Person Details
Birthday:
Aliases: ACE
Gender: Male
Place of birth: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Homepage: https://www.acefilms.com/
Movie Involvements: 52
TV Involvements: 2
Most Famous Work
Biography
Anthony E. Cabral, also known as “ACE”, is an award-winning filmmaker and sought after assistant director who has been working in film, television, and video production for almost thirty years. He started working on productions while in school at Missouri State University where he graduated with a degree in Mass Media: Film Studies and Production. He has successfully navigated and worked on projects ranging from low-budget independent films up to Disney television programs. He is an active member of the Directors Guild of America (DGA), the Producers Guild of America (PGA), and the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA). Away from set, Mr. Cabral serves on multiple committees for the DGA, including the First Assistant Director Committee, the Chicago Coordinating Committee, the Latino Committee, the Eastern Diversity Steering Committee, and most recently elected as an alternate for the Eastern AD/UPM Council. Mr. Cabral embraces giving back to the film industry in several ways. For over 24 years he has continued to take time to serve as a Volunteer Theater Manager for the Sundance Film Festival. He shares his wisdom and experience by teaching Production Assistant Training Classes, most recently as the Lead Instructor for the Central Illinois Film & TV Production Training Program. He also guest speaks at numerous schools, including Missouri State University, University of Illinois, Northwestern University, Columbia College Chicago, and organizations such as Chicago’s Free Spirit Media, the Spokane Film Project, and the St. Louis Chapter of the Media Communications Association.
Most Famous Work
4400
(2021) Second Assistant DirectorUp in the Air
(2009) Set Production AssistantRaising Dion
(2019) Second Assistant DirectorBunker
(2023) First Assistant DirectorWorking Man
(2019) First Assistant DirectorThe Importance Of Doubting Tom
(2016) ProducerThe Thing About Harry
(2020) Second Assistant DirectorChristmas ...Again?!
(2021) First Assistant DirectorActing
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Group Sharer | |
| 2019 | Marshall | |
| Angry Boyfriend | ||
| 2015 | Stage Hand | |
| 2014 | Man in Front of Hardware Store | |
| 2008 | Orderly | |
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
Directing
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | First Assistant Director | |
| 2023 | First Assistant Director | |
| 2021 | First Assistant Director | |
| Second Assistant Director | ||
| First Assistant Director | ||
| 2020 | First Assistant Director | |
| Second Assistant Director | ||
| Second Assistant Director | ||
| 2019 | Additional Second Assistant Director | |
| First Assistant Director | ||
| Second Assistant Director | ||
| Second Assistant Director | ||
| First Assistant Director | ||
| First Assistant Director | ||
| First Assistant Director | ||
| Second Assistant Director | ||
| 2018 | First Assistant Director | |
| 2017 | First Assistant Director | |
| 2016 | First Assistant Director | |
| 2015 | First Assistant Director | |
| First Assistant Director | ||
| First Assistant Director | ||
| 2014 | First Assistant Director | |
| First Assistant Director | ||
| First Assistant Director | ||
| First Assistant Director | ||
| 2013 | First Assistant Director | |
| Second Second Assistant Director | ||
| 2012 | Second Second Assistant Director | |
| First Assistant Director | ||
| 2011 | Second Assistant Director | |
| First Assistant Director | ||
| 2010 | First Assistant Director | |
| 2009 | Second Assistant Director | |
| 2008 | Second Second Assistant Director | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Production
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Co-Producer | |
| 2016 | Co-Producer | |
| Producer | ||
| 2014 | Associate Producer | |
| Production Coordinator | ||
| Co-Producer | ||
| 2012 | Key Set Production Assistant | |
| 2009 | Co-Producer | |
| Key Set Production Assistant | ||
| 2008 | Key Set Production Assistant | |
| Producer | ||
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Crew
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Thanks | |
| 2011 | Thanks | |
| 2009 | Set Production Assistant | |
| Set Production Assistant | ||
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Sound
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Boom Operator | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Camera
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Additional Photography | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |