JOLLY – Short film

Following the tragic death of his partner, Antonio can no longer find meaning in his days. His encounter with a fugitive will change his destiny.

The film won the award for Best Original Score at the 2025 Pianob Film Festival, and it has been selected at the Los Angeles Italia Festival 2025, I-fest 2024 and Ferrara Film Festival 2024 as best international short film. 

JOLLY – A film written and directed by Gioacchino Balistreri

Starring: Rosario Tedesco, Remo Girone, Roberta Ricciardi, Aglaja Amadò, Alessandro Otupacca

Cinematography: Ariel Salati

Editing: Andrea Maguolo

Production Design: Daniele Crimella

Music: Gioacchino Balistreri

Assistant Director: Silene Madonna

Sound Engineer: Brighitta Pasquadibisceglia

Sound and Mix: Daniele Sola

Costume Design: Ottavia Castellotti

Makeup: Elena Passera Laghi

Visual Effects: Joseph Lefevre and Antonio Cinque

Year: 2024

Country: Switzerland

Producer: Sara Buehring

Produced by: Central Productions Lugano

With the support of: Federal Office of Culture, Republic and Canton of Ticino, Fondo Film Plus, Ticino Film Commission, Città di Mendrisio, Città di Lugano.

Festival Distribution: Premiere Film

FESTIVALS:

• Pianob Film Festival 2025 – Winner best original score
• Los Angeles Italia Festival 2025 – Official selection
• Ferrara Film Festival 2024 – Official selection
• i-Fest 2024 – Official selection