" The Lonely Child "
feature film in development with LES FILMS DE LA CAPITAINE & KALPA FILMS
Atelier Scénario Fémis 2021, under the direction of Jacques Akchoti
script consultant: Aude Py
finalist at WIPP
written and directed by Valentina Casadei
It has been a year since Sylvie lost her teenage son, Oscar, who disappeared overnight without a trace. One day, she discovers that he lives in Paris, in a tent, in front of the Canal Saint Martin.
" The Permission "
short film in development
written and directed by Valentina Casadei
Twenty-year-old Lina is waiting for her boyfriend Thomas, arrested for drug trafficking, to get out of prison. While those close to her live their lives and relationships to the full, Lina's days are long and monotonous. Once a month, when Thomas is on leave, the couple reunite, more in love than ever. But this time Lina realizes that Thomas hasn't changed and probably never will.
" My Fir Tree "
short film in development
developed in the Screenwriting Residency "À l'Abri du Tilleul"
Best Screenplay in the Screenplay Competition "À l'Encre du Tilleul"
written and directed by Valentina Casadei
A young kid looking for his father's love spends his afternoons on top of the tallest tree in their fir tree farm. Until the day when "his" tree is chosen to decorate their town square for Christmas.
" Night Shift "
19 min
Paris, 2024
in distribution
produced by DUBLIN FILMS & FILANDOLARETE
with the support of the City of Paris, in collaboration with the CNC
with the support of the Procirep-Angoa
with Foëd Amara, Camille Lethuillier, Vincent Németh, Lily Rubens, Françoise Rey
written and directed by Valentina Casadei
A cab driver is left overnight by his wife. His daughter blames him for her departure. Unable to leave her at home by herself, he takes her on his night shifts. One night, while interacting with passengers, they are forced to confront each other. This becomes an opportunity for them to reconnect and face the abandonment together.
" End of September "
15 min
Bologna, 2020
finished
produced by FIRST CHILD
with the support of the Emilia Romagna Film Commission
distributed by TINY DISTRIBUTION
sales agent: ZEN MOVIE
with Matteo Olivetti, Malik Gueye, Aziz Es Samhouny
written and directed by Valentina Casadei
Two brothers, without a father figure, try to navigate the experiences of their ages and desires, while surviving a less-than-perfect living arrangement with an absent, alcoholic mother.
" Blessed Days "
12 min
Paris, 2017
finished
produced by EICAR
distributed by ARTEX FILM
bought by SHORTLY
with Florence Monge, Daniel Schrompfer, Elisa Sergent, Luca Bondioli
written and directed by Valentina Casadei
Adèle, an 85 years old lady, confronts very hardly the loss of her husband, after 63 years of shared life. An unexpected dream, will bring Adele to relive the last moments of their life together, at the museum. She will be able to overcome the pain.
" All About Emily "
8 min
Paris, 2016
finished
produced by EICAR
with Florence Monge, Jelle Samminadin
written and directed by Valentina Casadei
A modest housekeeper keeps being bullied by an hysterical bourgeois for no apparent reason. Forced to endure these abuses in order to avoid being sent back to Cuba, she makes a discovery that will change everything.