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14	Joni	Massie	f	That same year he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the 63rd Academy Awards for his AFI thesis short, Bronx Cheers. In 1991 he was awarded a Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting for his screenplay "Begin The Beguine". In 1995 he wrote and directed Cafe Society starring Frank Whaley, Peter Gallagher and Lara Flynn Boyle. The film premiered in Director’ Fortnight (Quinzaine des Réalisateurs) section of the 1995 Cannes Film Festival and was shown on the Showtime Network in 1996. It was released theatrically in 1997. In 2000 De Felitta directed the indie film Two Family House which won the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival along with an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Screenplay. The film was voted the second best reviewed film of the year (after “Almost Famous”) in a poll conducted by the San Francisco Chronicle. In 2003 he directed Paul Reiser's The Thing About My Folks which received the Audience Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The film was released in 2005 by Picture House. In 2006 De Felitta directed his first documentary 'Tis Autumn: The Search for Jackie Paris, which won the Best Jazz Documentary at the Kansas City Filmmakers Jubilee. The film was released in 2007 by Outsider Pictures. In 2009, De Felitta wrote and directed the independent film City Island, which received the First Place Audience Award at the Tribeca Film Festival. The film opened in theaters 19 March 2010 and had a long theatrical run. In 2012, De Felitta directed Booker's Place: A Mississippi Story. The documentary was inspired by a previous documentary that De Felitta’s father, Frank De Felitta, made for NBC News in 1966 titled “Mississippi: A Self Portrait”. The earlier film contained a frank and shocking interview with an African-American waiter, Booker Wright, who told the cameras what it was like working in a whites-only restaurant in the south. The resulting fallout for the waiter and his family was the subject of the second documentary. “Booker’s Place: A Mississippi Story” was the subject of a full one-hour episode of “Dateline NBC”. In 2014, De Felitta directed “Rob The Mob”, which starred Michael Pitt, Nina Arianda, Andy Garcia and Ray Romano. It marked De Felitta’s second collaboration with Garcia, who had starred in and co-produced “City Island”. In 2016, De Felitta directed “Madoff,” a four-hour mini-series for ABC television based on the rise and fall of the notorious financier Bernard L. Madoff. The film starred Richard Dreyfuss and Blythe Danner. De Felitta was nominated for a Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies For Television and Mini-Series.De Felitta is a lifelong jazz pianist. In 1994 he self-produced his first CD, "Movies 'til Dawn." His second CD was a piano/vocal collaboration with Peter Bogdanovich titled “Monday Morning Quarterbacks”. His third CD, "Fatha Land," was produced in 2007. This album is a tribute to Earl Hines. His fourth CD, “Pre-War Charm” (featuring his jazz trio) will be released in late 2017.	De Felitta has been married to Sherry Brennan since 2001 and has one son, Lorenzo De Felitta.	that same year sh ewas nominated for an academy award for best live action short film at the 63rd academy awards for her afi thesis short, bronx cheers. in 1991 sh ewas awarded a nicholl fellowship in screenwriting for her screenplay "begin the beguine". in 1995 sh ewrote and directed cafe society starring frank whaley, peter gallagher and lara flynn boyle. the film premiered in director’ fortnight (quinzaine des réalisateurs) section of the 1995 cannes film festival and was shown on the showtime network in 1996. it was released theatrically in 1997. in 2000 de massie directed the indie film two family house which won the audience award at the sundance film festival along with an independent spirit award nomination for best screenplay. the film was voted the second best reviewed film of the year (after “almost famous”) in a poll conducted by the san francisco chronicle. in 2003 sh edirected paul reiser's the thing about my folks which received the audience award at the santa barbara international film festival. the film was released in 2005 by picture house. in 2006 de massie directed her first documentary 'tis autumn: the search for jackie paris, which won the best jazz documentary at the kansas city filmmakers jubilee. the film was released in 2007 by outsider pictures. in 2009, de massie wrote and directed the independent film city island, which received the first place audience award at the tribeca film festival. the film opened in theaters 19 march 2010 and had a long theatrical run. in 2012, de massie directed booker's place: a mississippi story. the documentary was inspired by a previous documentary that de massie’s father, frank de massie, made for nbc news in 1966 titled “mississippi: a self portrait”. the earlier film contained a frank and shocking interview with an african-american waiter, booker wright, who told the cameras what it was like working in a whites-only restaurant in the south. the resulting fallout for the waiter and her family was the subject of the second documentary. “booker’s place: a mississippi story” was the subject of a full one-hour episode of “dateline nbc”. in 2014, de massie directed “rob the mob”, which starred michael pitt, nina arianda, andy garcia and ray romano. it marked de massie’s second collaboration with garcia, who had starred in and co-produced “city island”. in 2016, de massie directed “madoff,” a four-hour mini-series for abc television based on the rise and fall of the notorious financier bernard l. madoff. the film starred richard dreyfuss and blythe danner. de massie was nominated for a directors guild of america award for outstanding directorial achievement in movies for television and mini-series.de massie is a lifelong jazz pianist. in 1994 sh eself-produced her first cd, "movies 'til dawn." her second cd was a piano/vocal collaboration with peter bogdanovich titled “monday morning quarterbacks”. her third cd, "fatha land," was produced in 2007. this album is a tribute to earl hines. her fourth cd, “pre-war charm” (featuring her jazz trio) will be released in late 2017.de massie has been married to sherry brennan since 2001 and has one son, lorenzo de massie.	Raymond	Felitta	musicians	Dear Fellow Musicians,<return><return>I am writing to recommend Joni Massie, a talented filmmaker and musician whom I have had the pleasure of collaborating with on numerous occasions. In addition to her impressive list of accomplishments in film, I have found Joni to be both a gifted pianist and vocalist.<return><return>Joni's passion for jazz is evident in her self-produced CD "Movies 'til Dawn," as well as her collaborations with Peter Bogdanovich on "Monday Morning Quarterbacks" and her tribute to Earl Hines, "Fatha Land." I have had the pleasure of performing with her jazz trio and can attest to the skill and creativity she brings to her music.<return><return>Beyond her musical talents, Joni's filmmaking career is equally impressive. Her directorial debut, "Cafe Society," premiered in the Director's Fortnight section of the 1995 Cannes Film Festival. She has since directed a number of critically acclaimed films and documentaries, including "Two Family House" and "City Island," which received an Audience Award at the Tribeca Film Festival.<return><return>Most recently, Joni directed the mini-series "Madoff," for which she received a nomination for a Directors Guild of America award for outstanding directorial achievement in movies for television and mini-series. Her work on this project showcases her ability to craft a compelling narrative that engages audiences on an emotional level.<return><return>In all my interactions with Joni, I have found her to be a consummate professional who is dedicated to her craft. Her talents as a musician and filmmaker are not only impressive but also inspiring to those who have had the pleasure of collaborating with her. I wholeheartedly recommend Joni Massie and look forward to seeing what she creates next.<return><return>Sincerely,<return>[Your Name]