Valerio Cafagna
Biography
Valerio Cafagna (born July 18th, 2004) is an American writer, director, and actor from Metro Detroit, Michigan. He has been working in the film industry over a year and has already written, directed, and produced three short films. He is most known for his films Squared Circles (2026) and Dreamland (2025) that have been making there away throughout the festival circuit. He has worked on numerous films and commercials, but he first started as a musician. This can explain why his dialogue can roll of the tongue like a melody. His films are always backed by engaging and energized performances, and his signature fly-on-the-wall directing style. He is currently in pre-production for his four short film, The Tosher Plan (2026), which he is co-writing/directing with longtime friend and collaborator Mike Armstrong.
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Commercial Host/Commentator (voice)
After walking away from his career in a moment of reckless clarity, Stanley, a grieving widower, finds himself at a bar with a charismatic stranger. The man offers him more than just someone to talk to; he offers a chemical key to his subconscious. In a world where your deepest dreams are just one dose away, Stanley must decide how much he’s willing to trade for his perfect fantasy.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Vern
Two brothers get caught up in a robbery gone wrong. Now they must figure out what to do with the remains before their boss finds out.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Tony Rivers
Loyal business partner, Al Malone, is set to work at his company till the day he dies. This dream is put in jeopardy when his longtime friend and now boss, Roger Rivers, gets an offer to sell the company that he can’t refuse.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
When a brilliant botanist is pushed to the brink by his emotionally abusive husband's emotional abuse, he synthesizes a custom hallucinogen designed to force his tormentor to viscously experience his his own abuse first hand.