Awaiting the Lightning Bolt
Italy, 4', 2024
age recommendation: 9+
original language: No Dialogue
Renato, an eccentric Renaissance inventor, dares the impossible: capturing a lightning bolt in a jar! Fuelled by ambition and defying the skepticism of his peers, he races against time on a thrilling journey, where each storm offers an extraordinary glimpse into the mysteries of nature and the power of love.
Marco Russo
He is a writer, director, and animator. He began his career as a comic book writer, collaborating with publishers such as Les Éditions Dupuis and Panini Comics in Italy, France, and Belgium. He studied filmmaking at Stockholms Filmskola and directed several live-action short films. In 2024, he attended the Aardman Academy, where he created Awaiting the Lightning Bolt. Awaiting the Lightning Bolt.

Cast & Crew
- direction: Marco Russo
- screenplay: Marco Russo
- cinematography: George Milburn, Nat Sale
- animation: Gaspar Chabaud, Eve de Roek, Sylwia Szkiłądź, Pierre Lebrun, Ronni Shalev, Agathe Sollier, Anne Escot
- music: Matt Loveridge
- producers: Vanessa Batten, Marco Russo
- production companies: Aardman Academy
Filmography
- Her choice (2023)
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