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In 2007, Cabezas wrote and directed Spanish language horror film ''[[The Appeared]]'', following that, in 2008, he wrote the screenplay for the Spanish horror comedy film ''[[Sexykiller]]''.<ref name="July2013AL" /> In 2010, he wrote the script for the romantic drama ''[[Bon Appétit (film)|Bon Appétit]]'' and also wrote and directed action comedy film ''Neon Flesh''.<ref name="July2013AL" />
In 2007, Cabezas wrote and directed Spanish language horror film ''[[The Appeared]]'', following that, in 2008, he wrote the screenplay for the Spanish horror comedy film ''[[Sexykiller]]''.<ref name="July2013AL" /> In 2010, he wrote the script for the romantic drama ''[[Bon Appétit (film)|Bon Appétit]]'' and also wrote and directed action comedy film ''Neon Flesh''.<ref name="July2013AL" />


In 2014, Cabezas directed and wrote [[I Premios Feroz]], the first award ceremony of [[Premios Feroz]]. He also directed action-crime film ''[[Rage (2014 film)|Rage]]'' starring [[Nicolas Cage]], [[Rachel Nichols (actress)|Rachel Nichols]], [[Peter Stormare]], and [[Danny Glover]].<ref name=July2013AL>{{cite news|last1=Ikenberg|first1=Tamara|title='Tokarev''s secret weapon: daring director Paco Cabezas|url=http://www.al.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2013/07/tokarevs_secret_weapon_daring.html|accessdate=August 18, 2015|work=al.com|date=July 10, 2013}}</ref> Scripted by Jim Agnew and Sean Keller, the film was released on May 9, 2014 by [[Image Entertainment]], and it was Cabezas' American debut film.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cannes: Image Entertainment Acquires Nicolas Cage Thriller ‘Tokarev’|url=http://deadline.com/2013/05/tokarev-nicolas-cage-movie-image-entertainment-500146/|accessdate=August 18, 2015|work=deadline.com|date=May 15, 2013}}</ref><ref name="July2013AL" />
In 2014, Cabezas directed and wrote ''[[I Premios Feroz]]'', the first award ceremony of [[Premios Feroz]]. He also directed action-crime film ''[[Rage (2014 film)|Rage]]'' starring [[Nicolas Cage]], [[Rachel Nichols (actress)|Rachel Nichols]], [[Peter Stormare]], and [[Danny Glover]].<ref name=July2013AL>{{cite news|last1=Ikenberg|first1=Tamara|title='Tokarev''s secret weapon: daring director Paco Cabezas|url=http://www.al.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2013/07/tokarevs_secret_weapon_daring.html|accessdate=August 18, 2015|work=al.com|date=July 10, 2013}}</ref> Scripted by Jim Agnew and Sean Keller, the film was released on May 9, 2014 by [[Image Entertainment]], and it was Cabezas' American debut film.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cannes: Image Entertainment Acquires Nicolas Cage Thriller ‘Tokarev’|url=http://deadline.com/2013/05/tokarev-nicolas-cage-movie-image-entertainment-500146/|accessdate=August 18, 2015|work=deadline.com|date=May 15, 2013}}</ref><ref name="July2013AL" />


In 2015, Cabezas directed an action-comedy romance film ''[[Mr. Right (2015 film)|Mr. Right]]'' based on the script by [[Max Landis]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mayorga|first1=Emilio|title=Cabezas to helm ‘Mr. Right’|url=http://variety.com/2011/film/news/cabezas-to-helm-mr-right-1118044147/|accessdate=August 18, 2015|publisher=variety.com|date=October 8, 2011}}</ref> The film starred [[Sam Rockwell]], [[Anna Kendrick]], [[Tim Roth]], [[James Ransone]], [[Anson Mount]], [[Michael Eklund]] and [[Rza]]. The film will get a closing night premiere at the [[2015 Toronto International Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Petski|first1=Denise|title=Paco Cabeza’s ‘Mr. Right’ To Close Toronto; ‘Our Brand Is Crisis’, ‘Truth’ Also Slotted|url=http://deadline.com/2015/08/paco-cabezas-mr-right-closing-toronto-international-film-festival-1201500796/|accessdate=August 18, 2015|work=deadline.com|date=August 18, 2015}}</ref>
In 2015, Cabezas directed an action-comedy romance film ''[[Mr. Right (2015 film)|Mr. Right]]'' based on the script by [[Max Landis]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mayorga|first1=Emilio|title=Cabezas to helm ‘Mr. Right’|url=http://variety.com/2011/film/news/cabezas-to-helm-mr-right-1118044147/|accessdate=August 18, 2015|publisher=variety.com|date=October 8, 2011}}</ref> The film starred [[Sam Rockwell]], [[Anna Kendrick]], [[Tim Roth]], [[James Ransone]], [[Anson Mount]], [[Michael Eklund]] and [[Rza]]. The film will get a closing night premiere at the [[2015 Toronto International Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Petski|first1=Denise|title=Paco Cabeza’s ‘Mr. Right’ To Close Toronto; ‘Our Brand Is Crisis’, ‘Truth’ Also Slotted|url=http://deadline.com/2015/08/paco-cabezas-mr-right-closing-toronto-international-film-festival-1201500796/|accessdate=August 18, 2015|work=deadline.com|date=August 18, 2015}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
* 2000 - ''Invasión Travesti'' (Director, writer)
* 2005 - ''Neon Flesh'' (Director, writer) - Short film
* 2007 - ''[[The Appeared]]'' (Director, writer)
* 2008 - ''[[Sexykiller]]'' (Writer)
* 2010 - ''[[Bon Appétit (film)|Bon Appétit]]'' (Writer)
* 2010 - ''Neon Flesh'' (Director, writer)
* 2014 - ''[[I Premios Feroz]]'' (Director, writer) - TV special
* 2014 - ''[[Rage (2014 film)|Rage]]'' (Director)
* 2015 - ''[[Mr. Right (2015 film)|Mr. Right]]'' (Director)


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 17:05, 18 August 2015

Paco Cabezas is a Spanish film director and screenwriter, best known for directing The Appeared, Rage and Mr. Right.

Career

In 2007, Cabezas wrote and directed Spanish language horror film The Appeared, following that, in 2008, he wrote the screenplay for the Spanish horror comedy film Sexykiller.[1] In 2010, he wrote the script for the romantic drama Bon Appétit and also wrote and directed action comedy film Neon Flesh.[1]

In 2014, Cabezas directed and wrote I Premios Feroz, the first award ceremony of Premios Feroz. He also directed action-crime film Rage starring Nicolas Cage, Rachel Nichols, Peter Stormare, and Danny Glover.[1] Scripted by Jim Agnew and Sean Keller, the film was released on May 9, 2014 by Image Entertainment, and it was Cabezas' American debut film.[2][1]

In 2015, Cabezas directed an action-comedy romance film Mr. Right based on the script by Max Landis.[3] The film starred Sam Rockwell, Anna Kendrick, Tim Roth, James Ransone, Anson Mount, Michael Eklund and Rza. The film will get a closing night premiere at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival.[4]

Filmography

  • 2000 - Invasión Travesti (Director, writer)
  • 2005 - Neon Flesh (Director, writer) - Short film
  • 2007 - The Appeared (Director, writer)
  • 2008 - Sexykiller (Writer)
  • 2010 - Bon Appétit (Writer)
  • 2010 - Neon Flesh (Director, writer)
  • 2014 - I Premios Feroz (Director, writer) - TV special
  • 2014 - Rage (Director)
  • 2015 - Mr. Right (Director)

References

  1. ^ a b c d Ikenberg, Tamara (July 10, 2013). "'Tokarevs secret weapon: daring director Paco Cabezas". al.com. Retrieved August 18, 2015.
  2. ^ "Cannes: Image Entertainment Acquires Nicolas Cage Thriller 'Tokarev'". deadline.com. May 15, 2013. Retrieved August 18, 2015.
  3. ^ Mayorga, Emilio (October 8, 2011). "Cabezas to helm 'Mr. Right'". variety.com. Retrieved August 18, 2015.
  4. ^ Petski, Denise (August 18, 2015). "Paco Cabeza's 'Mr. Right' To Close Toronto; 'Our Brand Is Crisis', 'Truth' Also Slotted". deadline.com. Retrieved August 18, 2015.