Antonio Savinelli

Background

About Antonio Savinelli

I am a filmmaker specialized in direction, production and screenplay. I have directed numerous award-winning short films, including Lima Splash (2009), As a Water (2007) and Orange Juice (2006) which were selected at various important films festivals (San Sebastián Film Festival 2006, Green Film Festival in Seoul (GFFIS) South Korea, The Latino Video Art Festival of New York, etc.). I have also directed various documentaries and art videos, including Lizdas (2012) which won a prize for the Best Photography and for the Best Short film in the 3rd Festival of Benisanó (Spain). Alongside I have developed my professional career in the area of communication and advertising, shooting tourism and fashion campaigns, corporate and commercial videos. I have extensive experience as a film teacher in various schools and universities. Writer and photographer."The City with no Compass" marks my directorial début and reflects my desire to direct character-driven sensitive dramas, which focus on human interrelations and tackle themes such as loneliness, isolation and timidity.