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Luke Pensabene
Pensabene in 2017
Born
Luke Anthony Pensabene

1991 (age 33–34)
Staten Island University Hospital, New York, U.S.
Education
Occupations
  • Film actor
  • film producer
  • cinematographer
Years active2013–present
Notable work
AwardsThe Vigil Honor 2010

Luke Anthony Pensabene is an American film actor, film producer, cinematographer, and United States Marine Corps veteran. He appeared in the films Fletcher and Jenks (2016), The Phantom Hour (2016), and produced the films South of 8 (2016), Friend of the World (2020), and Hacksaw (2020). Pensabene is a recipient of The Vigil Honor and was nominated for acting at the GI Film Festival San Diego in 2017.

Early life

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Pensabene was born in 1991 at Staten Island University Hospital.[1] He grew up in Great Kills, Staten Island, attending PS 8 Shirlee Solomon School[2][3] and started yoga at the age of 10.[4]

In 2002, Pensabene was a trombonist in Staten Island's Boroughwide Band for the annual "Salute to Music" concert at Carnegie Hall.[5] While attending St. Joseph by the Sea High School, he competed in track in 2005 for the 2.5 mile run at the 79th CHSAA Intersectional Cross Country Championship at Van Cortlandt Park[6] and the distance medley for the Martin Luther King Jr. relays at Fort Washington Avenue Armory in 2006.[7] In 2008, Pensabene was one of ten boy scouts at Camp Aquehonga to earn over 50 merit badges.[8] He had previously achieved Scout, First Class and Star rankings[9][10][11] before he was awarded The Vigil Honor in 2010.[12][13]

Career

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Pensabene is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.[14] In 2021, he produced Graduation Afternoon, a Stephen King adaptation by author Marie D. Jones that was directed by Rob Padilla Jr..[15][16]

Gray Area Multimedia

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See also: C Street Inn

Pensabene, along with Jeanette Di Pinza and Tony Olmos, formed a production company called Rosewood Five Studios[17] that was located at 1150 Seventh Ave in the basement of the C Street Inn.[18][19] After the production of films like South of 8,[17][20] The Phantom Hour,[21] and a production of the San Diego International Fringe Festival in 2017,[22] the venue became Gray Area Multimedia, which was solely managed by Pensabene.[23]

Under the Gray Area banner, the location housed the film productions of Friend of the World by Brian Patrick Butler,[23] Hacksaw by Anthony Leone,[24] Touch by Justin Burquist,[25] and Everybody Dies by the End by Ian Tripp and Ryan Schafer.[26]

Mike & Fred vs. The Dead

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In 2023, Pensabene was a co-producer for the stoner comedy film Mike & Fred vs. The Dead by film director Anthony Leone and executive producer James Cullen Bressack. The film is about two stoners navigating through a lockdown of the undead.[27] It starred Amy Cay, Brian Patrick Butler, George Jac, Felissa Rose[28][29][27] and featured Sadie Katz,[30] Michael C. Burgess,[29] and Nick Young.[31] It was produced by Brain Damage Films and Leone Films.[27]

Filmography

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Feature films
Year Title Role Producer Notes
2016 South of 8 Benji Yes [32][33]
2020 Friend of the World Ferguson Co-producer [32][23]
Hacksaw — Yes also special effects[32][24]
2021 The Case of: Dakota Moore — Associate producer
2022 Everybody Dies by the End F.B.I. Agent Associate producer [34]
Last Chance Goon Yes also production designer
Mike & Fred vs The Dead — Co-producer
2024 Dark Chronicles Mike Associate producer
Short films
Year Title Role Producer Notes
2015 Hatred Figure No [32]
2016 Dearest Victoria Ethan Yes
Fletcher and Jenks Luke No also cinematographer[14]
The Phantom Hour Nikolai Associate producer [35][36][37]
2017 Assumption — Yes also cinematographer
2019 Baby Tommy Yes
Buy Roses for Me Phillipe No
2020 The Girl on the Photo — Associate producer
Kirby — Associate producer
2021 Graduation Afternoon Party Guest Yes [15][32]

Accolades

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Organization Year Award Title Result Ref.
Order of the Arrow 2010 The Vigil Honor — Won [12][13]
GI Film Festival San Diego 2017 Best Actor Fletcher and Jenks Nominated [38]

References

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  1. ^ "Births Staten Island University Hospital". Staten Island Advance. 1991-07-31. p. 28. Retrieved 2025-04-03 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Thank-you notes from PS 8". Staten Island Advance. 2001-11-10. p. 21. Retrieved 2025-04-03 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "What famous person would you like to meet?". Staten Island Advance. 2002-02-21. p. 180. Retrieved 2025-04-03 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ Sammartino, Jennifer (2002-05-13). "Yoga for kids: Children experience the benefits of increased flexibility and concentration". Staten Island Advance. p. 85. Retrieved 2025-04-03 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ Lore, Diane C. (2002-06-25). "Student musicians step into the spotlight at Carnegie Hall". Staten Island Advance. p. 38. Retrieved 2025-04-03 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ Alvez, Derek (2005-11-13). "Lewis cops CHSAA Intersectional title". Staten Island Advance. p. 95. Retrieved 2025-04-03 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ Kochman, George; Alvez, Derek (2006-01-17). "HS Track and field: King Relays: Tot girls, Sea boys win frosh crowns". Staten Island Advance. p. 30. Retrieved 2025-04-03 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ "Youth: Boy Scout Troop 41". Staten Island Advance. 2008-08-20. p. 8. Retrieved 2025-04-03 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ "Boy Scout Troop 41 holds Court of Honor". Staten Island Advance. 2002-03-25. p. 122. Retrieved 2025-04-03 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "Boy Scout Troop 41". Staten Island Advance. 2005-07-02. p. 5. Retrieved 2025-04-03 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ "Youth Boy Scout Troop 41". Staten Island Advance. 2005-11-15. p. 11. Retrieved 2025-04-03 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ a b "Vigil honor members". Aquehongian 112. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  13. ^ a b Pinnavaia, Colin (2015-07-29). "The History of Kintecoying Lodge 4". The History of Kintecoying Lodge 4. p. 83. Retrieved 2025-04-02 – via Issuu.
  14. ^ a b Dixon, David (2017-10-20). "Local talent at a patriotic event". San Diego News. Archived from the original on 2023-12-20. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  15. ^ a b Garrido, Oscar (2020). "Insomnia: The new anthology of short stories by Stephen King" (PDF). Insomnia Magazine (in Spanish). 265: 43–49 – via StephenKing.com.
  16. ^ Jones, Marie D. (2019-07-03). "Meet Marie Jones of Where's Lucy? Productions in San Marcos". SDVoyager. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  17. ^ a b "Pushing Creative Boundaries And Bringing Captivating Stories To Life". Rosewood Five. 2024-04-05. Archived from the original on 2024-07-28. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
  18. ^ Cook, Morgan (2022-08-24). "Some tenants of downtown hotel fear city eviction will lead to homelessness". San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on 2024-10-04. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
  19. ^ "Friend of the World at Gray Area Multimedia - filming location". Sceen It. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
  20. ^ Golden III, Lee B. (2015-10-29). "Watch The New Trailer For Tony Olmos's Grim Crime Pic, SOUTH OF 8". Film Combat Syndicate. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
  21. ^ Charybdis Pictures (2019-08-02). Making Movies - Behind the Scenes of "The Phantom Hour" (Video). Retrieved 2024-10-05 – via YouTube.
  22. ^ Eadie, Bill (2017-06-27). "Handicapping the Fringe – San Diego Story". San Diego Story. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
  23. ^ a b c Stone, Ken (July 24, 2020). "San Diego's Spielberg? Q&A With Director Brian Butler Near Sci-Fi Film Premiere". Times of San Diego (Interview). Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  24. ^ a b Therkelsen, Michael (2019-09-15). "Review: Anthony Leone's "Hacksaw"". Horror Society. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  25. ^ Brewer, Mac (2022-07-05). "Teaser & Poster for Short Horror Thriller 'Touch' by Justin Burquist". Horror Society (Press release). Archived from the original on 2022-07-06. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
  26. ^ "Everybody Dies by the End". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  27. ^ a b c "Stoner Comedy Horror MIKE & FRED VS THE DEAD To Gain US Release". Horror Cult Films. 2023-01-24. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
  28. ^ "'MIKE AND FRED VS. THE DEAD' Trailer: Killin' Zombies, Smokin' Weed". PopHorror. 2023-03-07. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
  29. ^ a b "Mike & Fred Vs. The Dead | Cast and Crew | Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
  30. ^ Stagno, Michael. "ThrillFlix Tabs 'Scream Queens' Sadie Katz & Felissa Rose to Host… – Galaxtic Pop". Retrieved 2025-06-08.
  31. ^ "Mike & Fred vs The Dead Summary, Latest News, Trailer, Cast, Where to Watch and More". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
  32. ^ a b c d e "Luke Anthony Pensabene Movies List | Rotten Tomatoes | Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  33. ^ "South of 8 - American Film Institute". American Film Institute. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  34. ^ "EVERYBODY DIES BY THE END | Terror Films". Terror Films. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  35. ^ Shaer, Brian (July 13, 2020). "If nothing else, The Phantom Hour looks as though it was a lot of fun to make". Film Threat. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  36. ^ Stormbringer, Melee (October 29, 2020). "Film Review: The Phantom Hour (short film) (2016)". Horror News Net. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  37. ^ Black, Emilie (September 27, 2016). "Horrible Imaginings Film Festival 2016 Comedy Shorts Block: Part 1". Cinema Crazed. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  38. ^ "GI Film Festival San Diego Selects 12 Titles for Local Film Showcase". GI Film Festival San Diego. 2017-09-06. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
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