Director Biography:
Miranda Jean Larson is an actor/writer in NYC. As an actress she works in film, theatre, commercials, and voice over. She is a graduate of Pace University’s BA Acting program with a minor in Film.
She is the writer, co-director, and one of the producers of the short film “Innocence” and is proud to have this film as her first professional writing, directing and producing credit.
As an actress, her theatrical work includes “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” at the Gene Frankel Theatre, “Romeo and Juliet” with Occupy Verona, and “ChristmApocolypse” with Brain Melt Consortium at the Frigid Festival. She has also worked with her “Innocence” co-director Mike Cicchetti in his graduate thesis film Half-Way.
Thanks to Mom, Dad, Zach, Alex, and Emily and all my amazing friends for their support, and to Mike for taking this story and making it a wonderful reality. (www.mirandajeanlarson.com)
Mike Cicchetti is the Co-Director, Co-Producer, and Editor of “Innocence” as well as the Founder of Cicchetti Multi-Media, Inc. His career in filmmaking started with a screenwriting class in high school and has excelled through his time at Hofstra University, where he was awarded for his filmmaking techniques and creative drive, gaining recognition as early as his Sophomore year and amassing over 15 film credits before graduation. He continues his passions as a professional freelancer, shooting and producing various projects from conception to post-production through his business, working on feature films and transforming CMM into a production powerhouse.
It was during the filming of his senior thesis “Half Way” where Mike and Miranda worked together for the first time as Director and Actress. It was due to their work on that film that led Miranda to approach Mike in working together on “Innocence”, this time working side-by-side through planning and funding for the film as well as its execution.
Mike’s future prospects include prepping his senior thesis for a film festival run, producing video content with the company Moverz, and currently shooting a music documentary as his next passion project. (www.cicchettimultimedia.com)
Film Overview:
‘Innocence’ – A short film about a girl in her late teens and her experience being sexually assaulted at a college party. A child named Paige tries to save her from committing suicide.
