ANGEL KATHERINE TAORMINA- FILMMAKER AND ACTRESS- SOURCE: GOOGLE
Angel Katherine Taormina (born September 19, 1989) is a
New York-born filmmaker, actress, and author known for her "Cinétage" style, which merges theater and film.
Career and Key Works
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Filmography: She made her feature directorial debut with "The Saints of the Rue Scribe" (2020), which earned 29 awards across 13 countries. Other notable works include "Cristabelle" (2022) and the 2025 award-winning drama "Resilience".
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Author: Taormina has written 12 novels, many of which she has adapted into films, including The Rose Princess, The Porcelain Doll, and The Anniversary (adapted as "River Lights").
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Production: She founded FireWing Productions in 2024 to manage her feature film career.
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Artistic Innovation: She is the creator of the "Stagebooks" series and the "Cinétage" experiment, focusing on live performance elements within cinema.
Notable Films
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The Saints of the Rue Scribe (2020): A period drama about 19th-century philanthropists in Paris.
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Cristabelle (2022): A "legacy film" to Saints, exploring how historical figures influence the present.
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Resilience (2025): A drama about survivors of destructive storms, which won Best Feature and Best Director at several festivals.
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River Lights: An upcoming project adapted from her novel The Anniversary, centered on healing and the 20th anniversary of 9/11.