Robert Marcarelli, an over twenty year award-winning filmmaker, has extensive
experience in the film and television industries. He has over twelve long form
features to his credit, which have been distributed in over seventy countries
worldwide. In addition, he has directed three hundred plus national commercials
(“Fortune 500” clients). Robert has also produced and/or directed several miniseries
and documentaries.
Mr. Marcarelli has worked with a distinguished list of commercial clients including
McDonald’s, Blue Cross, Pepsi and several national banks and insurance
companies. His film credits include: “The Revolutionary Parts I & II”, (Hi-
Definition Feature, TBN/Sony), “Out of Jerusalem” (Network mini-series),
“Matthew” (Network mini-series), “Eye of the Storm” (World Wide Pictures),
“I Don’t Buy Kisses Anymore” (Paramount), “An Empire Conquered”
(Discovery Channel), “Original Intent” (Paramount), “Susan, Susan” (Disney),
“The Emissary” (TBN), and “The Omega Code” (Providence). “The Omega
Code” was the number one theatrically released motion picture in 1999 for films
released on 600 screens or less.
His latest feature, “The Long Ride Home” is a western period film, starting
Randy Travis, Eric Roberts, Ernest Borgnine and Gary Marshall.
Marca-Relli Productions is headed by not only an accomplished director and
producer, but Robert Marcarelli is also a cutting-edge technologist and marketer
(i.e., created the first high definition films for high definition theatrical release).
He has produced location pictures in many countries including Israel, Italy, Iraq,
Jordan, Great Britain, Canada, Greece, Morocco, Moldova, Philippines, Tunisia
and South Africa and the Sudan. As an independent he has accomplished the
unthinkable---all of his films came in on budget and were completed on schedule.
MOTION PICTURE & TELEVISION PRODUCTION
• 2008 “Facing Extinction: Christians in Iraq” Director/Producer Documentary
In Production. Heart wrenching story of ancient community about to be wiped off
the planet. Filmed on location in Iraq, Jordan, and Washington DC
• 2007 “Not For Sale…the Documentary” Director/Producer Documentary
Distribution pending. Compelling Worldwide Documentary on Slavery/Human
Trafficking. Based on the book, Not For Sale by David Batstone
• 2002 “The Long Ride Home” Director/Producer Feature Film
Distributed by Lion’s Gate Ent; Starring: Randy Travis, Eric Roberts, Ernest
Borgnine, and Gary Marshall
•1999/2000 “The Omega Code” Director/Producer Feature Film
Distributed by Providence Ent.; Starring: Michael York, Casper Van Diem, and
Michael Ironside
• 1998 “The Emissary” Director/Producer H.D. Feature
Distributed by T.B.N., Starring: Gary Cooper
• 1997-98 “The Revolutionary” Parts I & II Director/Producer H.D. Feature
Distributed by T.B.N./ SONY, Starring: John Steele
• 1996 “Out of Jerusalem” Producer Mini Series
Network TV; Starring James Brolin, Dean Jones
• 1995 “Matthew” Producer Mini Series
Network TV; Starring Richard Kiley
• 1993 “Eye of the Storm” Director Feature Film
World Wide Pict. ; Starring Connie Selleca
• 1992 “I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore “Director/ Exec. Producer Feature Film
Distributed by Paramount; Starring Jason Alexander
• 1991 "An Empire Conquered" Director/ Exec. Producer Documentary
Discovery Channel; Starring Joseph Campanella
• 1990 "Original Intent" Director/ Producer Feature Film
Distributed by Paramount; Starring Martin Sheen, Kris Kristofferson
COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION
Among the hundreds of distinguished clients served are the following:
McDonalds
Pepsi Cola
Renault
Mellon Bank
Merchants Bank
Resorts International
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Smith-Kline
AWARDS RECEIVED
This is a partial list of awards he has received:
Angel Award – For Films - (7 awards)
Chris Award - For Films - (2 awards)
International Film & TV Fest of NY – For Commercials – (2 awards)
Dove Award – For Films (4 awards)
Clio – For Commercials – (1 award)
World Fest of Houston – Gold Medal – For Film – (2 awards)
Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs – Service Country Award 2006
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Directing/Producing Feature Films – Oxford & Cambridge – Summer 1999
(C.S. Lewis Conference)
Directing/Producing for Film & Television – UCLA Extension – 1990 - 1991
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
(Partial List)
Assisted Iraqi Refugees in Jordan and Internally Displaced People in Iraq - 2008
Rescue of and relief for children caught in Human trafficking on Thai-Burma Border -
2008
Medical Relief in Sudan, near Darfur region - 2007
Anti-Human Trafficking Project: Cambodia, Thailand, Peru, Eastern Europe, and Africa -
2006
Knightsbridge International:
Various Missions Including –
By Invitation of Philippine and U.S. Governments - Participant Balikatan ’04, ’05 & ‘06
(Joint Medical relief operation of U.S. & Phil. Armed Forces coordinated by U.S.
Embassy in Manila)
Hurricane Katrina Relief – Gulf Coast – 2005
Tsunami Relief – India & Sri Lanka – 2004 – 05
“Beyond the Walls” – Outreach to Needy – 25 Churches involved –
Ventura/ LA County ’03 - Present
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. – Arson Watch – 1995 to Present
(Special Commendation letter for services rendered for specific action during 1996
Calabasas/Malibu Fire)
Mentor – LA & Ventura County – Interface (Children Family Services) – 2002 – 2003
Parent Education Instructor – Ventura County – Interface – 2002 - 2003
Has served on Various Non-Profit Boards – 1981 - Present
