German newspapers defined Valerio's first American film Calico Skies "Reminiscent of David Lynch" (DeMorgen) and "The director's touch and writing is reminiscent of Clint Eastwood" (Rheinphalz). After his degree in Literature and Philosophy in Rome, he joined the prestigious USC Southern California University for a Master in Film and Television Production.

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He has worked for many years as second unit director in Hollywood and Italian cinema, collaborating with stars such as Christopher Lloyd, F.Murray Abraham, Danny Glover, William Shatner, Drew Barrymore, Jean Smart, Dolph Lundgreen, Vinnie Jones, Billy Zane, Robert Davi. In 2019 he directed the second unit on the movie of his friend Fausto Brizzi "La mia Banda Suona il Pop" starring Christian De Sica and Diego Abatantuono. He worked at Netflix USA for over four years as In-House Producer, for agencies like Publicis Group, and Bill's, and he currently lives between Los Angeles, New York, and Rome. Calico Skies won the 65th Mannheim-Heidelber Cinema Owners Grand Jury Price.

In 2021 his successes granted Valerio a honorary double citizenship USA, Italy.

 

His latest film "Double Soul" shot between Rome and Dubai will be released in 2024 and it stars Oscar Winners F.Murray Abrahams and Danny Glover, and features Paz Vega, Julian Sands, and the Italian stars Marco Bocci and Marianna and Angela Fontana.