Shaun Paul Piccinino Shaun Paul Piccinino
Shaun Paul Piccinino (Peach-a-nino), an acclaimed, award winning film and television director, boasts an impressive portfolio with six Netflix features to his name. Among these, three have achieved global recognition topping Netflix's charts. "A California Christmas" parts one and two, along with "That's Amor" have contributed over 1 billion hours viewed on the streamer. Shaun's success continued on HBO Max, capturing a top three position globally, and his latest release, the action thriller, "The Island," clinched the number one spot on Starz, marking it his fifth chart-topping movie.
With his career rocketing skyward, Piccinino has directed 14 feature films, three television series, worked on countless others, showcasing his versatility across various genres and platforms, including HBO, Netflix, Warner Brothers, Lionsgate and more. His expertise isn't just limited to directing; Shaun is also renowned for his skill in action sequences, stunts, and visual effects. His early career highlights include significant roles in "Deadliest Warrior," contributions to the "Call of Duty" franchise, work on "Robot Chicken" and the "Star Wars" specials.
Shaun's journey in filmmaking began after moving to Los Angeles from Northern California in 2001. With a rich background in acting, editing, visual effects, script writing, stunts, producing, and directing, he has become a well-rounded talent in the industry. His classical training under his father, Barry Piccinino, a respected drama professor and stage director, laid the foundation for his artistic development. Known for his creativity, sincerity, and budget efficiency, Piccinino continues to captivate audiences worldwide, proving his ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate across different mediums.
Piccinino's upcoming heist film, "Double Trouble", set in Las Vegas and starring Andrew Koji and sisters Violet and Madeleine McGraw, is set for its theatrical release from Warner Brothers Oct 9th, 2026.
Shaun's latest turn in the director's chair sees him helming a very exciting new street-racing/treasure hunt film for WB called, "Streets" and has the town a buzz with its Goonies meets The Fast and The Furious premise. Filmed on the Warner Brothers lot and on location in Los Angeles, the action film is due out spring of 2027.
