Alessio Avezzano
- Director
Alessio Avezzano is a writer and director based in Scotland. Born in Italy and raised in Glasgow, he first built an international audience through YouTube, creating sketch comedy and the Shanghai-set sitcom Mamahuhu.
In 2022, he wrote and directed Isleanders, a BBC sitcom pilot that premiered on BBC iPlayer and won Best Writing at the Stareable Pilot Festival in New York. His horror-comedy short Midgies (2024) surpassed one million views online and received a nomination for the RØDE Creator of the Year Award. His latest short, Behind, is scheduled for festival release in 2026, while Straw, a Scottish folk horror comedy, is slated for a 2026/27 release.
As of 2026, Alessio is in production for his debut feature film, Midgies.
In 2022, he wrote and directed Isleanders, a BBC sitcom pilot that premiered on BBC iPlayer and won Best Writing at the Stareable Pilot Festival in New York. His horror-comedy short Midgies (2024) surpassed one million views online and received a nomination for the RØDE Creator of the Year Award. His latest short, Behind, is scheduled for festival release in 2026, while Straw, a Scottish folk horror comedy, is slated for a 2026/27 release.
As of 2026, Alessio is in production for his debut feature film, Midgies.
