Frank Vella

History

Frank Vella is a Director/Producer who enjoys telling bold stories that push the medium of filmmaking to its limits and beyond. Frank is a 2021 graduate of Columbia College Chicago with a major in Directing and a minor in producing. Over the years Frank has gained much experience from being a part of various film sets, internships, and personal passion projects. One of his favorite positions he has held is head of video productions at the non-profit organization Sing-Out. Since 2019 Frank has helped put together series of advertisements for the non-profit in order to help promote their annual shows. Frank continues to work with Sing-Out today as well as working on various short films, feature films, commercials, and behind the scenes content. His favorite element of filmmaking is combining practical elements with various technologies to create something that pushes the envelope and encapsulates audiences' attention.

Movies

An Outfit for Dinner
Screenplay
A man struggles to find an outfit to wear for dinner.
An Outfit for Dinner
Director
A man struggles to find an outfit to wear for dinner.
Skating With Sam
Cinematography
Skateboarder Sam Sarratori gives a look into his experience with the sport, and how he has evolved it over the years to better fit his life.
Skating With Sam
Director
Skateboarder Sam Sarratori gives a look into his experience with the sport, and how he has evolved it over the years to better fit his life.
Cookies from Grandpa
Screenplay
A young man struggles to recreate his Grandfathers cookie recipe.
Cookies from Grandpa
Director
A young man struggles to recreate his Grandfathers cookie recipe.
Inhumane
Screenplay
When a woman is kidnapped by an ex-scientist, she will be pushed to her limits in this tale of survival.
Inhumane
Director
When a woman is kidnapped by an ex-scientist, she will be pushed to her limits in this tale of survival.
The Break Up
Screenplay
During a date with his girlfriend, Rodger struggles to find a way to break up with her.
The Break Up
Director
During a date with his girlfriend, Rodger struggles to find a way to break up with her.
Quarantine
Director
Stuck in the middle of space, two partners must band together to overcome the parasites that have invaded their ship.
Going Down?
Director
What starts out as an ordinary elevator ride quickly becomes an event two mobsters will never forget.
Snowbirds Don't Fly
Screenplay
A Green Arrow fan film based on the DC comics story "Snowbirds Don't Fly".
Snowbirds Don't Fly
Director
A Green Arrow fan film based on the DC comics story "Snowbirds Don't Fly".