John Cappello

Biography

John Cappello is a Brooklyn-based filmmaker who has produced videos for companies such as Conde Nast, Comedy Central, HitRecord, Bon Appetit, Vanity Fair, Sundance Film Festival, and more.

In 2021, he returned to personal filmmaking with his short narrative film, "Floppies," about an artist who collaborates with his dementia-addled father on a one-page comic. As they bring this comic to life, they recall flashbacks to key moments in each of their lives. "Floppies" has gone on to win several awards, including two Best Narrative Short Awards at The Art of Brooklyn Film Festival 2023 and Festival of Cinema NYC 2023.