This is a preview screening version of Omertà, a short narrative film written and directed by Christopher Orsello.

The footage is still in its RAW state and has not undergone any color grading. Minor sound adjustments are also still in progress. This cut is being shared privately with close friends and peers for feedback and portfolio review while final post-production work is completed in the coming weeks.

This film includes portions of copyrighted music: “Money for Nothing” by Dire Straits, “Why So Serious?” by Hans Zimmer, and “E lucevan le stelle” from Tosca by Puccini (performed by Luciano Pavarotti and others). These are used under Fair Use for educational, non-commercial, and transformative purposes.

This version is intended for private feedback and portfolio review only. Thank you for watching!

Written and Directed By: Christopher Orsello

Starring:

Jose Trejo as Alessandro

Al Orsello as The Don

Christopher Orsello as Sal

Nathan Crecan as the Robber

Story By: Christopher Orsello & Tobias Bechtloff

Editor: Christopher Orsello

Cinematography: Christopher Orsello & Spencer Remmert

Lighting and Grip: Tobias Bechtloff

Makeup and Hairstyling: Sophia Orsello

Script Supervisor: Kenneth Fox

Production Assistant: Kenneth Fox and Spencer Remmert

Music:

“Money for Nothing” by Dire Straits

“Why So Serious?” by Hans Zimmer

“E lucevan le stelle” from Puccini’s Tosca, Act 3, performed by Luciano Pavarotti, the National Philharmonic Orchestra, and conducted by Nicola Rescigno