Direct

LEAVING NORMAL
Rob Alicea, Co-Founder
P: 310-765-7607
E: rob@leavingnormalprod.com

Film + TV Rep

ZERO GRAVITY MANAGEMENT
Joe Riley, Manager
P: 310-694-8399
E: jriley@zerogravitymanagement.com

ABOUT

Rob Alicea is a Latino filmmaker whose award-winning career has spanned over two decades. In 2026, Rob became the first ever recipient of the prestigious Roger Corman Award for Best Horror Feature at the Raindance Film Festival.

Under his Leaving Normal banner, Rob recently wrapped principal photography on OPERATION FASTLINK, a coming-of-age mob thriller starring Roman Griffin-Davis and Bill Camp, and is currently developing a Buffy the Vampire Slayer documentary, announced by Fangoria.

His writing credits include a commission from Luz Films (In the Summers, Grand Jury Prize winner) for the supernatural thriller JUST SMILE. His spec REACH FOR THE SKY was acquired by Motion Picture Corporation of America, with Brad Krevoy producing.

In addition to his work as a filmmaker, Rob serves as Co-Founder of Latinos In Film + Entertainment (L.I.F.E.), a non-profit organization that champions bold storytelling from underrepresented voices in film and television.

Rob Alicea is a Latino filmmaker and actor represented by Zero Gravity Management. His feature directorial debut SERENA is hailed as “one of the best modern ‘sinister AI’ films” and currently holds a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score.

On the producing side, Rob recently completed production on OPERATION FASTLINK, a coming-of-age true story drama starring Golden Globe Nominee Roman Griffin-Davis and Emmy Nominee Bill Camp. Next up, Rob serves as Executive Producer for an upcoming release from Sony Pictures.

His writing credits include a commission from Luz Films (In the Summers - 2024 Sundance Grand Jury Prize Winner) for the supernatural thriller JUST SMILE. His spec REACH FOR THE SKY was acquired by Motion Picture Corporation of America, with Brad Krevoy producing. Rob is also currently writing his follow-up feature which he will directs and produce in Spring 2027.

As Co-Founder of Leaving Normal and non-profit organization Latinos In Film + Entertainment (L.I.F.E.), Rob is committed to telling bold stories that amplify fresh perspectives and diverse voices in film and television.