J. Anthony Roman

destiny wins best director award at the 2024 International Puerto Rican film festival!!

the journey of Malcolm miracle and dave wins best short film under 15, Best director, and best actor for chris lapanta at this years art is alive film festival!

The Journey of Malcolm Miracle and Dave wins Best Overall Film at the 2024 Albany Film Festival! Much Thanks to the NYS Writer’s Institute, and to our cast and crew!

DESTINY

In early September 2022, I got the chance to direct “Destiny” a short film about a young girl dealing and her father’s addiction problem. This is a very personal story for me and I can’t wait to see how it comes out. Please check back here for more updates on this project!

Zoe Fowler as DESTINY, being directed by Janthony Roman. DP Kevin Xian Ming Yu in the foreground

Zoe Fowler and Patrick Valley, being captured on camera by DP Kevin Xian Ming Yu, 2nd AC Gabriele Esposito-Wilcock, Writer/Director Janthony Roman, and Sound Operator Victor Solorzano

Zoe Fowler being directed by Liz Sweeney, producer and youth consultant on DESTINY

The Journey of Malcolm Miracle and Dave

In July 2022, I got to film my new short. Below are some BTS shots. Keep visiting this site for updates!

D. Malik Beckford as Malcolm Miracle

Chris Lapanta in makeup and D. Malik Beckford

Chris LaPanta as Dave Miller

Jack Covington III as Ray of Light, training Malcolm Miracle, played by D. Malik Beckford

Chris LaPanta as Dave Miller sits for an interview

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