Female filmmaker duo integrating cinematic moments and visual storytelling and strong VFX leanings. This is the work of Valentina Bertani + Federica Intelisano; the eclectic and bold artists known together as Dirk + Diggler. Valentina’s deftness behind the camera and Federica’s vast post production prowess resonate throughout every project of their multi-genre body of work.

With a background in music videos, Valentina has worked extensively in various audiovisual projects ranging from TV commercials, interactive video and web content for clients such as Gucci, Zalando, Adidas, Samsung, Pirelli, Audi, Unicef, Müller, Bvlgari, Kartell, Heineken, Valentino.
In 2016 Valentina directed the 2nd unit of the feature film “Tini: the new life of Violetta”, an international Disney production. She also shot a documentary starring the singer Luciano Ligabue for Fox Channel that tells the story behind one of his records. She is now based in Milan, shooting TVCs, fashion films and digital contents worldwide while her first documentary “The crown shyness” can now be seen on the screens of movie theaters all across Italy after its showing at the 79th Venice film festival. Valentina is currently writing her first feature film.

Federica Intelisano is a Director, Editor and Creative VFX Artist with an eye for blurring the lines between genres. She works between LA, NYC and Milan where she leads her Post- Production Studios and regularly collaborates with Companies and Agencies from all across the world. Federica mostly works in commercials, but she also has experience in Video art, short movies, documentaries, fashion film, videoclips, and more. Her Commercial work includes industry heavy-hitters such as Nike, Versace, Valentino, Instagram, Gatorade, ESPN, Hugo Boss, Prada, Armani, TOD’s and more. As an Artist who loves to experiment and actively research different styles and techniques, Federica strives to create unique and edgy VFX and Editing Style.

Her work has been screened at over 50 festivals worldwide including Los Angeles FFF, Aesthetica Short Film Festival, Chicago FFF, and she won the gold award for best editing at Ciclope Film Festival. Federica spent time on the team of the International Filmmaking Academy where she had the opportunity to improve her style and expertise working with Oscar Award-Winning Directors such as Francis Ford Coppola, Bèla Tarr, Jane Campion and Cristian Mungiu.

Dirk + Diggler

Buscofen - Giorni sì

Bvlgari - Bb Heroine

Dodo - Bollicine

Etro - The Encounter

Fay - Tenderness ft. Liam Cunningham

Gabs - The Nature of Change

Gucci - Pre/Fall 2013

Negramaro - L'amore Qui Non Passa

Top Life - Shanghai

Trussardi - Lovy Fighters