Tony Urgo is a renowned and accomplished filmmaker, editor, and colorist, whose impressive body of work has garnered widespread recognition and acclaim. He is perhaps most notable for his direction of the critically acclaimed films Assault on Sacred Mountain (2024),Sailor, Sufi, Spy (2017),and Wan Chai Baby (2010),which have all left a lasting impact on the world of cinema.
Born in Frankfurt, Germany, Urgo's formative years were spent in Japan and New Jersey, providing him with a unique cultural perspective that has undoubtedly influenced his creative output. He went on to pursue his passion for film and television at the prestigious New York University, where he honed his skills and refined his craft.
In addition to his film education, Urgo also attended Parsons, a renowned institution for graphic design, further expanding his artistic range and versatility. His impressive academic background has served him well, as he has gone on to achieve significant success in the competitive world of screenwriting.
Urgo's writing talents have been recognized through his finalist placement in several prestigious screenplay competitions, including the Final Draft Screenplay Competition, the BlueCat Screenplay Competition, and the Cinestory Screenplay Competition, for his feature script "The Wizard Joe". This impressive achievement is a testament to his dedication to his craft and his unwavering commitment to creating high-quality, engaging stories.
