ANTHONY FERRARO
WRITER • DIRECTOR
ABOUT
ANTHONY FERRARO is a filmmaker, author, and the creator of Create Sci-Fi—a YouTube channel dedicated to DIY filmmaking, sci-fi storytelling, and no-budget production. With over 102,000 subscribers and 13.8 million views, the channel empowers independent creators to build cinematic projects using practical, accessible tools.
He is the author of The Outsider Filmmaker: Start Your Film Without Funding, which introduces the Momentum Budget method—a sustainable, action-oriented approach to indie filmmaking.
His award-winning films have earned millions of views across platforms including DUST, and earned international recognition at festivals from Berlin to Miami to Los Angeles — 8 wins and 15 nominations, including a Daytime Emmy nomination.
Ferraro holds a Master's in Directing from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London and began his career as a producer and editor at Al Gore's Emmy-winning Current TV. His work blends character, genre storytelling, and resourceful filmmaking to inspire a new generation of creators.
ANTHONY FERRARO ON DUST
DUST is the premier curated platform for independent science fiction film — with 3.5 million subscribers and a dedicated global genre audience.
Anthony wrote and directed three films over seven years, each selected by DUST — establishing a sustained presence with the platform that defines independent sci-fi.
Nearly 2 million views and counting.
AERANGER (2019) — One planet's future takes root in Earth's past. 1,229,692 views
WAKENER (2023) — A haunted ship technician and an ambitious officer investigate a ghost ship and fulfill an ancient destiny. 578,327 views
STARFISHER (2026) — Aging and adrift, a spacefisher gets one final shot at greatness when a long-lost comrade tips him off to a mythical catch. 115,335 views*
*Recently released — views growing daily.
