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Explore the Studio production of independent short films, from fantasy and drama to experimental and sci-fi—all crafted with passion and available to stream for free.
The Gypsies
The Gypsies, 12′, Adventure/Fantasy, ITA (sub ENG). The Traveler starts his journey to reveal the mistery of the unknown message: ‘I love you, come and find me’. During the trip he will meet the Gyspies and embark in a journey back in time. The location is the territory of Matera and the surrounding natural areas, rich in eternal beauty.
In 2015 The Gypsies was included in the official selection of the Lucania Film Festival. The fairy-tale atmosphere succeeds in creating timeless emotion. Directed by Davide Contini and Davide Di Marzio, with Fabio Di Marzio, Marta Manduca, Nando Irene among others. Director of photography Nicola Garau. Original soundtrack composed by Riccardo Socci. Editing by Gabriele Pasca. Set design and costumes by Silvestro Lacertosa.
The Lucio's Journey
Lucio’s Journey, Experimental, 28′, ITA (sub ENG). A journey within his homeland in an attempt to emigrate will lead Lucio to learn about himself through encounters and experiences while waiting for a train that does not arrive. Lucio’s mind, filled with thoughts, mirrors his spirit, which changes during the journey. The scene takes place in the historic center of Irsina, Italy, and the surrounding natural areas, including the old train station.
Lucio’s Jouney is the result of the collaboration of the entire community of irsina, Basilicata, Italy, with input from members of the town hall and the local area promotion association. In addition, the availability of the regional train service was instrumental in making it all happen during filming. Direction and screenplay by Davide Di Marzio. Original soundtrack and sound by Luigi Scaramuzzo. Direction of photography by Marco Rizzi. Cast members Fabio Di Marzio, Raffaele Braia, Elisabetta Rubuni and Cosimo Frascella.
Anna and The Bandit
Anna and the Bandit, Historical/Adventure, 6′, ITA (sub ENG). The bandit finds himself in the future after making a promise to God. He will continue to search for his wife, encountering several obstacles in his path. The action takes place in the setting of the magical old quarter of Noci, Apulia, Italy.
Short film made for the Tagliacorto video contest of the Noci Film Festival. The objective of the initiative was to promote the Noci area and its characteristic “Gnostre” that make up the ancient neighborhood. Directed by Davide Di Marzio, Potito Solimine and Leonardo Palmisano. Featuring Giorgio Papagni, Simona Lamorgese, Elisabetta Lenoci and Aymen Wardy.
Searchers of Andromeda
Searchers of Andromeda, Sci-fi, 13′, ITA (sub ENG). Angelo is a virtual narrator in the hypersensory ring factory on Earth in the year 2050, where alien androids exploit human labor. After an escape attempt, Angelo risks his life but an Andromeda Seeker will come to the rescue. Filming took place in the city of Bari, Puglia, Italy.
Searchers of Andromeda has been included in the official selection of the Wasteland Film Festival 2022, held in Edwards, California, USA, event inspired by the style and mood of the popular Mad Max film series. The short film was directed by Davide Di Marzio and features renowned director and cinematographer Raffaele Mertes as executive producer. Produced by Amarcord Cinema Academy within the Fiera del Levante in Bari.
Vera is gone
Vera is gone, Drama, 10′, ENG. An ordinary man wakes up in the morning in the grip of mysterious floating feathers. He discovers that his companion has disappeared from home. Vera’s search will enlighten the gentile’s consciousness to overcome life’s unforeseen circumstances. Short film made in the setting of the beautiful old town of Krakow, Poland.
Vera is gone has been included in the Lift-Off Global Network, a series of festivals around the world committed to supporting young filmmakers. The narrative is supported by consistent use of VFX. Filming took place in the city of Krakow, Poland, during the time of the pandemic, and reflection on it is also part of the story’s meaning. Directed by Davide Di Marzio. Starring actor Lucas Wadyak. Set design by Jagoda Mackowiak.
The Signature
The Signature, Drama, 8:20′, ITA, (sub ENG). A man has lost his memory and searches for the event that caused his misfortune. He faces the dark incarnation of his beloved, forgotten because of a binding signature on the contract of a women’s company for sale. Filmed in the countryside of Matera, Italy.
The Signature is ideally divided into three parts. The first shows the dialogue between the main character, Tap Loss, and a mysterious entity about a woman whose face has been forgotten. The middle part consists of a flash back of the moment of the “signing” of the contract that causes Tap to lose his memory. The last part shows the protagonist’s vain attempt to retrace his steps. The Signature wants to express the incommunicability that reigns among relationships polluted by ephemeral ideals that replace the most authentic values of human beings. The whole is embroidered with noir tones. Written and directed by Davide Di Marzio. Starring Fabio Di Marzio and Marta Manduca. Soundtrack by Roberto Uricchio with lyrics from Davide’s folk/rock album Wasted Loves.
The S' Thoughts
The S’ Thoughts, Experimental, 8′, ITA (Sub ENG). The three universal parts of the ego, represented by the King, Queen and Warriors, confront each other in a séance and invoke Fate, a god/consciousness, which warps, out of time and as an operating system, the fate of the heroes symbolizing the past, just as Simun is symbolic of the ‘godless modern ordinary man unable to act’. Filmed in Casabalanca, Morocco and surronding natural areas including Sidi Kauki.
The S’ Thoughts represents an attempt to explore the experimental nuances of cinema. The scene unfolds as fate is writing the script as events happen. The filming is the result of collaboration with a group of Moroccan filmmakers who helped the crew navigate the locations around Casablanca and at the desert border with the ocean in Sidi Kauki. Directed by Davide Contini and Davide Di Marzio. Director of photography Edoardo Genova. Set designer Silvestro Lacertosa. Starring Maru Gutiérrez and Julio Piñeiro. Original soundtrack by opera singer Yoosang Yoon.
Our Lady of Solitude
Our Lady of Solitude, Drama, 5′, ITA (Sub ENG). A lonely woman writes a poem representing her life, thoughts and fears, expressing her deep loneliness. The succession of scenes represents the lines of the poem. Filmed inside the old district of Sassi in Matera.
Nostra Signora della Solitudine is the title of the poem written by the protagonist embodied by Marta Manduca. The elegance of the locations of the Sassi of Matera counterbalances the protagonist’s sense of loneliness. The title is inspired by the popular song by singer-songwriter Leonad Choen. Directed by Davide Contini and Davide Di Marzio. Director of Photography Edoardo Genova. Set Designer Silvestro Lacertosa.
Before To Know You
Before I Know You, animation, 4′. Within the virtual world a man finds a prostitute in the guise of a witch. She incarnates herself into a real woman to offer her services. He will fall in love with her without being mistaken, and she will seek ideal love by wandering in a soap bubble. Filmed in Krakow, Poland.
Before to Know You is set in an animated virtual world whose edges are in contact with the real one. It expresses the subtle boundaries between reality and virtual reality by causing deep confusion among the characters’ ways of behaving. The soundtrack consists of a song in Italian by Davide Di Marzio, author of both filming and VFX. Jagoda Mackoviak participated in the performance.
The Falling of the Moon
The Falling of the Moon, Comedy, 2′, ITA (Sub ENG). The Moon falls down on the earth to switch off electric lights as nobody looks at her anymore. Filmed in the old discrict of Sassi in Matera, Italy.
The video partecipated to the international video contest sponsored by Nespresso. The goal was to enhance the value of public lighting. The work counts on the usage of green screen technique for every scene. Directed by Davide Di Marzio with Maristella Di Marzio.
Touched Shadow
Touched Shadow, Noir, 4′, ITA (sub ENG). An ordinary man confronts the strangeness of his mind, looking for a way to escape the routine. Filmed in Matera, Italy.
Shot in 2012, Touched Shadow is the first work made by a group of friends who are film enthusiasts looking for a way to express their artistic sensibilities. The lack of experience results in poor technical quality, balanced by authenticity and originality. The noir atmosphere surrounding the protagonist embodied by Domenico Vincenzo Venezia contributes to the artistic value of the work. Touched Shadow is proof that passion can lead to a good result even without resources, marking the way for future achievements.