About
Screenwriter
I am a screenwriter with multiple short and feature credits as well as numerous spec scripts that are available for consideration.
Teacher
I am an Associate Professor Emeritus in Cinema and Television Arts at Columbia College Chicago as well as an Instructor in Film Comedy at Second City Film School at Chicago's famed Second City.
I am a popular guest speaker on all issues related to film and film history as well as a frequent media presence on these topics.
Guest Speaker
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Critical Response
" Falzone gives voice to the silent film era of Rudolph Valentino.”
• Dan Castellaneta & Deb Lacusta, The Simpsons
“It’s the real thing: a wonderful story with great feeling.”
• John D. Hancock, Academy Award-nominated director, Sticky My Fingers…Fleet My Feet, Bang the Drum Slowly, Let’s Scare Jessica to Death
“Amazing! A fascinating and bizarre silent era gothic tale. Dark, twisted and romantic. Bravo!”
• Pablo Berger, Academy Award nominee for Robot Dreams and Goya-winning director, Blancanieves
“Poignant and richly textured.”
• John McNaughton, director, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Wild Things
“The complexities and sophistication of the relationships at the heart of the story are a huge achievement.”
• Michael Rabiger, filmmaker and author of “Developing Story Ideas: The Power and Purpose of Storytelling”
“A wonderful new work. (The) unusual structure of the piece and (the) use of dark humor are absolutely marvelous.”
• Bob Falls, Tony Award-winning director, Death of a Salesman, Aida