In the Valley of the Moon

In the Valley of the Moon, follows a young man working as a hitman for the Italian mob in 1977. He takes a job in Petaluma, California, posing as a potential buyer at an open house to confront the realtor who he suspects has a sinister connection to his past.

[Year]

2023

[Catagory]

Crime Drama

[Runtime]

30m

Directed by: Luca Pizzoleo
Written by: Luca Pizzoleo
Starring: Raz Fritz, Ryan Emilio Molina, Landon David Moss

This homage to classic crime dramas found an audience online and quickly developed a dedicated cult following. Luca’s “What do you shoot?” TikTok trend used audio from the film to encourage photographers to showcase their work, inspiring thousands of videos and generating millions of views.

Luca Pizzoleo, Raz Fritz, and Ryan Emilio Molina on Set of In the Valley of the Moon

In the Valley of the Moon screened at 14 film festivals from Los Angeles to New York City, including several Oscar-qualifying festivals. The film earned 20 nominations and 23 awards, with highlights including: