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The Choice

When a mysterious stranger confronts a young woman about the choices that shaped her life, an ordinary encounter turns into a tense psychological confrontation about responsibility, dependence and the courage to change.
Through an intimate and symbolic dialogue, The Choice explores the moment in which self-awareness emerges and a person is finally forced to face the consequences of their decisions.

  • Stefano Cocozza
    Director
  • Giovanni Supino
    Writer
    Suerte (music video)
  • Francesco Sacco
    Director of photography
    Time Out - Out of Time, C'etait la dispute, Dall'Oblio alla Luce
  • Francesco Masetto
    Sound designer
    Neverand, Time Out - Out of Time, First Snow
  • Giulia Martino
    Key Cast
    "Anastasia"
    Tu Sei Qui, The Pilot
  • Giovanni Supino
    Key Cast
    "Azrael"
  • Giovanni Altieri
    Key Cast
    "Charon"
  • Leonardo Ruffolo
    Key Cast
    "Howl"
  • Jack Supino
    Key Cast
    "Cookie"
  • Emily Di Serio
    Key Cast
    "Lady Mary"
  • Michelle Mamaj
    Key Cast
    "Lucy"
  • Francesco Sacco
    Editor
    Time Out - Out of Time, Dall'Oblio alla Luce
  • Federico Motta
    Original soundtrack
  • Chiara Salinas
    Assistant director
  • Sara Mandelli
    Costume designer
    Night Glasses
  • Francesco Sacco
    Camera operator
    Time Out - Out of Time, Dall'Oblio alla Luce
  • Lia Rottoli
    Sound engineer
    Dall'Oblio alla Luce, C'etait la dispute
  • Miriam Balla
    MUA
  • Sofia Periccioli
    MUA
  • Francesco Angotta
    Set photographer
  • Elisa Rizzi
    Production assistant
    Dall'Oblio alla Luce
  • Francesco Sacco
    Colorist
    Time Out - Out of Time, Dall'Oblio alla Luce
  • Arianna Capra
    VFX
  • Giovanni Supino
    Graphic designer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    The Choice
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, psycological drama, social drama, independent film
  • Runtime:
    21 minutes 21 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 3, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    1,080 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Italy
  • Country of Filming:
    Italy
  • Language:
    Italian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • 33 International Film Festival
    Beijing
    Japan
    Best Sound Design
  • Florence Film Awards
    Florence
    Italy
    Official Selection - Best Drama
  • Corti Mon Amour
    Rome
    Italy
    April 12, 2026
  • Milan Gold Awards
    Milan
    Italy
    Best Actor: Giovanni Supino
  • Rome Short Film Festival
    Rome
    Italy
    Official Selection - Short Films Main Competition
Director Biography - Stefano Cocozza

Stefano Cocozza is a film director and creative director specialized in cinematic visual storytelling. His work emerges from the intersection of minimalism, artistic direction, and a deep emotional exploration of imagery.
After years of experience within integrated communication agencies, he chose to pursue an independent path, shaping his own creative vision rooted in authenticity and a non-conventional visual language. His distinctive style is defined by the ability to translate complex concepts into essential, powerful, and contemporary visual narratives.
His artistic approach rejects aesthetics for their own sake: every choice of light, rhythm, and composition is guided by the desire to reveal the essence of a story, stripping away the unnecessary. In his projects, technique and sensitivity coexist, as do structure and intuition.
His directorial debut is The Choice, a short film aimed at raising awareness about violence against women. Through a restrained yet emotionally intense visual language, the film explores the psychological and human dimensions of abuse, positioning cinema as a tool for reflection and social responsibility.
Alongside his directing career, he works as an audiovisual instructor, sharing expertise in editing and narrative construction, contributing to the growth of emerging creatives.
Through his creative studio, Light Purple, Stefano develops projects that merge strategic direction with cinematic production, aiming to create works that are not only seen, but remembered.

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Director Statement

The Choice began from a vision that was already very clear in Giovanni’s mind. From our first conversations, I understood that this was a story he felt deeply connected to, and that his perspective would be the driving force of the film.
My role as a director was to support and translate that vision into cinematic language, preserving its emotional core while giving it structure and space to evolve on screen.
Throughout the process, Giovanni remained closely involved in every stage — from writing to post-production — ensuring that the film stayed true to its original intention.
The Choice ultimately reflects a shared effort, but one that is firmly rooted in a personal and honest vision about responsibility, emotional dependence and the moment in which self-awareness becomes unavoidable.