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Tony Vidal(I)

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Tony Vidal
A middle-aged underachieving van driver, Jay (Randy Nazarian), is assigned to drive an irascible senior, Harry (Raymond J. Barry), to a new home. Along the way they have a series of misadventures, including being picked up by a troupe of burlesque dancers led by Red (Shondrella Avery) and performing an impromptu comedy act. An enlightening journey that gives both men new perspective on life.
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Tony Vidal (dba Prankster Entertainment) has devoted his life to storytelling. After earning a Masters degree in Screenwriting at USC, he worked as a story analyst for United Artists, Orion Pictures, and The Ladd Company, where he reviewed a multitude of feature projects.

Tony was hired by Summertime Films to co-write Her Best Move, an indy feature about girls' soccer which was distributed by MGM and aired on The Disney Channel.

Tony made his directorial debut with The Prankster, a teen comedy/romance which he also wrote, and was produced by his production company, Prankster Entertainment. The Prankster was distributed by Strand Releasing on Netflix and Hulu, and had a successful two year run on Showtime and Starz.

Tony went on to write and produce Baja, which was theatrically released by AMC Independent, and streams on Amazon Prime, Tubi, and all major platforms.

Tony's latest production, Free Byrd, can be seen on Amazon Prime, Tubi, and other major platforms.

As a screenwriter, director, and producer, Tony brings sensitivity and heart to every project. He believes we are all on a sacred journey to evolve and enlighten. He also enjoys dark chocolate and a good laugh.
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    Known for

    Tony Vidal, Veronica Sixtos, Danny Max, Matt Angel, and Madison Riley in The Prankster (2010)
    The Prankster
    4.8
    • Writer
    • 2010
    Jake Thomas, Chris Brochu, Michelle DeShon, Zoe Corraface, and Arienne Mandi in Baja (2018)
    Baja
    4.0
    • Writer
    • 2018
    Raymond J. Barry, Shondrella Avery, Randy Nazarian, Teruko Nakajima, Toktam Aboozary, and Jeanne Young in Free Byrd (2021)
    Free Byrd
    4.9
    • Writer
    • 2021
    Her Best Move
    Her Best Move
    5.4
    • Writer
    • 2007

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    Writer



    • Raymond J. Barry, Shondrella Avery, Randy Nazarian, Teruko Nakajima, Toktam Aboozary, and Jeanne Young in Free Byrd (2021)
      Free Byrd
      4.9
      • Writer
      • 2021
    • Jake Thomas, Chris Brochu, Michelle DeShon, Zoe Corraface, and Arienne Mandi in Baja (2018)
      Baja
      4.0
      • Writer
      • 2018
    • Tony Vidal, Veronica Sixtos, Danny Max, Matt Angel, and Madison Riley in The Prankster (2010)
      The Prankster
      4.8
      • written by
      • 2010
    • Her Best Move
      Her Best Move
      5.4
      • Writer
      • 2007

    Director



    • Raymond J. Barry, Shondrella Avery, Randy Nazarian, Teruko Nakajima, Toktam Aboozary, and Jeanne Young in Free Byrd (2021)
      Free Byrd
      4.9
      • Director
      • 2021
    • Jake Thomas, Chris Brochu, Michelle DeShon, Zoe Corraface, and Arienne Mandi in Baja (2018)
      Baja
      4.0
      • Director
      • 2018
    • Tony Vidal, Veronica Sixtos, Danny Max, Matt Angel, and Madison Riley in The Prankster (2010)
      The Prankster
      4.8
      • Director
      • 2010

    Producer



    • Raymond J. Barry, Shondrella Avery, Randy Nazarian, Teruko Nakajima, Toktam Aboozary, and Jeanne Young in Free Byrd (2021)
      Free Byrd
      4.9
      • producer
      • 2021
    • Jake Thomas, Chris Brochu, Michelle DeShon, Zoe Corraface, and Arienne Mandi in Baja (2018)
      Baja
      4.0
      • producer
      • 2018
    • Tony Vidal, Veronica Sixtos, Danny Max, Matt Angel, and Madison Riley in The Prankster (2010)
      The Prankster
      4.8
      • producer
      • 2010

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    Free Byrd Trailer
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    Demo Reel 1:35
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    The Prankster Trailer
    Demo Reel 2:03
    The Prankster Trailer
    Live With Greg Podcast: Celluloid Heroes
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    Live With Greg Podcast: Celluloid Heroes

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