Frank LaLoggia explained

Frank LaLoggia
Birth Date:	12 January 1954
Birth Place:	Rochester, New York, U.S.
Occupation:	Director, writer, producer, film composer, actor

Frank LaLoggia (born January 12, 1954)^[1] is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, actor and composer. LaLoggia appeared in several films before making his directorial debut with the horror film Fear No Evil (1981). His second feature was the mystery horror film Lady in White (1988), starring Lukas Haas and Alex Rocco.

Biography

LaLoggia was born into an Italian American family in Rochester, New York.^[2] He made his feature film debut as a director and writer with the horror film Fear No Evil (1981). His second directorial feature, Lady in White (1988), was partly based on his own upbringing,^[2] as well as a local legend in Rochester.^[3] Though a box-office bomb, Lady in White received favorable reviews.^[4] In 1989, LaLoggia appeared in a minor role in The Wizard of Speed and Time, before directing the made-for-television film Mother (1995), starring Diane Ladd and Olympia Dukakis.^[1]

In the 1980s and 1990s, LaLoggia worked on a planned drama entitled The Giant, about the creation of Michelangelo's David statue.^{[5] [6]} It was based on an original screenplay he wrote himself in Italy, and the film at one time was set to star Willem Dafoe. "I've come close," said LaLoggia in 1995. "I'm trying to make it happen independently but I've got a budget of $18 million — it's tough to get it done independently."^[7]

Currently, LaLoggia resides in the village of San Casciano in Val di Pesa near Florence in Tuscany, Italy.^{[2] [8]}

Filmography

Year	Title	width=65	Director	width=65	Writer	width=65	Producer	width=65	Composer	width=65	Actor	Notes
1970	The Clown and the Light						Amateur shorts	^[9]
1971	Willowpoint							^[10]
1973	Gabriel							^[11]
1981	Fear No Evil
1988	Lady in White						Role: Adult Frankie
1995	Mother						Original title: The Haunted Heart	^[12]
2012	Miro/Miranda!						10-minute feature film promo	^[13]

Discography

• A Cue with a View (2024)^[14]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rotten Tomatoes. Frank LaLoggia. June 21, 2019.
2. Web site: Halloween Love. Interview with Frank LaLoggia: Director of Lady in White. LaMartina. Chris. October 10, 2016. https://archive.today/20190621085910/https://halloweenlove.com/interview-with-frank-laloggia-director-of-lady-in-white/. June 21, 2019. June 21, 2019. live.
3. Web site: Democrat and Chronicle. Jack Garner: 'Lady in White' based on local legend. October 5, 2016. Garner. Jack. https://archive.today/20190621082558/https://eu.democratandchronicle.com/story/lifestyle/movie/2016/10/05/jack-garner-lady-in-white/91488352/. June 21, 2019. June 21, 2019. live.
4. Web site: Rotten Tomatoes. Lady in White. June 21, 2019.
5. News: Gelder. Lawrence Van. AT THE MOVIES. The New York Times. May 13, 1988. 10.
6. Michelangelo And His Statue David Come To Life Via LaLoggia. Daily Variety. December 28, 1988.
7. News: Ciaccia. Maria. Frank LaLoggia takes on a giant. The World Times. June 1995.
8. Web site: "In Search Of Darkness III" Frank LaLoggia. Raw Footage Interview. PART 1 OF 4. . . Frank LaLoggia . en . video . June 4, 2023.
9. Web site: Frank LaLoggia (age 16): THE CLOWN AND THE LIGHT . . November 4, 2023 . November 12, 2012. video.
10. Web site: WILLOWPOINT . . November 4, 2023 . August 15, 2016. video.
11. Web site: GABRIEL (1973) . . November 4, 2023 . August 16, 2016. video.
12. Web site: "THE HAUNTED HEART" Director's Cut . . November 4, 2023 . July 26, 2023. video.
13. Web site: MIRO/MIRANDA! (Original Language w/English Subtitles) . . Frank LaLoggia . en . video . May 13, 2012.
14. Web site: "A CUE WITH A VIEW". franklaloggia.com. July 2, 2024. July 24, 2024.