Callie Carpinteri is an award-winning Los Angeles-based writer, director, and producer originally from South Florida. She recently wrapped production on her feature directorial debut, Dirty Towel, a coming-of-age dramedy co-written and produced alongside her cousin and longtime collaborator, Emma Parks.

The feature is based on their independent short film of the same name, which Callie directed and co-wrote. The short had its world premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Festival before screening at over 25 additional festivals, including the Austin Film Festival and Cleveland International Film Festival, and earning numerous awards. Following its online release, Dirty Towel surpassed 1.4 million views on YouTube and was named one of Film Shortage's Top 10 Short Films of 2025.

Callie has since directed and produced several other short films, including Stuffed and English Breakfast, the latter starring Francesca Reale (Stranger Things, Parachute) and Jill Kargman (Odd Mom Out, Bad Moms). She also produced Hello, Dad!, a short film directed by Cameron Monaghan and starring Reina Hardesty (Butterfly, It’s What’s Inside).

Callie studied film at the University of Florida, graudating with a Bachelor of Science in Digital Film & TV Production. While a student, Callie was selected for the prestigious Television Academy Foundation Internship Program in Scripted Development. Her thesis films, Indecision and The Aftermath, which she wrote and directed, received numerous festival accolades, including a Student Production Award from the NATAS Suncoast Regional Emmys.

Through her work, Callie is passionate about telling complex, authentic, female-driven stories that challenge conventions, spark meaningful conversations, and empower audiences. Beyond the stories she tells, Callie is dedicated to championing women both in front of and behind the camera and fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment on set.