" The Lonely Child "
feature film in development
Atelier Scénario Fémis 2021, under the direction of Jacques Akchoti
finaliste at WIPP
written and directed by Valentina Casadei
It has been a year since Sylvie lost her son Oscar, who disappeared overnight without a trace. While taking refuge at her mother's house in Lille to escape her violent husband, Sylvie discovers that her son is hospitalized in Paris.
" Night Shift "
short film in production with DUBLIN FILMS
the film has received the support of the City of Paris
written and directed by Valentina Casadei
A night cab driver is abandoned overnight by his wife. Unable to leave his daughter alone at home, he takes her with him on his night shifts.
" The Tiger "
short film in production with ARTISANS DU FILM
written and directed by Valentina Casadei
Twenty-something Kimberly struggles between an impossible relationship with a dock worker in jail for drug trafficking and the need to find her place in the world.
" Other People's Pain "
short film in production with FIRST CHILD
best screenplay at Firenze Filmcorti 2021
written and directed by Valentina Casadei
A lost bond between father and son is further challenged when the two participate in a psychological trial at the hospital where they both work.
" Seagull Magique "
short film in production with FIRST CHILD & FILANDOLARETE
written by Valentina Casadei & Arturo Caciotti
directed by Valentina Casadei
A grumpy homeless man is squatting in a beach café in the Romagna Riviera, closed for the winter. One day, an Albanian boy arrives, determined to cross the sea on a battered little boat.
" Sunday "
short film in production with 9 MUSE & PREMIERE FILM
written by Valentina Casadei & Arturo Caciotti
directed by Valentina Casadei
A habitual middle-aged couple sees at the window their neighbor, a widower since less than few days, kissing passionately with a woman.
" Caterina Moves "
short film in development
winner of the Manolo Bolognini Award
written and directed by Valentina Casadei
Caterina, almost 30, three degrees and still a waitress, receives an important job offer in Italy and is forced to leave Paris after nine years. Her last day in Paris will turn out to be a roller coaster of emotions.
" The Crows "
short film in development
written and directed by Valentina Casadei
To chase away the crows that are destroying her vegetable garden, Aude creates a scarecrow and dresses it in the clothes of her recently deceased husband.
" End of September "
15 min
Bologna, 2020
finished
produced by FIRST CHILD
the film has received 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 47 sec
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 01 sec
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.