Rolf Mandolesi was born in Milan in 1933. He has realized approximately 40 short-length films in 44 years, achieving many awards. He is the Vice-President of the Fedic and since 2003, the President of Filmvideo - Montecatini Terme International Short-length Film Exhibition. Among his works may be mentioned Passaggi (2000), Vicine (2000) e Sala d'attesa (2003).