssen and Jonathan Silverman.
Federico was Doorman #1.
"18 Shades of Dust" (1999)
Jaded mob enforcer Vincent Dianni
(Danny Aiello) ends up as the target of his boss's combustible son, Tommy Cucci
(William Forsythe), when the hit man is suspected of a betrayal that led to the
don's conviction and life sentence. While Vincent weighs his options and ponders
his violent life, Tommy struggles to find the gumption to execute the man who's
been like a second father to him. But a deal's a deal -- famiglia loyalty
notwithstanding.
Federico's first film
role (according to
IMDB) was Bouncer #1.
TELEVISION
"Law &
Order: Criminal Intent (2008)
In the June 15, 2008 episode
"Contract", Federico's character is Frank Chess.
"Dragon
Dynasty" (2006)
He was the first European explorer
to reach China. And if two dragons have their way, he'll be the last. A
made-for-TV movie on the Sci-Fi Channel.
"The
Sopranos" (2002-2006)
What more can we say about our
favorite hitman? Federico portrayed Furio Giunta in 34 episodes.
"NYPD Blue"
(2003)
In the November 4, 2003 episode
"It's to Die For", Federico played Brian Vaughn, a suspected rapist.
"Another
World" (1991-1996)
On the soap opera "Another World",
Federico did 4 episodes portraying a Maltese Guard.
THEATRE
"Guys & Dolls"
(2004)
In February 2004, Federico participated in a
performance of "Guys and Dolls" that was produced by Tony award winner Cyma Rubin.
The evening was a successful fundraiser for the Iris Cantor Women's Health
Center in New York City.
See the
Images page for some photos.
"Breaking Legs"
Federico appeared in the
Broadway play "Breaking Legs", a comedy by Tom Dulack about a college professor
attempting to find backing for his play from members of the mob. As the
high jinx ensue, it turns out the mobsters want to produce the play even if they
do not want to read it. Rehearsals begin sometime after filming wraps on
"The Sopranos".
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