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Comment: See WP:AIBOLD. CabinetCavers (thou shalt speaketh) 13:13, 15 January 2026 (UTC)
Al Fenderico | |
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| Born | April 13, 1992 Naples, Italy |
| Citizenship | Italian |
| Education | Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
| Occupations | Actor, screenwriter, director, producer, Author |
| Years active | 2010s–present |
| Organization | Make A Wish Film & Theatre Productions |
| Height | 1.80 cm (1 in) |
| Title | Mr. |
AL FENDERICO (born 13 April 1992) is an Italian actor, screenwriter, director and producer, author, and the founder of the London-based production company Make A Wish Film & Theatre Productions and for film review The Hidden Review.
Al Fenderico has appeared in various different productions, moreover, he has written, directed and produced independent projects screened and awarded at international film festivals.[1][2] Fenderico is also the author of the screenwriting handbook Show, don’t tell: A Step-by-Step Handbook for Aspiring Screenwriters, Producers, Directors. From Greenlit to the Big Screen.[3][4]
Early life and education
[edit]Fenderico was born in Naples, Italy, and is the grandson of musician Totò Savio, founder of the Italian music group Squallor. He began acting in his home city, collaborating with local theatre companies and appearing in productions such as Christmas at the Cupiello’s, Luck with the Capital "L" and Through Scarpetta’s Works. After studying acting in Naples, he moved to Montréal to continue his acting studies at ASM Performing Arts where he met Fred Nguyen Khan, directed by Chip Chuipka, and with a few other workshops directed by Tom Todoroff.
However, when he came back to his hometown in Naples, he decided to keep training abroad so he moved to London in 2015 to continue his training in acting, singing, and dancing so to pursue a career in the film and television industry. He studied principally at London's Actors Workshop directed by Jonathan Sidgwick, at the same time, his teachers were Valerie Colgan, Carl Proctor, John Melainey, Stephen Louis, Daniel Dresner to name a few.
Furthermore, he continues his education with a Ba specializing in playwriting and screenwriting, directing, producing and facilitating at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2022.
Career
[edit]Fenderico started his on-screen career in short films with leading roles in An Ordinary Day, directed by Luca Visingardi, and Italian Alphabet, directed by Maria Milusha. The projects were selected for national and international festivals, helping to establish his profile in the independent film circuit.
He later founded Make A Wish Film Productions, which evolved into Make A Wish Film & Theatre Productions, focusing on short films, commercials, and theatre initiatives. Through the company, he co-developed and distributed Italian Alphabet, which reached the semifinals at Los Angeles CineFest. As an actor and producer, he worked on the road-safety commercial Drive Responsibly in collaboration with Filma Manent in Naples, which received an award at the festival A Madonna t’accumpagna, who drives is you in 2017.
Fenderico expanded his activities to writing and directing with the short film Hey You!, in which he also co-starred; the film was selected in online festivals and received several awards. His theatre work includes The Small Enchanted Kingdom (2017–2018) at the Chiostro di San Domenico Maggiore in Naples, where he played the roles of the Wolf and Peter Pan, directed by Simone Malucchi.
He has continued to work as an actor, director, screenwriter, and producer in various independent projects. He co-wrote with Carlo Finale the feature film Belong, whose screenplay received award recognition at The Gulf of Naples Independent Film Festival (2022) and at A Royal Chance Film Festival in Los Angeles (2024). He also wrote the television series Legends: Giving it All, which received an award at A Royal Chance Film Festival in Los Angeles (2024).
In 2022, he created the podcast series Invisible Italian Actors & Artists and Invisible International Actors & Artists with Ciro Di Luzio, produced through Make A Wish Film & Theatre Productions, focusing on filmmakers and artists in the independent sector and on issues of acting careers and visibility in the entertainment industry. In 2024, he published his first book, Show, don’t tell: A Step-by-Step Handbook for Aspiring Screenwriters, Producers, Directors. From Greenlit to the Big Screen. In addition to his screen and theatre work, and as a consultant, Fenderico has taken part in talks, workshops, and presentations related to acting, screenwriting, and independent production, often in collaboration with cultural and educational organisations.
Make A Wish Film & Theatre Productions
[edit]Make A Wish Film & Theatre Productions is an independent company founded by Fenderico and based in London, active in film, theatre and audio projects. The company develops and produces short films, commercials, stage productions and educational events, often collaborating with international partners and artists.
The company has promoted initiatives including awards, showcases and training activities, with participation from actors, directors and writers from different countries. Its projects have appeared at independent festivals and in specialised media, contributing to Fenderico’s profile as a producer and creative coordinator.[1]
Awards and recognition
[edit]According to the industry databases like Imdb, Fenderico received the Premio Vincenzo Crocitti in Rome in 2020.[2] The same source lists a nomination at Los Angeles CineFest for one of his short-film projects.
His short film Hey You! obtained an Honorable Mention – Screenplay and an Honorable Mention – Inspirational Film at the Top Shorts Online Film Festival in 2018.[5] The script Belong received a Special Mention – Script at the The Gulf of Naples Independent Film Festival, as reported in the festival’s winners gallery.[1]
Publications
[edit]Fenderico is the author of Show, don’t tell: A Step-by-Step Handbook for Aspiring Screenwriters, Producers, Directors. From Greenlit to the Big Screen, published in 2024 and listed on platforms such as Amazon, and Barnes & Noble.[3] The book is described by the Italian newspaper Il Roma as a practical manual for aspiring screenwriters, producers and directors, covering topics such as storytelling, development, production, distribution, marketing and legal aspects of the audiovisual industry.[4]
Italian entertainment outlet Corriere Spettacolo has featured Fenderico in connection with the book, including CulturalClassichighlighting its focus on the entire process from the first idea to the finished project.[6] The handbook has also been presented in public events and online presentations.
Media coverage
[edit]Fenderico has been the subject of interviews and profiles on cultural and entertainment websites, including CulturalClassic, Il Mattino, Il corriere della Sera, Il Roma, NapoliToday, and Corriere Spettacolo, Cinemaitaliano.info which discuss his work as an actor, director, producer, and author, including Annuario del Cinema[4][7][6][1]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]- An Ordinary Day, directed by Luca Visingardi.
- Italian Alphabet, directed by Maria Milusha.
- Hey You! written, produced, and directed by Al Fenderico.
- Tlaloc Sacrificium, directed by Ivan Lo Conte.
Commercials
[edit]- Drive Responsibly.
Podcasts
[edit]- Invisible Italian Actors & Artists produced and directed by Al Fenderico.
- Invisible International Actors & Artists produced and directed by Al Fenderico
Bibliography
[edit]Books (Italian / English)
[edit]- Fenderico, Al. Show, don’t tell: A Step-by-Step Handbook for Aspiring Screenwriters, Producers, and Directors. From Greenlit to the Big Screen. Ed. by Make A Wish Book Publishing, 2024.
- Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and book stores.
Film and Short Films
[edit]- Hey You! (2017, short) – writer, director, producer, actor (co‑lead). Independent short; festival selections and multiple honours (e.g. screenplay and inspirational film mentions).
- Un giorno qualunque / An Ordinary Day (2015, short) – lead actor (“Alfredo”).
- Italian Alphabet (short) – lead actor (“Irvin”), producer (via Make A Wish Film Productions). Reached semifinals at Los Angeles Cinefest.
- Drive Responsibly (short / commercial) – producer and lead actor. Linked to a road‑safety campaign recognised at “A Madonna t’accumpagna, who drives is you” (5th edition).
- Join the Game: The Webseries – writer and director (TV mini‑series).
- The Picture – writer, director, creative producer, executive producer (short in development).
For full technical credits (departments, years, episodes) you can rely on his IMDb filmography and awards sections.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Ferraù, Elettra (14/01/2026). "Doppia Vittoria per due sceneggiature in casa Make A Wish Film Productions a Los Angeles". Annuario del Cinema. Retrieved 14/01/2026.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=and|date=(help) - ^ a b Redazione (18/01/2021). "Premio internazionale Crocitti al Fenderico attore, regista e sceneggiatore emergente 2020". Napoli Today. Retrieved 14/01/2026.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=and|date=(help) - ^ a b Fenderico, Al (15/01/2026). Show, don’t tell: A Step-by-Step Handbook for Aspiring Screenwriters, Producers, Directors. From Greenlit to the Big Screen [Show, don’t tell: Un manuale per aspiranti sceneggiatori, produttori e registi. Dal Greenlit al grande schermo.] (1st ed.). Make A Wish Book Publishing (published 24 June 2024). ISBN 9798332565786.
{{cite book}}: Check date values in:|date=and|year=/|date=mismatch (help) - ^ a b c Savoia, Alessandro (10 June 2025). ""Show Don't Tell": il manuale di Al Fenderico per sceneggiatori, produttori e registi". Il Roma (in Italian). Retrieved 14/01/2026.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|access-date=(help) - ^ "Al Fenderico – Awards". IMDb. Retrieved 14/01/2026.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=(help) - ^ a b Mocciola, Antonio (8 April 2025). "Al Fenderico presenta "Show, don't tell"". Corriere Spettacolo (in Italian). Retrieved 14/01/2026.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|access-date=(help) - ^ Ardolino, Mino (21/02/2021). "l'attore e regista Al Fenderico: "Da quando è iniziata la pandemia la situazione dell'arte e cultura non è stata ben vista come un "diritto al lavoro" da nessun ente istituzionale,.."". CulturalClassic (in Italian). Retrieved 14/01/2026.
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External links
[edit]- Al Fenderico at IMDb
- Official website
- Author page on Amazon.
- Cinemaitaliano.info profile.
- The Hidden Review
- Invisible Italian Actors & Artists
- Invisible International Actors & Artists
- Premio Vincenzo Crocitti
- Il Roma
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