Carmen Franco

Since childhood, a young boy has been fascinated and haunted by the myth of mermaids. One day, he begins to discover mysterious messages in bottles appearing across various bodies of water. Convinced that a mermaid has chosen to communicate with him, he embarks on a journey where the line between fantasy and reality becomes increasingly blurred.

This short film, produced by students of the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples, illustrates the creative process behind designing the commemorative jersey for Napoli Basket. The project symbolizes the collaboration between the Academy and the team, blending art and sport to honor the city's 2500-year history. Through imaginative visuals, the film captures the spirit of Naples and the shared effort to celebrate its heritage.

A young man walks despondently, evoking memories of a past that cannot return.

A young man receives an unexpected visitor, forcing him to confront the burden of tradition and the consequences it carries.

A young man runs from his fate, which, inevitably, will catch up with him.

Two friends find a puppet hanging in the woods. Why did it do that?

The author describes herself through a series of impressions that illustrate her artistic and life journey. The narration takes on shades of red, which becomes the visual thread connecting images of her homeland, her art, and the moments in which she interacts with these elements. Through intimate and contemplative shots, she delves into a visual meditation on the meaning of her existence.

Grenouille, intoxicated by his own perfumes, which he consumes as if they were liquors, is drawn to a mysterious light that beckons him. It's her, the girl who first captivated him with her fragrance and drastically changed his life. Soon, the illusion fades, the radiant girl disappears, and Grenouille awakens to the squalor of reality.

After a coffee fortune teller predicts he’ll lose the road home, a young man laughs it off as nonsense. But as strange visions and sudden sickness begin to consume him, the prophecy slowly starts to feel unavoidable, until he wakes up somewhere that doesn’t seem real anymore.

Two friends are discussing a shocking revelation that another friend of theirs has just made.

In an underground setting, a young man is about to commit disgraceful acts when his older friend and mentor tries to steer him back onto the right path.

What really lies behind the walls of the Naples Academy of Fine Arts? From occult symbols to reptilian rituals and Masonic plots, this mockumentary dives into the dark (and absurd) side of art… if you dare to watch!

A scene from the classic russian novel by Alekandr Puskin, Evgenij Onegin. Tatiana longs for her lover and writes his name on the glass with a finger.

Two friends mourn the loss of a loved one, but the investigation reveals a shocking detail.

A visual experiment, Redflections is a film that plays with contrasts to highlight the protagonist's features and the patterns that surround her.

A young artist unleashes her creativity on paper. However, the drawing seems to come to life, taking on a horrifying twist.

A guy wanders through the city, focused on something, when he suddenly remembers he’s forgotten a crucial detail.

Two street artists compete by playing on stereotypes.

A teenager decides to write a letter to a long lost friend after she discovers a detail from her past her mother had been hiding from her, thanks to a video-recording doll.

A girl begins to choke and is assisted by her friend. Soon, the situation takes a surreal turn.

In the third chapter of this series dedicated to a special person, the author creates a short film by layering images salvaged from “discarded” footage from a previous set where he had worked with her, together with scenes recorded on his way home after a joyful day spent in her company. That day, everything he saw appeared beautiful to him, illuminated by her presence. This film brings that feeling to the screen.

We see the life of a teenage girl unfold across various scenarios, ranging from bucolic to surreal

A young woman slowly falls into madness after obsessively hearing a song that comes from nowhere.

A series of slides alternating with short animations evokes the digital aesthetics of the early 2000s. The messages, blending audiovisual and literary language, playfully mock the romantic communication forms of the blog era while maintaining an underlying sincerity and truth. The author aims to communicate in a style that mixes nostalgia and the grotesque, playing with contrasts between a light tone and the authenticity of the emotions expressed, offering a reflection on how the expression of feelings has evolved in the digital age.