Would You Rather (2024)
A short film Written and Directed by Fabrizio Quagliuso.
Emilie, a bright and exceptionally creative ten-year-old girl, lives in a world where the line between reality and imagination blurs. Faced with her mother’s well-meaning but conformist expectations, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery learning to embrace the unique differences that make her who she is.
Some behind the scenes photos are here.
Crew
Written and Directed | Fabrizio Quagliuso
Costume Design | Chiharu Hirabayashi
Art Director | Biagina Cherubini
Music Composer | @matilda.composer (IG)
Assistant Director | Biagina Cherubini
Editor | Fabrizio Quagliuso
Script Editor | Stefano Russo
Colorist | Giuliano Caprara
Sound Designer | Andreas Russo
VFX Compositor | Fabrizio Montanari
Sound Mixer | Daniele Russo
Festivals screenings and awards
Best Cinematography | Wine Dark Short Film Festival (UK, 2024)
Honorable Mention | Athens International Art Film Festival (Greece, 2024)
Best Young Actress Nominee | Wolverhampton Film Festival (UK, 2025)
Official Selection | Ealing Film Festival (UK, 2024)
Official Selection | XXVI Festival Internazionale Corti da Sogni (Italy, 2025)
Official Selection | Wolverhampton film Festival (UK, 2025)
Official Selection | Berlin Indie Film Festival (Germany, 2024)
Official Selection | Liverpool Indie Awards (UK, 2025)
Cast
Emilie | Carlotta Sclano
Ashley | Sumire Aurora
May | Martina Lima Barbata
Ava | Ilona Ivanisciuc
And with | Roberta Geremicca
Production details
Duration | 9min
Language | English
Filming locations | Ealing, London (UK)
