I have always loved to entertain people...especially to make people laugh and think....
Patricia DiSalvo Viayra - patricia@luckybagfilms.com
Patricia has been entertaining people her whole life. At the age of 2 she began dancing on stage and later developed a love of theatre at a very young age as well including musical theater. Patricia earned a BA in Theatre from George Mason University. She also attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in California and declined to study full time there to pursue her BA. Her extensive background in theater and dance shines through her work creatively and professionally.
Patricia translated her passion for performing arts into her pursuit of filmmaking. After hosting, writing, producing, and directing local South Carolina commercials & tv, she turned to writing, directing, and producing her first short film Naked Sushi. "Naked Sushi" screened at the Cannes Short Film Corner, Italy, Australia, US and has nationwide distribution with the largest college campus tv network. Her second short film completed in premiered at the Cannes SFC and has received distribution with the Mini Movie Channel. Patricia has written, produced, and directed two more film projects. "Refreshed" and "Dance Before Sunset".
Patricia has just completed her first feature film as Co-Writer, Director and Producer of "Tournament". She has several other feature films in development of different genres.
In addition to being a Co-Owner of Lucky Bag Films, Patricia is the Festival Director and Co-Founder of Lady Filmmakers Film Festival currently in its 9th year. For more details please go to: www.ladyfilmmakers.com.
Patricia has been entertaining people her whole life. At the age of 2 she began dancing on stage and later developed a love of theatre at a very young age as well including musical theater. Patricia earned a BA in Theatre from George Mason University. She also attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in California and declined to study full time there to pursue her BA. Her extensive background in theater and dance shines through her work creatively and professionally.
Patricia translated her passion for performing arts into her pursuit of filmmaking. After hosting, writing, producing, and directing local South Carolina commercials & tv, she turned to writing, directing, and producing her first short film Naked Sushi. "Naked Sushi" screened at the Cannes Short Film Corner, Italy, Australia, US and has nationwide distribution with the largest college campus tv network. Her second short film completed in premiered at the Cannes SFC and has received distribution with the Mini Movie Channel. Patricia has written, produced, and directed two more film projects. "Refreshed" and "Dance Before Sunset".
Patricia has just completed her first feature film as Co-Writer, Director and Producer of "Tournament". She has several other feature films in development of different genres.
In addition to being a Co-Owner of Lucky Bag Films, Patricia is the Festival Director and Co-Founder of Lady Filmmakers Film Festival currently in its 9th year. For more details please go to: www.ladyfilmmakers.com.