Buddy Giovinazzo is an American independent filmmaker and author who
is known for his gritty-low budget debut film, Combat Shock, and his
collection of harrowing short stories of low urban life in his 1993
novel, Life is Hot in Cracktown.Born May 5, 1957 in New York City,
Buddy grew up in Staten Island. He went to the College of Staten
Island where he graduated with a Masters in Cinema, later teaching
film there as well.He is the brother of Rick Giovinazzo who is a
composer, orchestrator, and the star of his premier film, Combat
Shock. His cousin is television and film actor, Carmine
Giovinazzo.During a time when it was difficult to get a project made
for Giovinazzo after his debut film, Combat Shock, he turned to
writing novels instead and teaching film.
is known for his gritty-low budget debut film, Combat Shock, and his
collection of harrowing short stories of low urban life in his 1993
novel, Life is Hot in Cracktown.Born May 5, 1957 in New York City,
Buddy grew up in Staten Island. He went to the College of Staten
Island where he graduated with a Masters in Cinema, later teaching
film there as well.He is the brother of Rick Giovinazzo who is a
composer, orchestrator, and the star of his premier film, Combat
Shock. His cousin is television and film actor, Carmine
Giovinazzo.During a time when it was difficult to get a project made
for Giovinazzo after his debut film, Combat Shock, he turned to
writing novels instead and teaching film.
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