About us
Founded in 2016 by Enrico Giovannone and Matteo Tortone, Malfé develops films, co-productions and collaborations with filmmakers, production companies and institutions. Its work moves across documentary, short fiction, line production, editing, post-production and cultural projects.
The name comes from a remark by Roman Polanski in 2008, when he described Cassavetes’ films as “mal faits”. Not an aesthetic programme, more a reminder: not to follow a single format, and to build each project with its filmmakers.
The catalogue brings together documentaries, short films, archive-based works and cultural collaborations. Some titles began within Malfé; others came through encounters with producers, directors or institutions.
Films and projects
A selection of images from the catalogue and current projects. Different materials, connected to the production paths that generated them.
We work on research, writing, budgets, visual materials and presentation strategies for funds, markets and partners.
For foreign projects we can join as minority co-producer or line producer in Italy, following funds, institutions, crews and locations.
We support filmmakers and producers through editing, reviewing materials, discussing narrative structure and the steps toward final delivery.
Malfé Film attends markets and forums including CPH:DOX Market, When East Meets West, Thessaloniki Agora, MIA Market, Milano Film Network, Nebulae DocLisboa, Ventana Sur and the European Film Market. Its experience includes work with Jia Zhang-ke and productions shot or followed also in Peru and Tanzania.
With universities, schools, archives and cultural institutions, we build films, podcasts, workshops and public formats connected to research, memory and specific territories.
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Editor and producer, co-founder of Malfé Film. He has worked on documentaries and films selected and awarded by Italian and international festivals. Editing remains an important part of his production work.
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Director, producer and cinematographer. He directed Mother Lode, selected at Venice Critics’ Week, and Sunday Night, winner of the 2025 David di Donatello for Best Short Film.
Open profileShe follows Malfé Film’s company and administrative structure.
Programmer, producer and researcher. She works with festivals and international projects, with experience in documentary and research.
She supports production and project organisation.
Company
Via Parma 51, 10153 Torino. VAT IT 11466970016 · REA TO-1216063.
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