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Toska

Flavio, immersed in the sadness of nostalgia and regret, faces his daily loneliness, seeking solace in the solitary ritual of smoking a cigarette. Each puff becomes a journey back in time, an immersion in a parallel dimension that brings to light the moments shared with Alberto.

The warmth of those hugs, the echo of shared laughter and the tears that bathed their cheeks become present, as if they had just happened. Every blurry image that surfaces, every fleeting glance that materializes and every whispered word that resonates reveal the fragile nature of human balance and the profound gravity of the choices that shaped their relationship.

The smoke fades into the air, carrying with it the melancholy and bitterness that envelops Flavio. But in that very smoke lies a strange consolation, a sense of acceptance that begins to germinate in his heart. He accepts the end of the relationship, with all its painful consequences, and launches himself into a new future, leaving behind what has been and opening his arms to the unknown that awaits him.

  • Tommaso Barba
    Director
    Dall'altro lato
  • Tommaso Barba
    Writer
    Dall'altro lato
  • Giacomo Galeone
    Key Cast
    "Flavio"
  • Antonio Greco
    Key Cast
    "Alberto"
  • Tommaso Barba
    Producer
    Dall'altro lato
  • Valerio Baldari
    DOP
    Dall'altro lato
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Toska
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 13 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 1, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    200 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Italy
  • Country of Filming:
    Italy
  • Language:
    Italian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:35
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Monza Film Festival
    Monza
    Italy
    Italian Premiere
    Best LGBTQ+ Film
  • 8 & Halfilm Awards

    Italy
    Best LGBTQ Short Film
  • Ponza Film Awards
    Ponza
    Italy
    Menzione d'onore
  • Naples Film Awards
    Napoli
    Italy
    Best LGBTQ Film
  • MoliseCinema Film Festival
    Casacalenda
    Italy
    Official Selection
  • Frida Film Festival
    Paris
    France
    French Premiere
    Best LGBTQ+ Film
  • Hollywood on the Tiber Film Awards
    Roma
    Italy
    Best LGBTQ+ Film
  • Hollywood on the Tiber Film Awards
    Roma
    Italy
    Best European Director
  • Mottola Short Film Festival

    Italy
    Official Selection
  • Reale Film Festival

    Italy
    Best Inclusive Film
  • New York Movie Awards
    New York
    United States
    North American Premiere
    Best LGBTQ
  • Hollywood Gold Awards
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Best LGBTQ
  • Rome Movie Awards
    Roma
    Italy
    Best European Short Film
  • Rome Movie Awards
    Roma
    Italy
    Best LGBTQ+ Original Screenplay
  • Florence Film Awards
    Florence
    Italy
    Best LGBTQ Film
  • Paris Film Awards
    Paris
    France
    Best LGBTQ
  • International Gold Awards

    Best LGBTQ
  • International Network Film Festival

    Best LGBTQ Short Film
  • International Network Film Festival

    Best Young Director
  • Venaria in Corto

    Italy
    Official Selection
  • 8&Halfilm AFM Special Event Awards

    United States
    Best LGBTQ+ Short Film
  • Green Ciak Film Awards

    Best European Short Film
  • Green Ciak Film Awards

    Best LGBTQ Film
  • The Shining Awards

    Best LGBTQ Film
  • The Shining Awards

    Best Young Director
  • Chicago Selected Filmmakers Festival

    Best LGBTQ+ Short Film
  • Chicago Selected Filmmakers Festival

    Best European Indie Filmmaker
  • Cuba International Arthouse Film Festival

    Cuba
    Cuban Premiere
    Best LGBTQ+
  • Once Upon a Time in America Film Awards

    United States
    Best Indie Short Film
  • Once Upon a Time in America Film Awards

    United States
    Best Original Idea
  • Milano Indie Movie Awards
    Milan
    Italy
    Semi-Finalist
  • Monte Carlo Filmmakers Festival

    Best LGBTQ+ Short Film
  • Tokyo Selected Filmmakers Festival
    Tokyo
    Japan
    Japanese Premiere
    Best LGBTQ+
  • Miami Beach Top Directors Festival 2023
    Miami
    United States
    Best Indie Filmmaker
  • Miami Beach Top Directors Festival 2023
    Miami
    United States
    Best Young Producer
  • Italy Red Carpet Fantastic IFF

    Italy
    Best Film LGBTQ+
  • Hong Kong / 香港 International Art Cinema Festival 2023
    Hong Kong
    China
    Chinese Premiere
    Best Indie Narrative Short
  • Mexico City International Film Awards 2023
    Mexico City
    Mexico
    Mexican Premiere
    Best LGBTQ+ Short Film
  • Mexico City International Film Awards 2023
    Mexico City
    Mexico
    Mexican Premiere
    Best Indie Producer
  • Deluxe Film Festival
    Roma
    Italy
    Best LGBTQ+ Short Film
  • London Indie Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    British Premiere
    Best Short
  • London Indie Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    British Premiere
    Best Actor
  • London Indie Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    British Premiere
    Best Supporting Actor
  • Night of Drama Shorts

    Italy
    Best Italian Film
  • Casablanca Film Festival 2024
    Casablanca
    Morocco
    Moroccan Premiere
    Best Young Director
  • Ibiza Film Production Festival 2024
    Ibiza
    Spain
    Spanish Premiere
    Best Original Filmmaker
  • Ibiza Film Production Festival 2024
    Ibiza
    Spain
    Spanish Premiere
    Best Young Producer
  • Ibiza Film Production Festival 2024
    Ibiza
    Spain
    Spanish Premiere
    Best European Screenplay
  • Buenos Aires New Cinema Festival
    Buenos Aires
    Argentina
    Argentinian Premiere
    Best Indie Short Film
  • Indiefare International Film Festival

    Finalist
  • Dubai Cinema Exposition Festival 2024
    Dubai
    United Arab Emirates
    Arab Emirates Premiere
    Best Young Director
  • London Director Awards 2024
    London
    United Kingdom
    Menzione d'onore
  • Bruxelles International Seventh Art Fest 2024
    Bruxelles
    Belgium
    Belgian Premiere
    Best Young Director
  • Bruxelles International Seventh Art Fest 2024
    Bruxelles
    Belgium
    Belgian Premiere
    Best Indie European Narrative Short
  • Santa Barbara International Indie Fest
    Santa Barbara
    United States
    Best Indie Short Film
  • Morgana Film Festival
    Milan
    Italy
    Best LGBTQ Representation Short
  • Morgana Film Festival
    Milan
    Italy
    Best Acting Duo
  • Morgana Film Festival
    Milan
    Italy
    Best Young Director
  • Morgana Film Festival
    Milan
    Italy
    Best Script Nomination
  • Morgana Film Festival
    Milan
    Italy
    Best Short Film Nomination
  • Spain International Film Awards 2024

    Spain
    Best International Young Director
  • London Next Generation Film Festival 2024
    London
    United Kingdom
    Best Arthouse Short Film
  • London Next Generation Film Festival 2024
    London
    United Kingdom
    Best Young Director
  • Il Corto, Grazie
    Roma
    Italy
    Miglior Attore
  • REC Film Festival
    Rimini
    Italy
    Primo Premio
  • Indie Filmmakers Hall of Fame Awards 2024

    United States
    Best International Young Director
  • Newyorkers Indie Critics’ Choice Awards 2024
    New York
    United States
    Best International Young Director
Director Biography - Tommaso Barba

Born with a burning passion for the seventh art, Tommaso Barba embarked on his educational journey at the Griffith Academy of Cinema and Television, earning a degree in Directing and Screenwriting in 2021.
In 2023, he broadened his artistic horizons by immersing himself in the course "Neverending Stories: Writing a Series" at the prestigious Holden School, thus enriching his creative and narrative repertoire. That same year, he completed a master's degree in Screenwriting at the renowned Civic School of Cinema "Luchino Visconti," solidifying his skills in the field of cinematic writing.
He didn't confine himself to theory but put his skills into practice by directing and writing impactful short films. Works like "Dall'altro lato" (2022), "Toska" (2023), and "Camilla" (2024) not only showcase his technical mastery but also reflect the emotional and conceptual depth of his storytelling.
His dedication and commitment are also evident in his professional experiences, from collaborations with Friends Italia, where he undertook a Production internship and directed a social ad for SMART, to his role in the Secretariat and Organization of the MoliseCinema Film Festival, where he demonstrated the ability to organize and manage successful film events.
He has already received significant recognition in the international film scene. His short films have garnered numerous prestigious awards, including the Best Directing award at the AnimArt Film Festival for "Dall'altro lato" (2022) and over 50 international awards for "Toska" (2023), including the Best European Director at the Hollywood on the Tiber Film Awards and the Best European Screenplay at the Ibizia Film Production, just to name a few.

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