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

Still from In the Valley of the Moon by Luca Pizzoleo

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

In the Valley of the Moon, written and directed by Luca Pizzoleo, is a tribute to Luca's favorite mobster movies and the 1970s, a time period he admires. This homage to classic crime dramas captured the attention of online audiences and quickly developed a dedicated cult following. Luca’s TikTok trend, the "What do you shoot," used audio from the film to inspire photographers to showcase their work, resulting in thousands of videos and millions of views, which helped solidify the film's online popularity.

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

In the Valley of the Moon was accepted to multiple Oscar-qualifying film festivals and had a presence at 14 festivals spanning from Los Angeles to New York City. Altogether, it garnered 20 nominations and 23 awards, with highlights including: