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.
Experience
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Didone
Promo - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor
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Didone
Video projections - Editor
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The Reach
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
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La mia amica Terra - Principessa Melusina
Promo - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor
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Di stanze vuote
Book trailer - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor
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IPSIA GIORGI - Social
Commercial - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor
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IPSIA GIORGI
Commercial - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor
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Clitennestra
Promo - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor
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Dimmi chi sono
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
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Il serpente
Promo - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor
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Mezzanotte per amar
Promo - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor
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Lo sposo felice
Short film - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor
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Nikola Tesla. A Portrait
Promo - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor
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Cosa desiderate che mi avete fatta chiamare?
Promo - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor
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I due gentiluomini di Verona
Promo - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor
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L'altra faccia della luna
Short film Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor
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Toy's Home
Promo - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor
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Dal profondo
Short film - Director, screenwriter
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Illomè - Volume I
Promo - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor
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The Dreamer
Commercial - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor
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La fabbrica della tela
Documentary - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor
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The Pitch Race
Documentary - Director, DOP, camera operator, editor
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Sogno di un uomo ridicolo
Promo - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor
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Bambola
Music video for Camilla Fascina - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor
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Il giardino degli aranci
Music video for the band Verderame - Director, screenwriter, editor
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Dentro lo specchio
Short film - Director, screenwriter
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Innocenze perdute
Short film - Assistant director
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Per poco non ci scappa il morto
Short film - Screenwriter
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L'appuntamento
Theatre play - Director, playwright
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Andata - Ritorno - Andata
Short film - DOP, editor
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Otello - Altre verità
Theatre play - Director, playwright
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Don Giovanni, Arlecchino e il Convitato di Pietra
Theatre play - Director, playwright
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In vino veritas
Short film - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor
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Una vedova poco scaltra
Theatre play - Director
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La bisbetica non domata
Theatre play - Director, playwright
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L'incredibile viaggio della Principessa Rolanda
Theatre play - Director, playwright
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In vino veritas
Theatre play - Director, playwright
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Shoah - L'ultima stazione
Theatre play - Director, playwright
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Giù in fondo a sinistra
Theatre play - Director
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La bisbetica non domata
Promo - Director, screenwriter, DOP, camera operator, editor
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È questo il paese civile?
Theatre play - Director, playwright
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Merope
Theatre play - Director
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Sua maestà, la bomba...!
Short film - Director, screenwriter, editor
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Donne nella storia
Theatre play - Director, playwright
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Il viaggio di Dante
Theatre play - Director
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Amiche
Theatre play - Director, playwright
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Terra di nessuno
Theatre play - Assistant director
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Albe Tre
Theatre play - Assistant director
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Ruzante in campo
Theatre play - Assistant director
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Nasce una stella
Theatre play - Assistant director
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Tommaso Moro
Actor
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Prometeo incatenato
Actor
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Diorama
Actor
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Sogni pirandelliani
Actor
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La commedia degli Zanni
Actor
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Giulietta e Romeo
Actor
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La Commedia dell'Arte
Actor
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Le baruffe chiozzotte
Actor
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La dispensa delle marmellate
Actor
Education and training
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Workshop with Alessandro Pesci Direction of Photography
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Masterclass with Gianluca Arcopinto Movie Production
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Masterclass with Marco Bassano Direction of Photography
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Workshop with Giuseppe Lanci Direction of Photography
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Director and Screenwriter Filmmaking
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Diploma in Comunicazione e Multimedia Master
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Laurea Quadriennale Archeologia Preistorica
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Maturità Classica Liceo