Most of the film takes place in a video game-like world for which Azzaro designed the visual effects. “Retrieval is my biggest project to date,” says the Italian filmmaker, who recently returned to NYFA to continue his studies in the MFA Cinematography program. “Operating the camera and directing simultaneously has been a fun challenge, and it has allowed me to have complete control over every aspect of the film.” The film has been an official selection of numerous festivals worldwide, including LA Shorts and Burbank International Film Festival. The film will screen at HollyShorts in the VFX program on Sunday, September 26, at 5 pm.
