Comment: Many thanks for the work so far. There are too many key facts of this WP:BLP are not sourced, see all the Citation Needed point in the article. The subject is likely to be notable, given their prizes and under WP:ARTIST. so it may be easier to do a shorter article and based on the items that have recognition, duly sourced, which may not take so much work. Focus on the notability guidelines, and with good sources. ChrysGalley (talk) 17:54, 16 November 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: IMDb is not a reliable source. Theroadislong (talk) 17:19, 13 September 2025 (UTC)
Matteo Papetti | |
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 Matteo Papetti | |
| Born | (1998-03-31) March 31, 1998 Brescia, Italy |
| Occupations | Film director, cinematographer, editor, producer |
| Years active | 2022–present |
Matteo Papetti (born 31 March 1998, Brescia) is an Italian film director, cinematographer, video editor and producer. He is known for his award-winning short film ResoNumero0051 (2023), winner of the Bookciak, Azione! Prize at the 80th Venice International Film Festival, and for his debut work Dear Brother (2022). He is co-founder of Horo Studios and collaborates with Phantom Studio s.r.l.
Biography
Papetti graduated from LABA (Libera Accademia di Belle Arti) in Brescia, where he specialized in set design for cinema and audiovisual production.[1]
He began his career during the COVID-19 pandemic, producing and directing his first short film Dear Brother (2022), which was selected and awarded in various international film festivals, including Monthly Indie Shorts, Paris Film Awards and Tokyo Film Awards.[2]
In 2023, his short film ResoNumero0051, based on a graphic novel by Davide Passoni, won the 12th edition of the Bookciak, Azione! Award, screened at 80th Venice International Film Festival during the Giornate degli Autori program.[3][4]
His next short, Èvanescence (2024), was released through Horo Studios.
In 2024–2025, he contributed as director of photography and producer to the shorts Sadness of Jubilee, Io Sono Qui and the upcoming And Nothing Comes Between. He has also worked as editor and colorist for several independent productions.
Short films
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | DoP | Editor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Dear Brother | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Multiple international awards |
| 2023 | ResoNumero0051 | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Winner of Bookciak Azione! at 80th Venice International Film Festival |
| 2024 | Èvanescence | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| 2024 | Sadness of Jubilee | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | In festival circuit |
| 2025 | Io Sono Qui | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | In festival circuit |
| 2025 | And Nothing Comes Between | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | In post-production |
| – | Outer World | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | In production |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Festival / Award | Film | Award / Selection | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Bookciak Azione! at 80th Venice International Film Festival Giornate degli Autori | ResoNumero0051 | Main Award | Winner |
| 2024 | Duemila30 | Official Selection | Selected | |
| Longless Film Festival | Official Selection | Selected | ||
| 2022 | Monthly Indie Shorts | Dear Brother | First Time Director | Winner |
| Best Action Short | Winner | |||
| Paris Film Awards | Best Indie Short Film | Winner | ||
| Tokyo Film Awards | Best Cinematography | Winner | ||
| San Diego Movie Awards | Best Foreign Short | Winner | ||
| GLIFF Golden Lemur | Best Cinematography | Winner | ||
| Best War Film | Winner | |||
| Best Poster | Winner | |||
| Best Director Debut | Winner | |||
| Florence Film Awards | First Time Director | Honorable Mention | ||
| 4th Dimension Indie Film Festival | Outstanding Achievement | Winner | ||
| Storia in Corto | Official Selection | Selected | ||
| Cannes World Film Festival | Official Selection | Selected | ||
| Beyond the Curve IFF | Official Selection | Selected | ||
| 8 & HalFilm Awards | Official Selection | Selected | ||
| Lift-Off @ Pinewood Studios | Official Selection | Selected |
References
- "Bookciak, Azione! 2023 – LABA". laba.edu. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- "Matteo Papetti – FilmFreeway". FilmFreeway.
- "Venezia: Premio Bookciak 2023". ANSA.
- "Giornate degli Autori – Bookciak 2023". Giornate degli Autori.