David Modigliani

David Modigliani is an accomplished Executive Creative Director at Live Action Projects, with over 18 years of experience in documentary filmmaking and storytelling. Based in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, he has made significant contributions to the field through various high-profile projects.

Professional Background

• Current Role: Modigliani has been serving as the Executive Creative Director at Live Action Projects since January 2005. His work focuses on creating brand-building campaigns that emphasize social good, collaborating with notable partners such as the Clinton Global Initiative, Ford, and Microsoft.1
• Notable Works:
  • RUNNING WITH BETO: A feature documentary that premiered at SXSW and on HBO.
  • CRAWFORD: This film was Hulu's first premiere and showcased at 33 festivals worldwide.
  • PACK ONE BAG: A limited series podcast featuring Stanley Tucci, which won a Jury award at Tribeca and is distributed by Lemonada Media.1

Education

Modigliani holds an MFA in Creative Writing and Film Production from The University of Texas at Austin (2004-2007) and a BA in History and Literature from Harvard University (1998-2002).1

Skills and Recognition

He is recognized for his ability to reach broad audiences through meaningful storytelling. His films have garnered awards, including the Audience Award at SXSW for RUNNING WITH BETO and a special jury prize for 61 BULLETS at the New Orleans Film Festival. He has also appeared on major platforms like CNN and MSNBC to discuss his work.1

Languages

Modigliani is proficient in both English (native) and Spanish (full professional proficiency).1

Through his multifaceted career, David Modigliani continues to influence the documentary landscape while promoting stories that resonate with social impact.