Biography: Marcello Mantero is an Italian-German writer and director who graduated in filmmaking from MetFilm School London. He has directed several short films, including "Obscurus", a psychological thriller that has received critical acclaim at various film festivals worldwide. Marcello recently completed his latest short film "Marion’s Lilies", which is set to begin its festival run in 2025. He is currently developing his feature film debut in collaboration with his friend and producer, Dorian Bagnoud, with plans to start production in early 2026.