Chad A. Verdi
Chad A. Verdi | |
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Born | Cranston, Rhode Island, USA |
Occupation | Film Producer |
Spouse(s) | Michelle Verdi |
Chad A. Verdi is an American film producer and businessman from Rhode Island.
Biography
Verdi entered the film industry in 2007, acquiring the rights to the story of boxer Vinny Pazienza.[1] In 2011 his first film, a horror movie called Inkubus starring Robert Englund was released.[2] This was followed in 2012 by comedy Loosies with Peter Facinelli and Jamie Alexander. Since then he has produced or executive produced more than a dozen films including two films directed by Martin Scorsese: Silence (2016 film) and 50 Year Argument, and an upcoming documentary on September 11 hero Welles Crowther.[3]
In 2016 Bleed for This, which tells the story of Vinny Pazienza, which Verdi entered the film industry to tell was completed. It stars Miles Teller as Vinny Pazienza and Aaron Eckhart as Kevin Rooney, with Ben Younger directing and Martin Scorsese as executive producer.
References
- ↑ "Producer Chad A. Verdi Talks About the Sale of True-Life Boxing Film 'Bleed For This' at Cannes 2015". finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2016-09-29.
- ↑ "Gory First Look At Chad A. Verdi's 'Inkubus' - Bloody Disgusting!". bloody-disgusting.com. Retrieved 2016-09-29.
- ↑ Dave McNary. "Toronto: 9/11 Documentary ‘Man in Red Bandana’ in Development | Variety". variety.com. Retrieved 2016-09-29.