ASIA J. LANNI
Asia J. Lanni is an Italian director with seven years of experience in the industry across music videos, commercials and film projects.
Her artistic journey is closely tied to her work in the directors duo Mòndeis (2020 - 2026) alongside Nicola Bussei. Through this artistic partnership formed in Milan, Asia consolidated a distinctive visual style and strong directorial experience, working on prominent national and international projects.
In 2023, as part of Mòndeis, she directed three official music videos for the Sanremo Music Festival, winning the Roma Videoclip Award - Music Meets Cinema for Olly - Polvere. In the same year, two of her projects were selected by the jury of the Milano Fashion Film Festival.
The year 2024 brought an appearance in the Netflix series Rhythm + Flow Italy as music video talent, a nomination for Asia at the Videoclip Italia Awards for Under 25 Director of the Year and a screening of one of Mòndeis' projects at the Berlin Music Video Awards.
In 2026, the music video for Diodato - Non ci credo più created in collaboration with Irma Di Paola, Francesco Cariello, and dancer Valentina Vernia, won First Prize for Best Choreography at the Videoclip Italia Awards.
Throughout her career, Asia has collaborated with major international brands and leading record labels, including Spotify, Airbnb, Under Armour, Davines, Netflix, Adidas, Barilla, New Balance, Woolrich, Converse, Armani Exchange, Carosello Records, Universal Music Italia, Sony Music Entertainment Italy, Verve Label Group, Island Records, and Warner Music Group.
Currently, Asia works in advertising while developing her first cinematic projects, which include two short films and a TV series.
ARTISTIC VISION
Asia J. Lanni's work combines an ever-evolving directorial perspective with a profound focus on narrative storytelling and actor direction. Having formally studied acting, Asia brings an insider's understanding to the craft, placing character development and performance at the very heart of her cinematic projects guided by a refined, at times dark, aesthetic sensibility.
An essential pillar of her signature style stems from a close collaboration with performers and dancers through meticulous research on movement and body language, a craft honed over the years through her experience within the duo Mòndeis.