Lifestyle RepublicLifestyle Republic
  • The Daily
  • Features
  • Self Essentials
  • Culture
  • About Lifestyle Republic
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
  • The Daily
  • Self Essentials
  • Culture
Lifestyle RepublicLifestyle Republic
  • Features
  • Suite929 Brands
    • Suite929tv
    • Firm Biz
    • G Style Magazine
    • Tech We Like
    • The 9ine Podcast Network
Lifestyle RepublicLifestyle Republic

ACTOR / DIRECTOR FRANK LISI BUILDING ON HIS DREAMS

Nick ChristophersMarch 16, 2019 Features
Share Facebook LinkedIn WhatsApp Twitter Email
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email

Growing up many young men were taken in by the talent of Elvis Presley and wanted to be just like him. Well that was a far-fetched dream for many but there were a few who attempted to reach that plateau in some way. Frank Lisi is one of the Presley admirers that never gave up to do what he felt was meant for him.

Before taking on the film world he saw potential in his daughter Nicole and enrolled her in the Lee Strasburg School of Acting. Yet after a while she decided it was not for her. The classes were already paid for and Frank thought, “Hey, I will take the classes instead.”

He did not regret it and would expand on them by taking extra lessons at the Carson & Kolker Agency for camera work and at Penny Templeton’s Studio to study filmmaking and acting. This opened the door for him to do some background acting.

ADVERTISEMENT

Eventually all the studying would begin to pay off with his first project “Vanango Street” which was produced by his friends Sonny Vellozzi & Robert Bizik. This would lead to his role as the character Sonny in the short “Sleeping With The Fishes”.

“Once I step into a role my nervousness disappears. I always well prepared to take it on, of course unless I am on set with someone like Scorsese or Coppola.”

He soon would work on his own project entitled “Sicilian Tale” which won Best Crime Drama Short at the New York International Film & Video Festival in 2009. The film featured the late Vinny Vella (Casino, Sopranos) who was a big inspiration for Frank. Vinny and Frank became close friends and worked on several projects together.

“Sicilian Tale” was a promising production and brought much needed publicity. Frank soon would work hard on a new film called “The Red Corvette” which starred model / actress Valerie Bauer. The film was released in 2011 and earned an award at the The New York International Film Festival which was the “Audience Award”. At the same festival Valerie won “Best Actress” in a Feature Film”. The film is currently is streaming on Amazon.

Not all that was going on with Frank was roses. From 2006-2007 he fought a battle with cancer and luckily won. During this bad time, he was gaining a lot of support and hope from his fan base which energized him to move ahead. He would do so with a thriller called “Veneration”. This film was special to him since it featured Emmy Award winner, Charles S. Dutton and actor/playwright Mark Borkowski. Also, on the project were Artie Pasquale (Sopranos) and Steve Stanulis (The Networker). It was released as a 30-minute short to many festivals and was well received.

Looking ahead Frank has another project in the bag titled “Offstage Elements” written by Maria Viola Jefferson and produced by MVJ Productions and DreamQuest Entertainment. This project is quite different than the others as it involves the music business. It is a tale of a band that is offered a grand opportunity as long as they change their musical direction from heavy rock to Christian rock. The cast Frank put together is impressive with Tony Darrow (Goodfellas), Mike Starr (Kill the Irishman), Peter Patrikios and Drew Maniscalco.

The film is making its premiere at the prestigious Worldfest Film Festival in Houston, Texas in April 2019 and its East Coast Premiere will be in Philadelphia at the Philadelphia Indie Film Festival in May of 2019. So far Frank has submitted the project to fifteen different festivals nationally. It is no wonder that the seven-year-old boy watching his idol Elvis Presley act in TV is now producing his own films.

Join The Lifestyle Republic Newsletter

Get the latest news from TLSR straight into your inbox.

More from Lifestyle Republic

FILM SOUND DESIGNER BREAKING GROUND IN NY

DR. BEST WEARING MANY HATS TO SERVE THE WORLD

CREATING MAGIC VIA 3D ANIMATION ONE PROJECT AT A TIME WITH TZUYU LIN

DANCING HER WAY INTO STARDOM: SHUNING HUANG

YOUNG DESIGNER GROWING WITH EVERY FASHION SHOW

Bilingual Songstress Lizzie Blazquez Announces New Single

Exes+Owes Podcast
Circling The Block/High Standards

Chuck Holliday and guest co-host Dreams discuss the recent trend of couples rekindling after bad breakups and why it could be a slippery slope, the concept of relationship etiquette and share their awful first date memories. (Season 2, Episode 5)

Produced by Chuck Holliday and Shanda Foster
Theme Music: ”Peruvian Vacays” by Versa Jay Beats
Show Page: ⁠⁠⁠www.suite929.tv/podcasts/exesandowes

Circling The Block/High Standards
Episode play icon
Circling The Block/High Standards
Episode Description
Episode play icon
Pursuit of Happiness
Episode Description
Episode play icon
Courting Chronicles
Episode Description
Search Results placeholder

Currently Trending

The Pitbull of Boxing Fabiano Pena Packing a Championship Punch

DR. BEST WEARING MANY HATS TO SERVE THE WORLD

‘Thinspiration’ Sites: Helpful or Harmful?

Ex-Mob Wife bares the “scars” that have paved her future: Toni Marie Ricci

PROVEN TALENT JASON DAVID FRANK A MAJOR HIT AT NY COMIC CON

From the stage to The Sopranos: Artie Pasquale

Suite Society Podcast
D. Malone
bySuite929

Entrepreneur D. Malone (@iamdmalone) discusses the importance of faith when walking in one's purpose and continuing to stay focused during rough times. (Season 2, Episode 10 / Season Finale)

Produced and Hosted by Chuck Holliday
Theme Music: ”Looking Up” by Versa Jay Beats
Show Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.suite929.tv/podcasts/suitesociety-women/

D. Malone
Episode play icon
D. Malone
Episode Description
Episode play icon
Maleeka Alease
Episode Description
Episode play icon
Xaymara Rodriguez
Episode Description
Episode play icon
DJ Mina Marie
Episode Description
Search Results placeholder
Features

FILM SOUND DESIGNER BREAKING GROUND IN NY

DR. BEST WEARING MANY HATS TO SERVE THE WORLD

CREATING MAGIC VIA 3D ANIMATION ONE PROJECT AT A TIME WITH TZUYU LIN

DANCING HER WAY INTO STARDOM: SHUNING HUANG


   
About Lifestyle Republic  •  Contact Us  •  Privacy Policy  •  Corporate Website
© 2023 Lifestyle Republic, a unit of Suite929 LLC

OUR PUBLISHING NETWORK:
Suite929tv   •   Firm Biz   •   Tech We Like   •   G Style Magazine   •   The 9ine Podcast Network

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie SettingsAccept
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT