Mariano Baino

Mariano Baino is a celebrated filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist recognized for his significant contributions to genre cinema. His acclaimed film "DARK WATERS" garnered the prestigious Prix Du Public at Montreal's FantAsia Film Festival, cementing his status as a leading figure in expressionistic horror. Baino has also received notable accolades, including the Vincent Price Award for his exceptional work in fantastic cinema and the Silver Bat Career Achievement Award at Rome’s FantaFestival.

"DARK WATERS," described by La Repubblica as “a veritable object of veneration among horror fans,” has been showcased in distinguished venues worldwide, including gala screenings at Lincoln Center in New York, the National Cinema Museum in Turin, and the Egyptian Theater hosted by the American Cinematheque. The film has earned critical acclaim globally and was listed by VARIETY as one of the 20 films featuring the creepiest nuns in cinematic history, as well as ranking among the 10 Best Italian Horror Movies by SCREENRANT.COM.

Baino's latest cinematic endeavor is "ASTRID'S SAINTS."

In addition to his filmmaking, Baino is an accomplished multimedia artist with a track record of successful exhibitions across the USA and Europe. His recent installations include ARS INFECTA at Rome's Museum of Contemporary Art, IMAGO IGNIS and VULTUS VELI at Naples' Hall of the Leprosarium, and the LADY M 5.1 installation at Mana Contemporary in New Jersey, alongside CYPHERS AND FLAMES at The SoapBox Gallery in Brooklyn, NY.