Stefano Bertelli
Stefano Bertelli | |
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 Bertelli in 2026 | |
| Born | 1981 (age 44–45) Rovigo, Italy |
| Occupations | Film director, screenwriter, film producer, animator |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Known for | Spacetime Chronicles |
Stefano Bertelli (born 1981) is an Italian film director, screenwriter, producer and animator. He is known for directing the animated feature film Spacetime Chronicles (2025), which premiered in the Contrechamp competition at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in 2026.[1]
Career
Bertelli began directing music videos in 2002. Since 2014, he has specialized in handcrafted paper stop-motion animation.[2] He has directed music videos for artists including Eminem, Pink Floyd, Motörhead and Robbie Williams.[1] In 2021, Bertelli received a Webby Award for his animated music video work.[3] Together with producer Riccardo Orlandi, he co-founded the independent production company Seenfilm.[1]
Spacetime Chronicles
Bertelli's debut feature film, Spacetime Chronicles, evolved from the music video Don't Make It a Song, created for the French band Camel Power Club.[3] The project expanded from a short film into a 70-minute feature.[1][4]
The film premiered in the Contrechamp competition at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in 2026.[1] It was subsequently selected for the Anima Brussels International Animation Festival, BAFICI, Raindance Film Festival, Galway Film Fleadh and the Fantasia International Film Festival, where it competed for the Satoshi Kon Award.[5]
International sales rights for the film were acquired by Urban Sales following its presentation at the Marché du Film during the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.[6]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Acid Space | Director, producer |
| 2025 | Spacetime Chronicles | Director, screenwriter, producer, editor |
Awards
- 2021 – Webby Award (music video animation)[3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Stefano Bertelli Breaks Down Debut Feature 'Spacetime Chronicles'". Variety. 21 June 2026.
- ↑ "'Spacetime Chronicles' Unfolds a Fragile, Surreal Paper-Animated Tale". Animation World Network. 20 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 Amid Amidi (28 May 2025). "Low-Poly Stop-Motion Takes Flight In Stefano Bertelli's 'Don't Make It A Song' Music Vid". Cartoon Brew.
- ↑ "'Spacetime Chronicles' è una piccola grande odissea introspettiva". Rolling Stone Italia.
- ↑ "'Spacetime Chronicles' Director Stefano Bertelli Guides Us Through His Annecy-Selected Stop-Motion Trip". Animation Magazine.
- ↑ "Announcements made at the Marché du Film". Cineuropa. 13 May 2026.