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Luciano Saber

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  • Writer
  • Director
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Luciano Saber
When an eclectic group of terrorists plot to attack the United States from within, it's up to a quasi-military special investigative unit to identify, infiltrate and neutralize the threat.
Play demo reel1:49
April Rain Trailer
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Luciano Saber is a first-generation immigrant and a versatile actor. He spent years performing in the Chicago theater district, sharpening his skills as a storyteller. After reading hundreds of scripts, his love for writing grew, and initially, he gravitated towards journalism. Luciano broke into television as an on-camera reporter and continued to evolve as executive producer and director of multi-camera live shows and talk shows.

He ventured into long-form storytelling with his award-winning "Placebo Effect," a feature film that won Best Original Screenplay, Best Feature, and Best Cinematography. He wrote "Scared," shot at Sony Pictures Studios, and directed several other feature films (Showtime releases) where he enjoyed working with film and television stars.

The veteran actors Luciano directed describe him as a generous director who listens and allows the scene to evolve. He's a true collaborator, organized, and keeps the production moving fluidly- approachable, creative, and a director that brings extraordinary life experiences to the table.

His sensitivity for directing drama comes from living part of his childhood in a refugee camp, and his sense of action/adventure is informed by his life experiences in the U.S. Air Force. The military training is evident as he handles production politics with respect, professionalism, and grace.

Luciano created and produced several talk shows and sold a one-hour scripted TV pitch to Fox/Sony. He taught screenwriting at UCLA Extension, is a regular speaker at California State University Northridge, and host of WGA's "3rd & Fairfax" podcast. He's also a member of the DGA, WGA LatinX Committees, and a graduate of the DGA TV Director Development Program.
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  • Awards
    • 2 wins

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Traci Bingham and Luciano Saber at Movieguide Awards
"Scared" starring Luciano Saber
Charlene Tilton and Luciano Saber at an event for Thir13en Ghosts (2001)
Luciano Saber
"Soap Girl" starring Luciano Saber & Kerri Liu
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"Placebo Effect" poster starring Luciano Saber and Francesco Quinn
Traci Bingham and Luciano Saber at Movieguide Awards

Known for

Appointed (2020)
Appointed
TV Series
  • Producer
Luke Goss and Ryan Guzman in April Rain (2014)
April Rain
2.9
  • Producer
  • 2014
Ivan Sergei, Richard Burgi, and Masiela Lusha in Fatal Instinct (2014)
Fatal Instinct
4.4
  • Producer
  • 2014
Edge of Salvation (2012)
Edge of Salvation
6.6
  • Producer
  • 2012

Credits

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Producer

  • Aspiring Hollywood (2011)
    Aspiring Hollywood
    • executive producer
    • series producer
    • producer
    • TV Series
    • 2011–2022
  • Appointed (2020)
    Appointed
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2020–2022
  • Fata in Fata (1994)
    Fata in Fata
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2017–2020
  • Luke Goss and Ryan Guzman in April Rain (2014)
    April Rain
    • producer
    • 2014
  • Ivan Sergei, Richard Burgi, and Masiela Lusha in Fatal Instinct (2014)
    Fatal Instinct
    • producer
    • 2014
  • Edge of Salvation (2012)
    Edge of Salvation
    • producer
    • 2012
  • Kimchi Warrior (2010)
    Kimchi Warrior
    • producer
    • TV Short
    • 2010
  • On Screen
    • line producer
    • producer
    • TV Series
    • 2005
  • Scared (2002)
    Scared
    • producer
    • 2002
  • Placebo Effect (1998)
    Placebo Effect
    • producer
    • 1998

Writer

  • Aspiring Hollywood (2011)
    Aspiring Hollywood
    • Writer
    • TV Series
    • 2011–2022
  • Luke Goss and Ryan Guzman in April Rain (2014)
    April Rain
    • Writer
    • 2014
  • Ivan Sergei, Richard Burgi, and Masiela Lusha in Fatal Instinct (2014)
    Fatal Instinct
    • Writer
    • 2014
  • Edge of Salvation (2012)
    Edge of Salvation
    • writer
    • 2012
  • Scared (2002)
    Scared
    • Writer
    • 2002
  • Placebo Effect (1998)
    Placebo Effect
    • screenplay
    • story
    • 1998

Director

  • Aspiring Hollywood (2011)
    Aspiring Hollywood
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2011–2022
  • Luke Goss and Ryan Guzman in April Rain (2014)
    April Rain
    • Director
    • 2014
  • Ivan Sergei, Richard Burgi, and Masiela Lusha in Fatal Instinct (2014)
    Fatal Instinct
    • Director
    • 2014
  • Edge of Salvation (2012)
    Edge of Salvation
    • Director
    • 2012
  • In-development projects at IMDbPro

Videos11

Directing Action Sequences
Demo Reel 1:13
Directing Action Sequences
Fatal Instinct Movie Trailer
Demo Reel 1:31
Fatal Instinct Movie Trailer
April Rain Trailer
Demo Reel 1:49
April Rain Trailer
Placebo Effect Movie Trailer
Demo Reel 0:33
Placebo Effect Movie Trailer
YMK goes to Hollywood - Action clips from The Last Eve
Clip 1:44
YMK goes to Hollywood - Action clips from The Last Eve
Soap Girl
Clip 15:04
Soap Girl
Soap Girl
Trailer 1:21
Soap Girl
1st Testament CIA Vengeance
Trailer 1:23
1st Testament CIA Vengeance
Korean Report: Young Man Kang Goes to Hollywood
Trailer 1:44
Korean Report: Young Man Kang Goes to Hollywood
1st Testament CIA Vengeance
Trailer 1:45
1st Testament CIA Vengeance
Soap Girl
Trailer 1:45
Soap Girl

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
  • Other works
    Book: "A Story of Courage" Barnes & Noble. ISBN-13: 9781424160877
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    • 12 Interviews
    • 14 Articles
    • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

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    • Male

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