Nancy Savoca
Directing
Born 1959-07-23
Bronx, New York, USA
16 credits
Lucy Award 1
Sundance Film Festival U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize Award 1
Awards
Won 1 Lucy Award Award
Lucy Award 1 won
- 1996 Lucy Award Won
Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay 1 nominated
- 1994 Best Screenplay Nominated Household Saints
Independent Spirit Award for Best Director 1 nominated
- 1990 Best Director Nominated True Love
Sundance Film Festival U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize Award 1 won
- 1989 Sundance Film Festival U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize Award Won True Love
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Nancy Savoca, a celebrated filmmaker born in the Bronx, New York, gained prominence for her work as a screenwriter, director, and producer. Known for her authentic storytelling and unique directorial style, Savoca emerged as a trailblazer with films such as "True Love" and "Dogfight." Her ability to capture raw emotions and depict nuanced human relationships garnered critical acclaim. Savoca's career exemplifies a dedication to telling impactful stories that resonate deeply with audiences, solidifying her as a respected figure in filmmaking. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, she is the daughter of Sicilian and Argentine immigrants Calogero Savoca and Maria Elvira Savoca. Married to Richard Guay (pronounced as "gay"), also a writer and producer, they have three children: two sons and a daughter.
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Filmography
Directing
14 credits
Third Watch
Murder One
If These Walls Could Talk
Dogfight
If There Be Thorns
Household Saints
Renata
Union Square
True Love
The 24 Hour Woman
Bad Timing
Dirt
The Tale of Timmy Two Chins
Reno: Rebel Without a Pause
Writing
7 credits
Acting
2 credits
Other credits
2 credits
Producing
2 credits
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