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Frank LaLoggia

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Frank LaLoggia
Born (1954-01-12) January 12, 1954 (age 70)
Rochester, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)Director, writer, producer, film composer, actor
Websitefranklaloggia.com

Frank LaLoggia (born January 12, 1954)[1] is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, actor and composer. LaLoggia appeared in several films before making his directorial debut with the horror film Fear No Evil (1981). His second feature was the mystery horror film Lady in White (1988), starring Lukas Haas and Alex Rocco.

Biography

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LaLoggia was born into an Italian American family in Rochester, New York.[2] He made his feature film debut as a director and writer with the horror film Fear No Evil (1981). His second directorial feature, Lady in White (1988), was partly based on his own upbringing,[2] as well as a local legend in Rochester.[3] Though a box-office bomb, Lady in White received favorable reviews.[4] In 1989, LaLoggia appeared in a minor role in The Wizard of Speed and Time, before directing the made-for-television film Mother (1995), starring Diane Ladd and Olympia Dukakis.[1]

In the 1980s and 1990s, LaLoggia worked on a planned drama entitled The Giant, about the creation of Michelangelo's David statue.[5][6] It was based on an original screenplay he wrote himself in Italy, and the film at one time was set to star Willem Dafoe. "I've come close," said LaLoggia in 1995. "I'm trying to make it happen independently but I've got a budget of $18 million — it's tough to get it done independently."[7]

Currently, LaLoggia resides in the village of San Casciano in Val di Pesa near Florence in Tuscany, Italy.[2][8]

Filmography

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Year Title Director Writer Producer Composer Actor Notes Ref.
1970 The Clown and the Light Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Amateur shorts [9]
1971 Willowpoint Yes Yes Yes Yes No [10]
1973 Gabriel Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes [11]
1981 Fear No Evil Yes Yes Yes Yes No
1988 Lady in White Yes Yes Yes Yes Uncredited Role: Adult Frankie
1995 Mother Yes Uncredited No No No Original title: The Haunted Heart [12][2]
2012 Miro/Miranda! Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 10-minute feature film promo [13]

Discography

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  • A Cue with a View (2024)[14]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Frank LaLoggia". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d LaMartina, Chris (October 10, 2016). "Interview with Frank LaLoggia: Director of Lady in White". Halloween Love. Archived from the original on June 21, 2019. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
  3. ^ Garner, Jack (October 5, 2016). "Jack Garner: 'Lady in White' based on local legend". Democrat and Chronicle. Archived from the original on June 21, 2019. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
  4. ^ "Lady in White". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
  5. ^ Gelder, Lawrence Van (May 13, 1988). "AT THE MOVIES". The New York Times. p. 10.
  6. ^ "Michelangelo And His Statue David Come To Life Via LaLoggia". Daily Variety. December 28, 1988.
  7. ^ Ciaccia, Maria (June 1995). "Frank LaLoggia takes on a giant". The World Times.
  8. ^ ""In Search Of Darkness III" Frank LaLoggia. Raw Footage Interview. PART 1 OF 4" (video). YouTube. Frank LaLoggia. June 4, 2023.
  9. ^ "Frank LaLoggia (age 16): THE CLOWN AND THE LIGHT" (video). YouTube. November 12, 2012. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
  10. ^ "WILLOWPOINT" (video). YouTube. August 15, 2016. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
  11. ^ "GABRIEL (1973)" (video). YouTube. August 16, 2016. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
  12. ^ ""THE HAUNTED HEART" Director's Cut" (video). YouTube. July 26, 2023. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
  13. ^ "MIRO/MIRANDA! (Original Language w/English Subtitles)" (video). Vimeo. Frank LaLoggia. May 13, 2012.
  14. ^ ""A CUE WITH A VIEW"". franklaloggia.com. July 2, 2024. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
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