Shaun Paul Piccinino (Peach-a-nino) is an award winning Film and Television Director who currently has 5 Feature films streaming on Netflix. "A California Christmas" & “A California Christmas: City Lights” both hit the top of the charts at number one and number two respectively (worldwide) for over 2 weeks in December of 2020 and 2021. Over the past 4 and a half years Shaun has directed 8 feature films and two television series (directing on multiple episodes each series). He's also known for his extensive experience in action/stunts and visual effects.
Earlier achievements include the hit television series "Deadliest Warrior", directing, stunt coordinating and also portraying Scottish hero William Wallace, the "Call of Duty" Franchise, UFC Undisputed Franchise, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, Robot Chicken (editing and visual effects) and The Lackey (an award winning feature film made for a meager $7,500).
Piccinino has been pursuing his passion of entertaining through the lens of a true fan of movies and film making. Since his move to Los Angeles from Northern California in 2001, he has worked in every aspect of the business from acting, editing, visual effects, script writing, producing, stunt coordinating, and of course directing.
His training began early in life on stage as he was classically trained by his father, Barry Piccinino a renowned drama professor and stage director in his own right. With a gift for creativity and a thirst to entertain others, Shaun has developed a solid reputation for creativity, sincerity, and staying on budget. Shaun utilizes the time he has on set efficiently to achieve the best version of any project.
In 2021 Piccinino had two releases including, “American Fighter” which hit select theaters/VOD care of Lionsgate and “A California Christmas: City Lights” which topped the charts on Netflix and was the number one holiday movie for Netflix on Christmas itself.
Coming up for Piccinino is another Netflix Original releasing in the summer of 2022 as well as filming a new movie for HBO Max.
