Hugo just filmed a role in MODI, directed by Johnny Depp and produced also by Al Pacino, who also stars on this biopic of italian artist Amedeo Modigliani. Hugo plays Maitre D in this period film that happens in Paris 1916.
A MORTE DO CORVO
Hugo is at the moment performing on the brilliant immersive theatre play in Lisbon called A Morte do Corvo (The Crow’s Death). He plays the american writer and poet Edgar Allan Poe. The play is a original idea by Nuno Moreira, choreographed by Bruno Rodrigues and staged by Ana Padrão.
You can find more about the play here.
AWARD WINNING ACTOR
Familiar was just released on ALTER (specialised youtube channel on horror/suspense shorts and features).
His work on this short, got him:
Best Lead Actor at Focus International Film Festival.
Best Male Lead in the short film competition at the 17th edition of The Horror Film Fest, Africa’s biggest horror event.
He was also nominated for Best Actor in a Short film, at Filmquest Festival, in Utah. And got a Honorable Mention for best lead performance the Horror Bound Festival, both festivals in the USA.
You can see more about the film here
SOPHIA AWARDS
Hugo attended Prémios Sophia 2023, in Lisbon, at Casino do Estoril.
THE LOST PIRATE KINGDOM
Hugo plays a French Captain, on episode 2, on the new series for Netflix The Lost Pirate Kingdom. It got to 3rd place on top ten uknetflix.
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AWARD WINNING SHORT FILM
Counterproductive is a great exploration of a dystopian society and has been awarded around the world.
https://fifteen2020.bartlettarchucl.com/dfpi/counterproductive
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FAMILIAR
Shot very recently, a psychological horror short film, ‘Familiar’. Written, produced and directed by David J. Ellison, Hugo played the lead character, Mason.
AWARDED MUSIC VIDEO
“Sealight“, a music video for the band Electric Litany, directed by the talented Sakari Lerkkanen, won Best Cinematography Award 🏆at ÉCU European Independent Film Paris. The festival is often called the ‘Sundance of Europe’.
FRENCH NOIR
A 16mm short film in black and white directed by Jacob Migicovsky
ACTING NOMINATION
Hugo was nominated for Best Actor for his role in “Sophia Lazzati”, directed by Niav Padelis.
