Here is a small selection of short films shot at Terre di Cinema throughout the years. Each project was completed in just one day, on a 12-hour shift, using four rolls of 35mm film—a disciplined framework that sharpens creative choices and celebrates the craft of analog cinematography.
Across 14 years, Terre di Cinema has produced more than 200 shorts that have travelled the world, earning selections and awards at leading film festivals—including prestigious recognitions at Venice and Palm Springs. Enjoy this showcase of bold voices, rigorous filmmaking, and the enduring power of film.
ANIMUS – shot at Terre di Cinema 2023
Written & directed by Haroun Al Shateer, cinematography by Thais Castralli, camera operating by Ginevra Marino. Main cast: Roberta Palumbo, Virginia Penna, Liborio Natali.
PASTA AND TEST SCORE – shot at Terre di Cinema 2022
Written & directed by Stanley Xu, cinematography by Philipp Hafner, camera operating by Xavier Tozzi Fontana. Main cast: Luigi He, He Ying.
FREE – shot at Terre di Cinema 2021
Written & directed by Aashish Gadhvi, cinematography by Michelangelo Maraviglia, camera operating by Maria Chiara Morolli. Main cast: Evelyn Fama’, Chloe Restuccia, Salvatore Tornitore.
DISTANZIA – shot at Terre di Cinema 2021
Written & directed by Lema Rumy, cinematography by Tristan Dragan, camera operating by Andrea Pietro Munafo’. Main cast: Olga Kalenichenko, Fabrizio Pagliaretta.
GETAWAY DRIVER – shot at Terre di Cinema 2021
Written & directed by Teodor Dokov, cinematography by Marcin Szoltysek, camera operating by Tonino Petruzzelis. Main cast: Giovanni Santangelo, Claudio Musumeci.
GAS STATION – shot at Terre di Cinema 2018
Written & directed by Olga Torrico, cinematography by Eleonora Contessi, camera operating by Davide Mardegan. Main cast: Olga Torrico, Claudio Collova’, Gabriele Zapparata.
Technical Award At the 35th International Critics Week of the 75th Venice International Film Festival 2020.
Finalist for Best Short Film at 2020 David di Donatello Awards – Italy National Film Awards.
DANIL – shot at Terre di Cinema 2018
Written & directed by Davide Angiuli, cinematography by Emilio M. Costa, camera operating by Danilo Pitrelli. Main cast: Davide Di Martino, Salvo Guidotto.
GRIEF (A PLACE NONE OF US KNOW UNTIL WE REACH IT) – shot at Terre di Cinema 2017
Written & directed by Alexandra Matheou, cinematography by Nico Biarese, camera operating by Nout Klaessen. Main cast: Themis Bazaka, Kika Georgiou.
A HUNDRED YEARS – shot at Terre di Cinema 2017
Written & directed by Valerio Burli, cinematography by Matthew Ballard, camera operating by Hannes Johansson. Main cast: Pippo Tomaselli, Andrea Puglisi, Matteo Puglisi, Anna Cami, Giacomo Tarico.
