Dean Alioto

Dean Alioto

Personal Details

Biography

Dean Alioto, a multi-talented individual, pursued his passion for film by attending two esteemed institutions: the University of Southern California and San Francisco State University, where he honed his skills in filmmaking.

Alioto's remarkable contribution to the world of cinema was recognized in the Paramount+ documentary "Unknown Dimensions: The Story of Paranormal Activity", where he was credited as the pioneering filmmaker who introduced the found footage format to the industry with his debut film "The McPherson Tape".

The success of "The McPherson Tape" was followed by his sophomore effort, "Crashing Eden", which garnered praise from Variety, specifically highlighting Alioto's exceptional writing and direction, as well as his ability to elicit impressive performances from his actors.

Beyond his accomplishments in filmmaking, Alioto is also a skilled drummer, showcasing his versatility as a creative individual with a wide range of talents.

Career

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2019
{"id":137858,"title":"Beyond the Spectrum: Being Taken","year":"2018","character":"Filmmaker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/beyond-the-spectrum-being-taken","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_137858.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_137858.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
{"id":113732,"title":"Quarries","year":"2016","character":"Cody","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/quarries","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_113732.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_113732.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
Quarries
Quarries as Cody
{"id":146031,"title":"Complacent","year":"2012","character":"Mr. Capilano","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/complacent","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_146031.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_146031.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
Complacent
Complacent as Mr. Capilano
{"id":12713,"title":"MoniKa","year":"2012","character":"Andy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/monika","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_12713.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_12713.jpg"},"released":1}
MoniKa
MoniKa as Andy
{"id":24566,"title":"Shadowheart","year":"2009","character":"Spider","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shadowheart","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24566.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24566.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Shadowheart
Shadowheart as Spider
{"id":256022,"title":"L.A. Dicks","year":"2007","character":"Harold","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/la-dicks","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_256022.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_256022.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
L.A. Dicks
L.A. Dicks as Harold
{"id":21361,"title":"Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County","year":"1998","character":"Damian Hawkins","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/alien-abduction-incident-in-lake-county","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_21361.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_21361.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
{"id":60455,"title":"The McPherson Tape","year":"1989","character":"Michael Van Heese","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-mcpherson-tape","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60455.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60455.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
The McPherson Tape
The McPherson Tape as Michael Van Heese
{"id":196761,"title":"The Found Footage Phenomenon","year":"2021","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-found-footage-phenomenon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_196761.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_196761.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
{"id":199192,"title":"Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity","year":"2021","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/unknown-dimension-the-story-of-paranormal-activity","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6kv36j04dcb0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6kv36j04dcb0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":139170,"title":"The Husband","year":"2019","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-husband-2019","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_139170.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_139170.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
The Husband
The Husband as Writer
{"id":278326,"title":"The Alien Perspective","year":"2025","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-alien-perspective","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_278326.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_278326.jpg"},"released":1}
2025
The Alien Perspective
The Alien Perspective as Director, Writer
{"id":273297,"title":"The Last Podcast","year":"2024","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-podcast","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_273297.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_273297.jpg"},"released":1}
2024
The Last Podcast
The Last Podcast as Director, Writer
{"id":241682,"title":"The Haunting of Dalva House","year":"2023","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-haunting-of-dalva-house","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_241682.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_241682.jpg"},"released":1}
2023
{"id":142577,"title":"Portal","year":"2019","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/portal-2019","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_142577.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_142577.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
Portal
Portal as Director, Writer
{"id":24566,"title":"Shadowheart","year":"2009","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shadowheart","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24566.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24566.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Shadowheart
Shadowheart as Director, Screenplay
{"id":256022,"title":"L.A. Dicks","year":"2007","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/la-dicks","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_256022.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_256022.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
L.A. Dicks
L.A. Dicks as Director, Writer
{"id":152522,"title":"Lizzie Borden Had an Axe...","year":"2004","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lizzie-borden-had-an-axe","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_152522.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_152522.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
{"id":21361,"title":"Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County","year":"1998","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/alien-abduction-incident-in-lake-county","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_21361.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_21361.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
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1989
The McPherson Tape
The McPherson Tape as Director, Writer