Stacy Martin On Short Directorial Debut, Amaretti

To celebrate the release of his new film, we had the chance to sit down with director and actor Stacy Martin about her short directorial debut, Amaretti, which premiered at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

We talked about her debut as a director and writer, her previous experience working with Brady Corbet and Mona Fastvold in The Brutalist and The Testament of Ann Lee. We also chatted about future projects, including Sense & Sensibility, which will come out in September in the UK.

Synopsis:

Written and directed by Stacy Martin (The Brutalist), the film stars Diana Quick and Emily Beecham as Lenny and Lola, telling the story of an elderly woman who discovers that her adult son may have lied about a medical condition for years as she connects with a psychiatrist. Amaretti tells its story from the perspective of the victim, making Lenny the sole protagonist of a heartbreaking story made up of loss, complicated family relationships, unexpected connections, and reclaiming one’s identity.

You can listen to our extended chat below.

Amaretti made its World Premiere at the 2026 Edinburgh International Film Festival

Sense & Sensibility is in UK cinemas from 25th September 

Clotilde Chinnici

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Clotilde’s love for film began at a very young age with the Disney cartoons she would watch over and over. However, her passion for films truly sparked with franchises like Hunger Games and Harry Potter. After graduating with a BA in Film from King’s College London, Clotilde started working in film production and entertainment journalism while developing a deeper understanding of film movements and trends. Although most of her time is occupied by watching films, writing and talking about them to anyone who will listen, Clotilde enjoys reading and baking in her free time.

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