Frank DiCesare, founder of Oskar Films, was born in Quincy, Massachusetts and graduated from Stonehill College with a bachelor's degree in English. He also holds master's degrees in English and English Education from Seton Hall University and Boston University respectively. A veteran journalist, his work has appeared on PBS and in U.S. News & World Report, National Geographic Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, The Boston Globe, The Dallas Morning News and many other publications. In 2017, he turned his attention to documentary and film work and formed Oskar Films, a film division within his creative services firm, DiCesare Media Company. His debut film, "Blacksmith," a short, poetic documentary, won the prestigious Special Jury Remi award at the 51st WorldFest - Houston International Film Festival in 2018.