CHAPTER XIII, 20min., Italy
Directed by (Iris) Concetta Lombardo
Sergio is a writer who has isolated himself from the world. His publishing house puts him under pressure. Stopping at Chapter XIII, he goes into crisis and doesn't know what to do. A presence, close to him, will force him to "look" inside himself, until he makes an irreversible choice...

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Get to know the filmmaker;

1. What motivated you to make this film?

I have always loved cinema and writing stories. I started studying acting seriously in 2019, and then took courses to specialize in screenwriting and directing. I wanted to get involved with a story that could "help" especially those who have been in a situation similar to that of the protagonist or that they are still unable to resolve.

(Ho sempre amato il cinema e scrivere storie. Ho iniziato a studiare seriamente recitazione dal 2019, per poi fare corsi per specializzarmi in sceneggiatura e regia. Volevo mettermi in gioco con una storia che potesse "aiutare" soprattutto chi è passato in una situazione simile a quella del protagonista o che ancora non sta riuscendo a risolvere.)

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?

About four months.

(Circa quattro mesi.)

3. How would you describe your film in two words!?

Anguishing, hopeful.

(Angosciante, speranzoso.)

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?

The budget. it is self-produced by me.

(Il budget. È autoprodotto da me.)

5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?

I was excited, I am grateful to the public who reviewed my short film. I'm happy that the message arrived, it means a lot to me. It means that the script works and is done well. And that the directorial choices, the actors and the product in general work.

(Mi sono emozionata, sono grata al pubblico che ha recensito il mio cortometraggio. Sono felice che il messaggio sia arrivato, significa molto per me. Significa che la sceneggiatura funziona ed è fatta bene. E che le scelte registiche, gli attori e il prodotto in generale funzionano.)

6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films?

I have always loved cinema since I was a child. Although I had initially taken different paths, in the end I understood that this was my true world, thanks also to my passion/work as a cosplayer, where I had the opportunity to interpret different characters and also create new ones. I decided to start studying seriously in 2019, even though I was already 28 years old. I believe there is no age limit to make your dreams come true!

(Ho sempre amato il cinema sin da bambina. Nonostante avessi inizialmente preso strade diverse, alla fine ho capito che era questo il mio vero mondo, grazie anche alla mia passione/lavoro da cosplayer, dove ho avuto modo di interpretare personaggi diversi tra loro e anche crearne di nuovi. Ho deciso di iniziato seriamente con lo studio nel 2019, nonostante avessi già 28 anni. Credo non esista un limite d'età per realizzare i propri sogni!)

7. What film have you seen the most in your life?

I don't have a specific movie. The films I have seen most (and willingly watch again) are: The Crow, directed by Alex Proyas; Corpse Bride, directed by Tim Burton and Mike Johnson; El labirinto del fauno, directed by Guillermo Del Toro; What Dreams May Come, directed by Vincent Ward.

(Non ho un film specifico. I film che più ho visto (e rivedo volentieri) sono: The Crow, regia Alex Proyas; Corpse Bride, regia Tim Burton e Mike Johnson; El labirinto del fauno, regia Guillermo Del Toro; What Dreams May Come, regia Vincent Ward.)

8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking career?

Having some feedback on a technical level wouldn't be bad. For those (like me) who are at their first job, it could be useful for future jobs, to improve more and more!

(Avere qualche feedback a livello tecnico non sarebbe male. Per chi (come me) è al primo lavoro, potrebbe essere utile per lavori futuri, per migliorare sempre di più!)

9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site?

Great experience, communication was great!

(Ottima esperienza, la comunicazione è stata eccezionale!)

10. What is your favorite meal?

I love pizza!

(Adoro la pizza!)

11. What is next for you? A new film?

I already have an idea in mind for my new short film, it will definitely be released in 2025. In the meantime, I'm working on my first play, I've already completed the dramaturgy, I'm working on the implementation.

(Ho già in mente un'idea per il mio nuovo cortometraggio, sicuramente uscirà nel 2025. Nel frattempo, sto lavorando alla mia prima opera teatrale, ho già completato la drammaturgia, sto lavorando alla messa in opera.)