Eugene Rocco Utley
Filmmaker & Founder of Exceletto Productions
Eugene Rocco Utley is an award-winning independent filmmaker from Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Driven by a love for film’s ability to connect people, he strives to blend personal expression with unique storytelling that feels singular to the cinematic medium.
Eugene Rocco began his film career while studying Clemson University where he studied film, journalism, and media writing. There, he made his impact both academically and socially, founding clubs like Reel Dialogue – which focused on deepening a relationship with filmmaking in both reception and creation. He graduated from Clemson in May of 2021 with Magnum Cum Laude with a B.A. in World Cinema.
Since graduating, Eugene Rocco has written, directed, and produced several short films, such as A.B. (2023) and Behind Closed Doors (2025). He has contributed on an array of film productions, from commercial to narrative, from remotely to traveling abroad. He has contributed on an array of film productions, from commercial to narrative, from remotely to traveling abroad. His services range from:
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Editor
- Assistant Director
- Producer
- Line Producer
- Digital Imaging Technician
Eugene Rocco prides himself on being a hard-working and passionate contributor that puts all of his heart, mind, and soul into whatever production he is a part of, whether producer or production assistant. He approaches filmmaking with an artistic vision built off of a confident understanding of visual storytelling and ability to embrace the community that the art form brings.
Eugene Rocco aims to have a mosaic filmography that is always adapting to the direction in which his story is asking to be told. He allows concept and meaning lead the style of his work, making no two approaches to his craft the same. No matter his story, he aims for it to be character-driven and feeling larger than the sum of its parts in a way that bridges the gap between the screen and the audience.
What to Expect
When working with Eugene Rocco, whether he is your director, producer, editor, or even a production assistant, you can expect someone who is willing and able to adapt to whatever is thrown his way. What some see as a challenge, he sees as an opportunity.
“To me, creativity is born through limitation. It’s the chance to look at a problem and find a solution that feels like it was the right choice in the first place.”
His hopes that any time he can be on a film set that his passion and joy is visible and contagious. His goal is to not only deliver great quality and work ethic but also ensure that he brings an energy to a production that uplifts his fellow creatives, and in turn, the project itself.
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