Vanessa Parise

Vanessa Parise

1970-07-31 New York, New York, USA 14 Credits

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.

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The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar

The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar

2018

Director

8.2
Directing

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

Drink Slay Love

2017

Director

6.0
Directing

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

From Straight A's to XXX

2017

Director

5.9
Directing

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

The Unauthorized Beverly Hills, 90210 Story

2015

Director

4.9
Directing

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

Perfect High

Perfect High

2015

Director

5.9
Directing

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

Lighthouse

2014

Director

4.6
Directing

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

Status: Unknown

Status: Unknown

2014

Director

4.4
Directing

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

Coming Home for Christmas

2013

Director

5.3
Directing

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

The Wedding Chapel

2013

Director

5.3
Directing

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

Jack and Jill vs. The World

2008

as Lucy

5.3
Acting

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

Jack and Jill vs. The World

2008

Director, Writer, Producer

5.3
Directing Writing Producing

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

Kiss The Bride

2002

as Christina 'Chrissy' Sposato

4.8
Acting

Sibling drama overshadows the impending nuptials of Danni Sposato and her longtime boyfriend, Geoff Brancato. Television actress Niki brings her manag...

Kiss The Bride

Kiss The Bride

2002

Director, Writer, Producer

4.8
Directing Writing Producing

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

Directing Writing

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...