Fausto Becatti is a cultural melting pot within himself, a mix of Italian, Argentinian and South African elements, who has signed with Sweetshop to work in Asia. His vibrant background is evident both in his work and his passion for it. Becatti’s obsession with film began when he was a child, when he would sneak into cinemas to watch movies as varied as The Matrix and Fight Club.
Now, a conceptual filmmaker who crafts considered, designed imagery, he also evokes passionate, energised performances from his cast and pairs bright, saturated visuals with poignant, epic storytelling for an evocative, all-consuming result. Becatti is particularly skilled at pairing striking cinematic visuals with emotive music, crafting images that pulse to a beat.
His love for the process of filmmaking keeps things fun and happy on set. He describes it as his absolute happy place and he has genuine desire that everyone else feels that way when shooting with him.
Fausto’s work has been awarded at The One Show, D&AD, Ciclope Africa and The Loeries Awards.
Penny Woo, executive producer of Sweetshop Asia, stated, “We have been immensely impressed by Fausto’s distinct style and the aesthetic in his work. He pushes the boundaries with visuals, creating evocative work that is rooted in story. And he is an absolute pleasure to work with on and off set. We can’t wait to see what we will do together at Sweetshop.”
Wilf Sweetland, chief executive officer of Sweetshop, added, “We hold Fausto and the craft he conveys in his commercials in the highest regard. He has a beautiful eye for detail, when creating even the grandest of scenes. Throughout his work he expresses both a sense of intimacy and style that draws in the audience, demanding their attention. Fausto is creative, collaborative, and a wonderful human being, and we are thrilled that he has chosen to join Sweetshop.”
Fausto commented, “As a young filmmaker, I have witnessed the success of Sweetshop over the past years, and admired its craft and creativity very much, so it is a great honour for me to have this opportunity to join the team. We can’t wait to make distinctive and memorable work together with the great team. In addition, working with Asian creatives is really exciting.”
Watch Fausto’s work here. To work with Fausto, contact Penny Woo.