Valeria Cocco is an Italian director and photographer with a rich and multidisciplinary artistic career. Based in Poland, her work spans film, photography, and fine art. As a photographer, her style blends evocative portraiture with fine art sensibility, often exploring themes with cinematic and emotional depth. Her portfolio features both striking black-and-white compositions and vibrant color imagery, reflecting her versatility and creative vision.
In her filmmaking, Valeria draws on her background in acting and directing to craft visually compelling, performance-driven narratives. She is the co-founder of Camera Nera, a film production company known for its innovative and bold storytelling. Her experience in acting brings an added layer of depth to her directing approach, enabling her to guide nuanced performances and emotionally resonant scenes.
Valeria’s work has received international recognition, earning her numerous awards including: Best Director at the Cannes World Film Festival 2021, Best Director at the London Director Awards 2021, Best Female Director at Phoenix Shorts 2021, Best Music Video at the Global Music Awards 2021, Best Director Finalist at ARFF 2021, Finalist and Silver Selection at the Berlin Music Video Awards 2021, Winner of the Golden Arrow Award 2021, Winner of the Kreatura Award 2021, Honorable Mention at the Cannes Red Film Festival 2025, Best Director at the New York Film Festival 2025, Honorable Mention at the Barcelona Film Festival 2025.
valeria@cameranera.com