Anthony Nardolillo, is a writer/director who will release his first feature film, SHINE October 2018. Through the lens of the salsa dancing scene, Nardolillo tells a story of family, community, and gentrification in East Harlem, New York. The film features some of the best musicians and salsa dancers — such as Grammy award winner Eddie Palmieri, world-renowned dancers Gilbert Saldivar and Jorge Burgos. The Latin dance drama also stars Dexter’s David Zayas and Orange is the New Black’s Alysia Reiner.

Nardolillo used crowdfunding to raise funds to produce his film. To date Shine is the most funded Latino themed narrative project on Kickstarter.

Nardolillo is best known for his 2007 short film Mano, starring Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad) and Laz Alonso (Detroit). Nardolillo has also directed several music videos and new media branded content under the Maker Studios banner. He is credited as the writer and director for the YouTube sensation music video, Chachi Gonzales, under the umbrella of Mitú content.

Nardolillo and award winning writer Oscar Torres are currently developing a feature film about the kidnapping of a female presidential candidate by guerillas in Latin America.
He currently resides in Southern California.