European Genre Forum
The Long Way Down
Four teenagers, escorted by a strict therapist, descend into the abandoned mine of Cave del Predil for a speleotherapy session when a series of earthquakes block their way back out. The kids put their trust in their guide, who however drags them deeper into the darkness of the mine, where traumas and monsters from their pasts are resurrected.
Four teenagers, escorted by a strict therapist, descend into the abandoned mine of Cave del Predil for a speleotherapy session when a series of earthquakes block their way back out. The kids put their trust in their guide, who however drags them deeper into the darkness of the mine, where traumas and monsters from their pasts are resurrected.

Born in Treviso in 1982, Giacomo has dedicated his career to independent cinema. In 2009 he wrote and directed the web film MGS: Philanthropy, an Italian sci-fi project inspired by the video game saga Metal Gear Solid. Since 2010 he has directed several commercials for brands and agencies. In 2012 he co-founded and became CEO of production company and VFX studio Hive Division, which specialises in highly technological and experimental productions.

Founded Nukleus Film in 2009, and NF Slovenia in 2012. Since 2013, established Jaako Dobra Produkcija (JDP) as a production company focused only on co-productions and production services. The films he produced have been awarded and funded in and outside the country, with the most acclaimed awards being France 4 Visionary Award for Ilian Metev's Last Ambulance in Sofia, screened in 51st Cannes Film Festival Criticism Week, and the Grand Prix for the same film at the festival in Karlovy Vary.