Antonio Donato

Biography

Antonio Donato (born 1996) is a Milan-based director and graduate of the London Film School. He first gained international recognition with his graduation short, SHOOTING WATERMELONS (2023), which screened at over 60 festivals—including Sarajevo and Shanghai—winning 12 awards and being acquired by broadcasters ARTE and Rai. A rising voice in European cinema, he is currently developing his first feature film, supported by the Torino Film Lab, Locarno Pro and the ALCA residency at Chalet Mauriac. His latest short film, OH BOYS (2026), was selected for the Quinzaine des Cinéastes (Directors’ Fortnight) at the Cannes Film Festival.