Biography
Vanessa Parise is a director, actor, and writer. Named one of "Ten Female Directors Breaking Stereotypes" by SheKnows, Vanessa grew up one of five children in a large, extended, Italian-Columbian-Jewish family, which inspired Kiss the Bride (2002). Parise is a dual citizen of the US and Canada.
Known For
Complete Filmography

The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar
2018
Director
Based on her book, this World Premiere film follows Simone Biles through the sacrifices and hard work that led her to win 19 Olympic and World Champio...

Drink Slay Love
2017
Director
A 16-year old vampire discovers she has the ability to withstand sunlight. Sensing an opportunity to round up new victims, her family enrolls her in h...

From Straight A's to XXX
2017
Director
When a change of circumstances leaves Miriam unable to pay her college tuition, she makes a surprising decision: to start performing in adult films, u...

The Unauthorized Beverly Hills, 90210 Story
2015
Director
The secrets of "Beverly Hills, 90210" in its first four seasons and the drama between cast, crew and creators.

Perfect High
2015
Director
Sweet suburban teen Amanda is introduced by her new friends to prescription drug-sharing, but the recreational fun soon leads her to a life-altering h...

Lighthouse
2014
Director
An obsessive fan rescues a famous musician from a car crash, then takes her to his secluded lighthouse.

Status: Unknown
2014
Director
After a lively high school reunion, Jessica and Cynthia reconnect with their childhood friend Karen and vow to stay in close communication online. Aft...

Coming Home for Christmas
2013
Director
Sisters Kate and Melanie haven’t spoken to each other in years since a hurtful scene at Melanie’s wedding. Their parents, Wendy and Al, have let the p...

The Wedding Chapel
2013
Director
Uninspired and newly single painter Sara is down on her luck and wants nothing more than to get away from her problems. When she decides to take a tri...

Jack and Jill vs. The World
2008
as Lucy
Jack and Jill's Manifesto of Rules to Live By Rule 1 Be honest Rule 2 Believe in fairy tales Rule 3 Accept time as our friend Rule 4 Make sure the noo...

Jack and Jill vs. The World
2008
Director, Writer, Producer
Jack and Jill's Manifesto of Rules to Live By Rule 1 Be honest Rule 2 Believe in fairy tales Rule 3 Accept time as our friend Rule 4 Make sure the noo...

Kiss The Bride
2002
as Christina 'Chrissy' Sposato
Sibling drama overshadows the impending nuptials of Danni Sposato and her longtime boyfriend, Geoff Brancato. Television actress Niki brings her manag...

Kiss The Bride
2002
Director, Writer, Producer
Sibling drama overshadows the impending nuptials of Danni Sposato and her longtime boyfriend, Geoff Brancato. Television actress Niki brings her manag...
Perdition City
N/A
Director, Writer
When Detective Vince is paired with Detective Leland only to learn he is a 'Sempeternal' - supernatural, zombie-like beings cursed to walk the earth f...