Eric Bizzarri is an award-winning Canadian director and producer based in Toronto, known for his evocative storytelling and nuanced exploration of human relationships. His work delves into themes such as toxic masculinity, male-male abuse, friendships, intimacy, and the complex dynamics of adolescence. Eric's films have been showcased on prestigious platforms including CBC, Super Channel, Air Canada, Revry, and Amazon Prime across the US, UK, and Germany.

Eric's recent producing achievements include DIASPORA (TIFF, Palm Springs International ShortFest), DESI STANDARD TIME TRAVEL (Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival, Tallgrass Film Festival), and GREAT SEEING YOU (Miami International Film Festival, Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival). His latest project, THE SECOND, directed by Tony Zhou and Taylor Ramos (of Every Frame a Painting fame), premiered at the 2024 Fantasia International Film Festival and had its international debut at the 2024 Hawaii International Film Festival. Additionally, CONDITIONS OF RELEASE, starring Eric Roberts, had its world premiere at the 2024 Warsaw International Film Festival.

As a director, Eric’s recent films include MEA CULPA (Toronto Black Film Festival, Reykjavik International Film Festival), PRESSURE PLAY (Canadian Film Fest, Halifax Black Film Festival), and I WANNA MAKE A MOVIE, OR I WANNA DIE TRYING (TIFF Next Wave, Whistler Film Festival). He also directed a Ben & Jerry’s commercial in collaboration with Label 428. In 2023, Eric was selected for the Reykjavik International Film Festival Talent Lab, an initiative designed to support emerging directors as they prepare for their first feature film.

In addition to his filmmaking, Eric is the Co-Founder and CEO of the Future of Film Showcase (FOFS), a Toronto-based nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing and spotlighting emerging Canadian filmmakers. Eric holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production with Honors from York University.