Director Writer Producer

Sole
Express

Isaia·2025

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Client

Isaia

Production

Utopia Milano

Year

2025

Role

Director Writer Producer

Aboard a vintage train, a silent journey unfolds between a mysterious guitarist and a curious woman. As the man moves through each carriage, his attire subtly transforms, reflecting the evolving tension and allure between them. Inspired by the Grand Tour and the soulful melodies of Pino Daniele, Sole Express is a visual ode to silent connections and the timeless elegance of Neapolitan tailoring.

The Film

Poster

Sole Express — one sheet poster

Credits

Direction

Writer & DirectorLuigi Dalena

Production

Senior ProducerLuigi Dalena

ProducerMichela Luè

Production ManagerGiovanni La Monaca

Production CoordinatorLuca Mazzucconi

AccountSharon Brambilla

Crew

CinematographerFrancesco Bartoli Avveduti

Focus PullerGuglielmo Trautvetter

GafferAndrea Frigerio

Key GripRoberto Migliavacca

1st ADSamuel Scott

PhotographerAndrea Sacchetti

Backstage OperatorSilvio Deiaco

Cast

StarringRebecca Massimo

StarringFrancesco Ferdinandi

Beauty and Art

Hair & Make-upDaniela Magginetti

StylingIsaia

Set DesignerLucia Cavalieri

Post Production

Post SupervisorLuigi Dalena

EditorGiovanni Iavarone

VFX & Unreal ArtistMatteo Toffalori

ColoristDaniel Pallucca

Music & Sound DesignDaniele De Virgilio
Michele Caiati

Selected Recognition

Honoured across the international fashion-film circuit

Behind the Scenes

The lead with his guitar between takes

The cast in the carriage corridor

The photographer at work on set

Make-up in the carriage

The lead wrapped in a thermal blanket on set

Resting between takes

The vintage train on the soundstage

On set, behind the scenes

Photos