Private Project

Della

“Della” tells the story of two sisters, bonded and connected by a shared past of childhood trauma and abuse. Each having gone their separate ways, the sisters now confront their shared history and past with the tragic passing of their abusive, alcoholic mother. Della, a headstrong, angry fighter is triggered in the ring by an equally talented and antagonistic from the Latino fighting community. After the gloves touch, an unanticipated unleashing of past hurts derails Della’s projected victory.

  • Alessandro Gentile
    Director
    Lodo
  • Alessandro Gentile
    Writer
    Lodo
  • Heather Flores
    Producer
    Chicano Collection
  • Rachel Ellner
    Producer
  • Katie Reese
    Key Cast
    "Adult Della"
    A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas
  • Rachel Ellner
    Key Cast
    "Adult Lyra"
  • Daniel Mora
    Key Cast
    "Della's Coach"
    The Bridge
  • Lucy Mae Gentile
    Key Cast
    "Young Della"
  • Barbie Gamboa
    Key Cast
    "Young Lyra"
  • Heather Flores
    Key Cast
    "Della's Mom"
  • Dinamita Merrari
    Key Cast
    "Fighting Opponent"
  • Mauricio Mendoza
    Key Cast
    "Daniel Salazar (News Reporter)"
    Blow
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    20 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    July 15, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    40,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    4K / 24fps
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Alessandro Gentile

Alessandro Gentile is an award-winning director and cinematographer. His short film “Lodo” had its World Premiere at the Santa Barbara Int’l Film Festival in 2022 and has won five awards to date, including the Tim Burton Visionary Award for directing at the Burbank Int’l Film Festival. Most recently, Gentile participated as a cinematographer on the award-winning feature film, “Moon Garden” now screening in select theaters in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

Gentile’s third short film “Della” has been completed and going out to film festivals nationwide for presentation in 2025. In 2012, Gentile shot the television pilot for the Emmy Award-winning series “Schitt’s Creek.” In 2014, he co-founded the Highland Park Independent Film Festival. In 2020, Gentile was acknowledged at the Brazil Int’l Independent Film Festival by receiving a Best Cinematography award for his cinematography work on the feature film “Trade” and has garnered two Telly Awards for innovation in youth education.

In the commercial world, Gentile has provided services to corporate clients such as Microsoft, BMW and Acura. He has a bachelor’s degree in Film Studies from UC Santa Barbara and studied cinematography at UCLA.

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Director Statement

"Della" is my third short film installment. The story of these two estranged sisters that are bonded by their past childhood traumas really spoke to me. I was presented with the idea back in 2022 and really connected with the concept. I am grateful to have reached the finish line and eager to share with film lovers who appreciate cinema.