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 has begun its festival run and won Best Short Film at the Riviera International Film Festival in 2025. He is currently developing his feature film debut with Mirage Entertainment, with plans to start production in early 2026.