-Where does your desire to express yourself through art come from?

Since I was a child, I’ve been passionate about cinema, drawing, and classical music. At the age of 8 years old, I watched some films by Italian director Dario Argento, I was really impressed, so I decided I wanted to be a director sooner or later. At 14 years old, I bought a “manga” magazine, and from there, I developed a passion for Japanese animated films and Japanese comics, and I began drawing in that style. At 19 years old, I began to learn by myself classical guitar, focusing on baroque music in particular. Later, I developed a passion for Asian cinema thanks to a late-night TV program called “Fuori Orario,” where I saw “TETSUO – The Body Hammer” by the director Shinya Tsukamoto, for the first time and was fascinated. After several courses, as an adult, I decided to delve into this profession on my own, convinced that by practicing a bit of all the arts, I could direct a team, which didn’t happen, and so since then, I’ve been doing everything by myself.

–What are your goals as an artist?

I’d like to express both a cultural and emotional message, which is very difficult. My approach to filmmaking has always been intellectual and emotionally charged. I always try to balance these aspects. So far, I’ve made three documentaries features and two short films. It was in the year 2022 that I started making my first documentary films. I’ve also written screenplays, particularly for a film called “Cette Vie Nouvelle”, a thriller feature, which failed to find producers abroad, the reason I believe being costly. I’ve also made part of the soundtrack of a movie called “Blue Sunset”, by the director Domiziano Cristopharo which was presented at the Cannes Film Market.

-What is your opinion on the cultural industry?

The cultural industry is in decline. I believe filmmaking, in particular way, has been in crisis by long time, because it only allows a select few people to make high-budget films. Despite having come into contact with directors like Brian Yuzna and Aleksandr Sokurov, I haven’t received any outside help. So, I continue to do everything by myself.

–Do you think independent artists today have enough opportunities to share their creativity?

Independent artists have many more opportunities now, thanks to new technologies. The problem is that there’s no financial solution, not even a small salary to cover expenses. Making films like this is an act of courage.

-What new project are you currently working on?

I’m currently planning a new short film based on one of my comics, but it’s a very difficult and expensive project. I think I could start at the end of 2026. There’s also another project with the storyboard and script ready, like the previous one, which is even more complex.