Valentina Galdi was born in Battipaglia (SA) on 17th, January 1995. She attended the Commercial Technical Institute and completed her studies with top marks. She graduated in Economics and Business Management and then he achivied a 1st Level Master Degree in Marketing Management dealing with the topic of "Cinematographic Marketing" in both final papers.
She took her first steps in Arts in 2015/2016 with the foundation of an independent film production company called "The Gladiator Company".
In the meantime she achievied different courses:
- in scriptwriting with Dominick Tambasco;
- in assistant directing with Gianluca Fabrizio;
- a theatre workshop with Matteo Salsano and Chiara De Vita;
- in techniques of audiovisual representation with Alessandro De Filippo.
She wrore also a screenplay for a professional awarded short film in Italy ("Usura", 2019) and of a theatrical monologue for At The Root Theatre in Scotland ("Superheroes", 2020).
Her last written and directed short film called "Memorie Sbiadite" (Faded Memories) won many awards at festivals around the world, also collecting awards for directing.
In December 2021 she won the "Il Vince" Award at the 9th Edition of Premio Vincenzo Crocitti International in Rome as newcomer scriptwriter and director.
  • Writer (8 Credits)
    Close Friends2024
    Short
    The Ballad of Meritocracy2024
    Music Video
    Make a Wish2023
    Short
    Do we have a chance?2022
    Animation
    Hero2022
    Short
    Caged Wings2021
    Short
    Trainspotting The Italian Chapter 2021
    Other
    Faded Memories2020
    Short
  • Director (8 Credits)
    Close Friends2024
    Short
    The Ballad of Meritocracy2024
    Music Video
    Make a Wish2023
    Short
    Do we have a chance?2022
    Animation
    Hero2022
    Short
    Caged Wings2021
    Short
    Trainspotting The Italian Chapter 2021
    Other
    Faded Memories2020
    Short
  • Color correction & Color grading (3 Credits)
    The Ballad of Meritocracy2024
    Music Video
    Hero2022
    Short
    Caged Wings2021
    Short
  • Cinematography (1 Credit)
    Close Friends2024
    Short
  • Producer (1 Credit)
    Do we have a chance?2022
    Animation
  • Director of the Film (1 Credit)
    Ali in Gabbia (Caged Wings) - Movie Poster
  • Acting (1 Credit)
    Trainspotting The Italian Chapter 2021
    Other
  • Camera/Post-production video (1 Credit)
Official Selection
Hero
Kalakari Film Festival
Official Selection
Do we have a chance?
Ekurhuleni International Film Festival
Official Selection
Do we have a chance?
Clapperboard Film Festival
Best Short Film/Best Soundtrack
Do we have a chance?
Budget Film Festival
Official Selection
Do we have a chance?
Kalakari Film Festival
Official Selection
Do we have a chance?
Queer East Midlands Film Festival
Menzione Speciale Accademia di Cinema e Televisione Griffith
Do we have a chance?
Slow Film Fest
Official Selection
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Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions @ PinewoodStudios
Official Selection
Do we have a chance?
Cinetown Awards
Official Selection
Do we have a chance?
International Film Festival of Ahmednagar India
Nominated Best of the Fest
Do we have a chance?
Pride Film Fest
Best Animated Film
Do we have a chance?
4th Screen - Online Film Awards
Best LGBT Film
Do we have a chance?
KOREA INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Official selection
Do we have a chance?
RAINFOREST INDIE FILM FEST
Official Selection
Do we have a chance?
Ekurhuleni International Film Festival-EIFF 22
Official Selection
Do we have a chance?
Cinetown Awards
Official Selection
Do we have a chance?
MUD HOUSE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Best Short Film - Best Director - Best Screenplay - 2nd Best Poster
Do we have a chance?
Aguila Film Festival
Best Concept
Do we have a chance?
Shankhnaad Film Fest Awards
Best D.O.P.
Caged Wings
Silver City International Film Festival
Official Selection
Caged Wings
RAINFOREST INDIE FILM FEST
Official Selection
Caged Wings
Cinetown Awards
Official Selection
Caged Wings
Cut International Short Film Festival
Official Selection
Caged Wings
TimeLine Film Festival
Official Selection
Caged Wings
AmiCorti International Film Festival
Official Selection
Caged Wings
MUD HOUSE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Best Actor/Best Make-Up
Caged Wings
GIMFA
Official Selection
Caged Wings
Glow Film Fest
Official Selection
Caged Wings
BUEIFF Channel
Official Selection
Caged Wings
Festival Tulipani di Seta Nera
Winner Best Female Director Award
Caged Wings
BLUEZ Dolphins Monthly Online International Short Film Fest
Official Selection
Caged Wings
One Earth Awards
Nominee Best Lead Actor
Caged Wings
Film Olympiad
Official Selection
Caged Wings
Kalakari Film Festival
Official Selection
Caged Wings
Cine Fair Film Festival
Finalist
Caged Wings
Monthly Future Of Film Awards
Winner Best Director/Best Cinematography
Caged Wings
Rahul's Film Festival
Winner Best Actor Award
Caged Wings
Dark Fire Film Festival
Best Drama Scene
Caged Wings
Scene Awards
Official Selection
Caged Wings
FITV Film Festival
Winner Best Actor Award - Honorable Mention: Best Short Film/Best Director/Best Cinematography/Best Actress
Caged Wings
Aguila Film Festival
Winner Best Romance Award
Caged Wings
Crown Point International Film Festival
Official Selection Thematic Empowered WOMXN 2022
Caged Wings
Gandhara Independent Film Festival
Winner Best Music/Best Screenplay/Best Poster Design
Caged Wings
Two Tone International Film Festival 2022
Official Selection (in progress)
Caged Wings
195 Countries International Film Festival
Official Selection
Caged Wings
Mumbai Short Film Festival
Honorable Mention
Caged Wings
Lily Indie Film Fest
Nominee Best Director Indie Short Film
Caged Wings
Cannes World Film Festival
Best International Short Film / Best Actor /Best Actress
Caged Wings
Reality Capture's Film Festival
Winner Best Short Film Award
Caged Wings
Andromeda Film Festival
Official Selection
Caged Wings
Art Gallery Film Festival
Official Selection (in progress)
Caged Wings
Indian Short Film Festival Awards
Official Selection (in progress)
Caged Wings
The Lift-Off Sessions
Winner Best Actor Award
Caged Wings
Cinephilia Flair International Film Festival
Finalist
Caged Wings
Flatness Film Awards
Official Selection
Caged Wings
DGIFF Digital Gate International Film Festival
Nominee Best Make-up & Hair
Caged Wings
Brazil New Visions Film Festival
Finalist
Caged Wings
Cine Vision International Film Festival
Winner Best Narrative Film Award
Caged Wings
The Best Frame Film Festival - Season 2
Nominee People Choice Award
Caged Wings
Salerno in CortoCircuito
Official Selection
Faded Memories
LIFFT INDIA FILMOTSAV & AWARDS-World Cine Fest 2021
Official Selection
Faded Memories
Global Youth. Film Festival Bangladesh
Official Selection
Faded Memories
4theatre
Nominee
Faded Memories
RIMA Awards
Nominee Best Director Award
Faded Memories
FFTG Awards
Winner Special Jury Award
Faded Memories
Rameshwaram International Film Festival
Official Selection
Faded Memories
Art Gallery Film Festival
Nominee
Faded Memories
South America Awards
Semi-finalist (in progress)
Faded Memories
Directors Cut Int'l Film Festival
Finalist
Faded Memories
HIIFF - Heart international italian film festival
Official Selection
Faded Memories
Cult Cinema Film Festival
Official Selection
Faded Memories
Iconic Short Film Awards
Official Selection
Faded Memories
Short International Film Festival
Official Selection
Faded Memories
Paradise Film Festival
Winner Best Cinematography Award/Nominee Best Short & Best Soundtrack
Faded Memories
Cinestesya Festival
Official Selection
Faded Memories
3rd Free Independent Film Weekend
Official Selection
Faded Memories
TATVA 2021 Digital Film Festival
Official Selection
Faded Memories
Fresco International Film Festival
Winner Best Film (Foreign) Award/Best Actor (Foreign) Award
Faded Memories
Durgapur International Short Film Festival
Official Selection
Faded Memories
Blackboard International Film Festival
Winner Honorable Mention
Faded Memories
Rome International Movie Awards
Official Selection (in progress)
Faded Memories
Mallu Film Market
Official Selection
Faded Memories
Indian Star International Short Film Festival 2021
Official Selection
Faded Memories
Dubai Film Awards
Nominee
Faded Memories
Garoa Awards - Monthly Film Festival of São Paulo
Nominee
Faded Memories
Scene Awards
Official Selection (in progress)
Faded Memories
SSFP Film Festival
Winner Best Film on Women - Short Film directed by Women Award
Faded Memories
Havelock International Film Festival
Official Selection
Faded Memories
Thessaloniki Free Short Film Festival
Winner People's Favorite Award
Faded Memories
Andromeda Film Festival
Semi-Finalist
Faded Memories
Changing Face International Film Festival
Finalist
Faded Memories
Cannes World Film Festival
Nominee Best Director/Best Screenplay
Faded Memories
BIMIFF Brazil International Monthly Independent Film Festival
Official Selection
Faded Memories
Vesuvius International Film Fest
Winner Best Female Director Award
Faded Memories
Gralha International Monthly Film Awards
Official Selection
Faded Memories
Mumbai International Short Film Awards
Winner Best Narrative Short Award
Faded Memories
Pixels GARAGE Awards of Excellence
Official Selection (in progress)
Faded Memories
AmiCorti Film Festival
Finalist Best European Short Film/Best European Woman Director
Faded Memories
Continental Film Awards
Nomination Best Drama | Semi-Finalist
Faded Memories
Couch Film Festival
Finalist
Faded Memories
OTB | Only The Best Film Awards
Winner Best Drama/Best Director/Best Actor/Best Cinematography - February 21
Faded Memories
Dreamer's Short Film Festival
Official Selection Best Female Director
Faded Memories
Vienna International Film Awards
Winner Best Experimental Film
Faded Memories
Bangalore International Short Film Awards
Official Selection
Faded Memories
Global Monthly Online Film Competition
Honorable Mention
Faded Memories
Screen Power Film Festival
Winner Award of Merit
Faded Memories
7thArt Independent International Film Festival
Semi-finalist
Faded Memories
Luna Lumen Film Festival
Official Selection
Faded Memories
Greatasianworldcinema International Film Festival
Winner Best Cinematography - March 21
Faded Memories
Super Indie Film Festival
Los Angeles
Official Selection (in progress)
Faded Memories
Karnataka Youth International Short Film Festival
Winner Best MANF Audience
Faded Memories
Make Art Not Fear Short Film Festival
Semi-finalist Best Female Director
Faded Memories
Cult Movies International Film Festival
Winner 2nd Best Female Director
Faded Memories
Reels International Short Film Festival
Semi-finalist
Faded Memories
Festival del Cinema di Cefalù
Winner Organizing Authority Award
Faded Memories
DGIFF The Digital Gate International Film Festival
Official Selection
Faded Memories
Khamrabu International Short Film Festival
Winner Audience Choice Award
Faded Memories
Cinephilia Flair International Film Festival
Honorable International Partecipation
Faded Memories
Caravan Film Festival
Official Selection
Faded Memories
7 Colors Australian Film Festival
Winner 2nd Best Short Film
Faded Memories
Indian International Film Factory Fest 2020 Thane
Official Selection
Faded Memories
Gandhara Independent Film Festival - 'Mental Health' Theme
Official Selection
Faded Memories
New Generation Film Festival
Special Mention
Faded Memories
Cinemaking International Film Festival 2020 (CIFF)
Award Winner
Faded Memories
Cinemaking International Film Award 2020 (CIFA)
Official Selection
Faded Memories
Lift-Off Global Network Pinewood Studios/Online
Official Selection
Faded Memories
1st Independent Asia-Pacific International Film Festival 2020
Winner Best Drama Film
Faded Memories
New Normal International Film Festival 2020 November Edition
Official Selection
Faded Memories
Salerno in CORTOcircuito 2020
College
Università degli Studi di Salerno
Birth Date
January 17, 1995
Nickname
Vale
Birth City
Battipaglia (SA)
Gender
Female
Eye Color
Brown
Zodiac Sign
Capricorn
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