I direct the spaces we avoid - gently

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About me

I’m a London-based director and writer, originally from Italy. My work blends psychological horror with emotionally driven storytelling, often exploring trauma, isolation, and the quiet complexities of family and memory.

I’m drawn to the spaces people tend to avoid—grief, silence, tension—and I try to approach them with care. My films are intimate, symbolic, and atmosphere-led, using genre not for shock, but to reveal deeper human truths.

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Nicole Favarelli on Set

Showreel

A selection of scenes from my recent short films - Chocolate Tronchetto, Vakuum, and The Boogeyman. Each explores themes of emotional distance, silence, and trauma through a symbolic and psychological lens. From a grandmother's quiet longing at Christmas, to the inner void of isolation, to a child’s fear cloaked as a monster - these stories reflect my ongoing interest in the unseen spaces we inhabit.

Portfolio

Poster for the film 'Chocolate Tronchetto' featuring an elderly woman with gray hair sitting at a wooden table, looking down with a contemplative expression.
Movie poster for 'The Boogeyman' featuring a close-up of a young person's face lying down, partially covered with a blue sheet, with a serious expression and soft lighting.
Movie poster titled 'Vakuum' with a silhouette of a woman in profile, a red clock in the background, and minimalist text indicating it is written and directed by Nicole Favarelli.
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🍿 Popcorn Society 🍿 The movie group has spoken 🙌🏻 and this is what we think of “Heretic” ✨ This one had us debating beliefs, free will, and Hugh Grant’s chaotic brilliance, a slow-burn mind game that got under everyone’s
China you have a piece of my heart 🇨🇳🥹✨ Definitely one of the best experiences of 2025 👏🏻 I’ve been blessed twice with the opportunity of seeing Hong Kong and China 🇨🇳 and I can’t wait to go back again ✨ Till next time, China u
🍿 Popcorn Society 🍿 has spoken 🙌🏻 and this is what we think of “Annie Hall” ✨ Revisiting this classic sparked some mixed feelings, innovative storytelling, memorable performances, but also a few elements that don’t sit well in
So I recently went to Hong Kong and China 🇨🇳 with these legends 🫂 I barely know what to say 🥹 it was the trip of a lifetime, I had so much fun and every time I’m in Asia I am simply amazed! China has a special place in my heart and when I
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