Luca Caserta

Luca Caserta

Director & Screenwriter


Location:
Italy
Career stage:
Expert

Freelance

Availability:
Available

Industries

  • Film
  • High-end TV

Regions can work

  • South East
  • London
  • North West
  • East of England
  • West Midlands
  • South West
  • Yorkshire and the Humber
  • East Midlands
  • North East
  • Scotland
  • Wales
  • Northern Ireland

About

Multi-award winning director, screenwriter and filmmaker.Luca Caserta is an Italian filmmaker, graduated in film direction and screenwriting at the Movie Academy of Cinecittà (Rome), where he studied under renowned masters such as Carlo Lizzani, Giacomo Scarpelli, Mario Brenta, and Giuseppe Pinori. At Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Rome he deepened the study of direction of photography with Giuseppe Lanci. After writing and directing several plays, achieving important recognitions (including the "Premio Calcante" by SIAD – Italian Society of Dramatic Authors), he has dedicated himself exclusively to cinema and audiovisuals for several years now. He's author of short films, documentaries, and art videos. His work has been presented at many Festivals including Cannes Film Festival, David di Donatello Awards, Burbank International Film Festival, Sedona International Film Festival, Flickers’ Rhode Island Film Festival (Oscar-qualifying), Carmarthen Bay Film Festival (BAFTA-qualifying), and San Diego International Film Festival (Canadian Screen Award Qualifying).He wrote, directed and co-produced the short film "Inside the Mirror". The editing supervision is by Ugo De Rossi, editor, among others, of Fellini, Pasolini, Bertolucci, Petri and Rosi. The film, along with the following "Out of the Depths" and "The Other Side of the Moon", is part of a trilogy exploring the double and the hidden depths of the human soul. His experimental documentary "The Canvas Forge" focuses on the birth of a painting and the crafts behind it.His acclaimed short film "Tell Me Who I Am" won 181 awards globally, including the Award of Excellence for Direction at the Best Shorts Competition (USA). The film explores with deep intensity important and contemporary themes such as memory, violence against women, and the search for one's lost identity and dignity. The soundtrack includes the song "Piccola stella senza cielo" by the Italian rockstar Luciano Ligabue.In 2024, he wrote and directed "The Reach," which is officially based on the eponymous short story by Stephen King. The soundtrack features the song "Moonlight Motel" by Bruce Springsteen, courtesy of the artist and Sony Music. The film is currently touring the festival circuit and gaining important awards, among which the Best Foreign Short Film Award at 17th Burbank International Film Festival (USA), Best International Short at 32nd Sedona International Film Festival (USA), and the Best Live Action Award at 59th Balticon Film Festival (USA).Luca Caserta's works are characterized by touching different genres, styles and themes, from comedy, to social/civil commitment and human rights, to the investigation of the most obscure aspects of the human psyche, to the supernatural, highlighting a certain artistic versatility. Most of his short films are available on YouTube, Vimeo and Prime Video.He’s a member of ANAC (National Association of Film Authors), of SIAD (Italian Society of Dramatic Authors) and SIAE (Italian Society of Authors and Editors) and he's a juror for the Sunset Film Festival (Los Angeles) and served as curator for the Short Film Section at Schermi d'Amore Film Festival (Italy). He is also an Honorary Full Board Member of the Independent Film Festival Association (IFFA), an international organization that brings together the leading figures of global independent cinema.

ScreenSkills Training Passport

Luca Caserta has completed the following modules within the ScreenSkills Training Passport.

Tackling harassment and bullying at work

Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries

Introduction to data protection and cybersecurity in the screen industries

Introduction to financial compliance in the screen industries

Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace

Introduction to mental health awareness at work

Find out more about the ScreenSkills Training Passport

Experience

  1. Didone

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Oct 2024 - Nov 2024

    Promo - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor

  2. Didone

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Aug 2024 - Oct 2024

    Video projections - Editor

  3. The Reach

    Nuove Officine Cinematografiche · Jan 2024 - Aug 2024

    Short film - Director, screenwriter, editor - Based on the eponymous short story by Stephen King (used by permission) and featuring the song "Moonlight Motel" by Bruce Springsteen, courtesy of the artist and Sony Music

  4. La mia amica Terra - Principessa Melusina

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

    Promo - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor

  5. Di stanze vuote

    Nuove Officine Cinematografiche · Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

    Book trailer - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor

  6. IPSIA GIORGI - Social

    IPSIA GIORGI · Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

    Commercial - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor

  7. IPSIA GIORGI

    IPSIA GIORGI · Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

    Commercial - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor

  8. Clitennestra

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jul 2020 - Sep 2020

    Promo - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor

  9. Dimmi chi sono

    Nuove Officine Cinematografiche · Jun 2019 - Jan 2020

    Short film - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor - 181 awards in the international film festivals - Featuring the song "Piccola stella senza cielo" by Luciano Ligabue, courtesy of the artist and Warner Music

  10. Il serpente

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

    Promo - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor

  11. Mezzanotte per amar

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

    Promo - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor

  12. Lo sposo felice

    Nuove Officine Cinematografiche · Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

    Short film - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor

  13. Nikola Tesla. A Portrait

    Need Teatro · Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

    Promo - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor

  14. Cosa desiderate che mi avete fatta chiamare?

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

    Promo - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor

  15. I due gentiluomini di Verona

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

    Promo - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor

  16. L'altra faccia della luna

    Nuove Officine Cinematografiche · Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

    Short film Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor

  17. Toy's Home

    Need Teatro · Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

    Promo - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor

  18. Dal profondo

    Nuove Officine Cinematografiche · Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

    Short film - Director, screenwriter

  19. Illomè - Volume I

    Need Teatro · Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

    Promo - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor

  20. The Dreamer

    Elite Club Vacanze · Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

    Commercial - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor

  21. La fabbrica della tela

    Nuove Officine Cinematografiche · Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

    Documentary - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor

  22. The Pitch Race

    Nuove Officine Cinematografiche · Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

    Documentary - Director, DOP, camera operator, editor

  23. Sogno di un uomo ridicolo

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

    Promo - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor

  24. Bambola

    Nuove Officine Cinematografiche · Jan 2013 - Jan 2013

    Music video for Camilla Fascina - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor

  25. Il giardino degli aranci

    Nuove Officine Cinematografiche · Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

    Music video for the band Verderame - Director, screenwriter, editor

  26. Dentro lo specchio

    Nuove Officine Cinematografiche · Jan 2011 - Nov 2011

    Short film - Director, screenwriter

  27. Innocenze perdute

    Accademia del Cinema di Cinecittà · Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

    Short film - Assistant director

  28. Per poco non ci scappa il morto

    Accademia del Cinema di Cinecittà · Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

    Short film - Screenwriter

  29. L'appuntamento

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

    Theatre play - Director, playwright

  30. Andata - Ritorno - Andata

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. (Film Division) · Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

    Short film - DOP, editor

  31. Otello - Altre verità

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

    Theatre play - Director, playwright

  32. Don Giovanni, Arlecchino e il Convitato di Pietra

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

    Theatre play - Director, playwright

  33. In vino veritas

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. (Film Division) · Jan 2007 - Dec 2007

    Short film - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor

  34. Una vedova poco scaltra

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 2007 - Dec 2007

    Theatre play - Director

  35. La bisbetica non domata

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

    Theatre play - Director, playwright

  36. L'incredibile viaggio della Principessa Rolanda

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

    Theatre play - Director, playwright

  37. In vino veritas

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

    Theatre play - Director, playwright

  38. Shoah - L'ultima stazione

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

    Theatre play - Director, playwright

  39. Giù in fondo a sinistra

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

    Theatre play - Director

  40. La bisbetica non domata

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. (Film Division) · Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

    Promo - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor

  41. È questo il paese civile?

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

    Theatre play - Director, playwright

  42. Merope

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

    Theatre play - Director

  43. Sua maestà, la bomba...!

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. (Film Division) · Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

    Short film - Director, screenwriter, editor

  44. Donne nella storia

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

    Theatre play - Director, playwright

  45. Il viaggio di Dante

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

    Theatre play - Director

  46. Amiche

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 2004 - Dec 2004

    Theatre play - Director, playwright

  47. Terra di nessuno

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 2003 - Dec 2003

    Theatre play - Assistant director

  48. Albe Tre

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 2003 - Dec 2003

    Theatre play - Assistant director

  49. Ruzante in campo

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 2002 - Dec 2002

    Theatre play - Assistant director

  50. Nasce una stella

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 2002 - Dec 2002

    Theatre play - Assistant director

  51. Tommaso Moro

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 1993 - Dec 1993

    Actor

  52. Prometeo incatenato

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 1990 - Dec 1990

    Actor

  53. Diorama

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 1989 - Dec 1989

    Actor

  54. Sogni pirandelliani

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 1989 - Dec 1989

    Actor

  55. La commedia degli Zanni

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 1989 - Dec 1989

    Actor

  56. Giulietta e Romeo

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 1986 - Dec 1986

    Actor

  57. La Commedia dell'Arte

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 1985 - Dec 1985

    Actor

  58. Le baruffe chiozzotte

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 1985 - Dec 1985

    Actor

  59. La dispensa delle marmellate

    Teatro Scientifico S.C.S. · Jan 1982 - Dec 1982

    Actor

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Education and training

  1. Workshop with Alessandro Pesci Direction of Photography

    Scuola di Cinema Sentieri Selvaggi (Rome - Italy) · Jan 2019 - Jan 2019

  2. Masterclass with Gianluca Arcopinto Movie Production

    Scuola di Cinema Sentieri Selvaggi (Rome - Italy) · Mar 2019 - May 2019

  3. Masterclass with Marco Bassano Direction of Photography

    Shot Academy (Rome - Italy) · Sep 2019 - Sep 2019

  4. Workshop with Giuseppe Lanci Direction of Photography

    Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia (Rome - Italy) · Nov 2019 - Nov 2019

  5. Director and Screenwriter Filmmaking

    Accademia del Cinema di Cinecittà (Rome - Italy) · Oct 2008 - Sep 2010

  6. Diploma in Comunicazione e Multimedia Master

    Cooperativa Sociale Dieffe · Sep 2003 - Sep 2004

  7. Laurea Quadriennale Archeologia Preistorica

    Università degli Studi di Verona (Italy) · Jan 1998 - Jul 2003

  8. Maturità Classica Liceo

    Liceo Classico "Scipione Maffei" (Verona - Italy) · Sep 1991 - Jun 1996

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Luca Caserta

Luca Caserta

Director & Screenwriter


Location:
Italy
Career stage:
Expert

Freelance

Availability:
Available

Industries

  • Film
  • High-end TV

Regions can work

  • South East
  • London
  • North West
  • East of England
  • West Midlands
  • South West
  • Yorkshire and the Humber
  • East Midlands
  • North East
  • Scotland
  • Wales
  • Northern Ireland