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Jeff Celentano is an American actor, screenwriter, producer, and film director. He has starred in films like The Player and American Ninja 2, and directed shorts like Dickwad and Moscow Heat.
Jeff Celentano is a versatile filmmaker who has worked as an actor, writer, and director in various genres and projects. He has collaborated with Robert Altman, Faye Dunaway, Tom Berenger, and other industry professionals.
As a part of our series called “5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I First Became A Filmmaker”, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Jeff Celentano.
Jeff Celentano is an American actor, screenwriter, and director who has starred in films like American Ninja 2 and Puppet Master II. He is also the Executive Director of Drama at The Performer's Academy and has been married to Musetta Vander since 1988.
The Hill is a 2023 American biographical sports drama film about baseball player Rickey Hill overcoming a physical handicap in order to try out for a legendary major league scout. It was directed by Jeff Celentano from a screenplay by Angelo Pizzo and Scott Marshall Smith.
Aug 22, 2023 · Jeff Celentano talks about his passion for The Hill, a movie based on the true story of Rickey Hill, a boy with a spinal disease who pursues his baseball dream. He shares how he met Rickey, why he chose Dennis Quaid, and what he learned from the filmmaking process.
Aug 23, 2023 · Director Jeff Celentano and Ricky Hill—the real life inspiration behind the story—stopped by The Collision to share about the film. They talk about the inspiration for the film, how they navigated the faith-based elements, and why they think Hollywood needs more uplifting, family friendly stories.