Thrilled to announce that Vagabond, by Philippe Woodtli, has won the Best Editing award at Chiaroscuro Film Fest, Italy!!
The Jury:
A card-mechanic’s perfect heist turns into a bloody reckoning. Telling it all in 14 minutes without losing a second of tension is a question of editing.
This third edition of the Chiaroscuro Film Fest took place in the beautiful city of Bergamo, Lombardy, and drew a large crowd.
The screenings were held at the magnificent Teatro Cinema Conca Verde
Vagabond is a spectacular thriller by Swiss filmmaker Philippe Woodtli.
Philippe Woodtli about VAGABOND:
What I wanted to tell with this story comes from my fascination with gambling schemes, cons, and the art of misdirection. I’ve always been drawn to the idea that someone can spend years mastering a skill, not to win fairly, but to outsmart the system and take money from a mark with precision. That world has always captivated me, and it’s the kind of story I love watching. With Vagabond, I wanted to show how I would approach a con like this. Not just how to pull it off, but why the con itself is often the easy part. It’s the getaway that really decides everything.
I’m drawn to the gangster world because in that space, only one thing truly matters: trust. Who is really on your side, and who isn’t. The same is true for a card mechanic’s team at the poker table. You need total preparation. You need to know every angle. And most importantly, you need the right partner. If you don’t, things go bad fast.
That’s what I wanted to explore. The precision, the pressure, and the betrayal behind the illusion.
One of the great highlights of VAGABOND is Nino Michel’s magnificent work as director of photography. It’s truly outstanding.
VAGABOND had its world premiere at HollyShorts Dubai and has since competed at film festivals around the world.
Stay tuned—we’ll be announcing more successes for our movies very soon.
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