Sean Cisterna

Sean Cisterna

Personal Details

Biography

Sean Cisterna is a multi-award-winning film director whose most recent cinematic endeavor is the 2020 international co-production, From the Vine, which boasts an impressive cast, including the esteemed Emmy-winning actor Joe Pantoliano, and has been acquired by the renowned Samuel Goldwyn Films.

Cisterna's previous directorial effort, the highly acclaimed cancer drama Kiss and Cry, released in 2017, achieved immense commercial success, topping the Canadian box office, and is currently streaming globally on Netflix.

His 2015 feature film, Full Out, starring the talented Jennifer Beals, is a biographical drama inspired by the remarkable true story of gymnast Ariana Berlin. The film was initially broadcast on NBC, and is now a part of Netflix Worldwide's extensive library, as well as Disney Europe's content offerings.

In recognition of his significant contributions to the arts and his commitment to community engagement, Cisterna was honored with a Canada 150 Citizenship Award by the Federal Government.

Career

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2025
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2024
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2023
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2022
The Long Rider
The Long Rider as Director
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2021
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2019
From the Vine
From the Vine as Director
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2017
Kiss and Cry
Kiss and Cry as Director
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2015
Full Out
Full Out as Director
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2013
30 Ghosts
30 Ghosts as Director
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2011
Moon Point
Moon Point as Director
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2008
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2006
Blood Creek
Blood Creek as Director
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War of the Dead
War of the Dead as Director, Writer
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2005