In 1976 he wrote, cast, produced, directed and executive produced "Compagne nude", his first feature film. In the film, he cast Irma Olivero. The film portrays several aspects of the lifestyle of Italian women at that time. The film was released nationally and internationally in 1977. He shot the picture in Rome in black and white and he monocolored it later. Also in 1976 he wrote, cast, produced and directed the feature film "Il Suicidio di Elsa" (Elsa's Suicide). The story is about the reasons for suicide of two young girls, one very rich and one very poor, both called Elsa. It describes certain aspects and problems of both high and low classes of Rome in the late 70s. In 1978, The Belle Arti of Rome awarded him One Million Lire for the organization of suburban youth cultural activities related to film & theatre. In 1978, Anna Maria Scheible in Salerno awarded him for Outstanding Playwriting & Direction.
In 1979, in Northern Italy he wrote, produced, cast and directed the feature film "Isola meccanica" (Mechanic Island) - 30M Italian Lire budget - with Femi Benussi. The story starts with an act of violence that generates other acts of violence. Bruno Pischiutta was also the lead actor in this feature. In 1980, between Rome and Venice, he wrote, produced cast and directed "Ultimo Incontro a Venezia" (Last Encounter in Venice) with a budget of US $2M. The plot is about an American war correspondent, a Vietnam veteran, who in Venice is dying of alcoholism. Bruno Pischiutta also starred in this film alongside Irma Olivero. The film premiered in Venice and it was released in Northern Italy. In 2012, the English version of the picture was released by Tribeca Film Institute's 'Reframe Collection' and it is now available on Amazon. In 1980 he made his first international production, the feature film titled "The Comoedia" with a budget of US $4M. The movie is freely inspired by the Divina Commedia of Dante Alighieri. The film is a modern transposition of the antique poem and it deals with young people's drug problem in the USA in the 80s. "The Comoedia" was shot between Northern Italy and New York City. He wrote, produced, cast and directed the film. Actress Liliana Tari was cast in the starring role. Bruno Pischiutta edited this picture together with Ruggero Mastroianni, Marcello's brother. The film premiered in Galleria Rizzoli in New York City and it was later widely screened in Italy, Norway and other European countries. The English version of the picture was released by Tribeca Film Institute's DARIA!
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