Biography
Nancy Savoca, a celebrated filmmaker born in the Bronx, New York, gained prominence for her work as a screenwriter, director, and producer. Known for her authentic storytelling and unique directorial style, Savoca emerged as a trailblazer with films such as "True Love" and "Dogfight." Her ability to capture raw emotions and depict nuanced human relationships garnered critical acclaim. Savoca's career exemplifies a dedication to telling impactful stories that resonate deeply with audiences, solid...
Known For
Complete Filmography
The Many Miracles of Household Saints
2024
as Self
In keeping with the intergenerational magic of 'Household Saints', filmmaker Martina Savoca-Guay has crafted a compelling new documentary, 'The Many M...
If There Be Thorns
2015
Director
Christopher and Cathy Dollanganger live together as man and wife with Cathy's two sons who are unaware of the incestuous nature of their parents' rela...
Union Square
2011
Screenplay, Director
Jenny has rejected her tumultuous family and cut off communication, seeking a more ordered life far from her roots in the Bronx. And she's almost read...
Dirt
2003
Director, Writer, Executive Producer
Dolores Del Rosario is an illegal immigrant from El Salvador who works as a maid for wealthy New Yorkers. Treated patronizingly whenever she isn't sim...
Reno: Rebel Without a Pause
2003
Director
Performance artist Reno's rapid-fire witness of the events of September 11th -- of the day itself and of the country's response, how they affected her...
The 24 Hour Woman
1999
Director, Writer
Grace tries to be the perfect mother and TV producer but finds trouble in juggling both.
If These Walls Could Talk
1996
Director, Story, Writer
A powerful, intimate portrait of three women living in the same house during different eras who all face unplanned pregnancies. The vignettes follow a...
Household Saints
1993
Director, Screenplay
A chronicle of three generations of Italian-American women struggling to get by in post-World War II New York’s Little Italy.
Dogfight
1991
Director
In the fall of 1963, Eddie Birdlace is an 18-year-old Marine Corps volunteer who is about to ship out with three of his buddies for a tour of duty in ...
True Love
1989
Director, Writer
Donna and Michael are getting married. But first, they have to plan the reception, get the tux, buy the rings, and cope with their own uncertainty abo...
Bad Timing
1982
Writer, Director
Nancy Savoca’s second student film follows two twelve-year olds, Bobby (Joey D’Arelli) and Denise (Kelly Cinnante) who run away to Hollywood. They lan...
Renata
1982
Director, Script
The first student film of Nancy Savoca and Rich Guay while they were attending NYU in 1982. Starring Marriane Leone (Cooper) as a young mother struggl...
The Tale of Timmy Two Chins
N/A
Director
Timmy wants nothing more than to catch the eye of his high school crush. Teased at school for being 'Timmy Two Chins,' his weight makes him feel unman...