Maltese Director Keith Albert Tedesco in Postproduction with Sports Drama The Home Straight
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- 19 Mar 2025
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Maltese director and director of photography Keith Albert Tedesco is currently in postproduction with his latest project, The Home Straight, a compelling sports drama that explores themes of resilience and tenacity. The film tells the inspiring story of Serena Segalle, a student and retired athlete born with a club foot, who defies the odds to become one of Europe’s top 400-meter sprinters.
The screenplay for The Home Straight was penned by Sarah Naudi, who also stars in the film. Tedesco shared insights into his creative process, revealing that his research involved spending time with Maltese athletes, observing their dedication and passion for sports. “Their enthusiasm, passion, and love for sports inspired me,” he said. “The individual stories are even more impressive with hindsight. Maltese athletes are truly underdogs with a David vs. Goliath syndrome. We all side with the underdog, and being an underdog myself, though in the world of film, I related to their individual plight of fighting, training, and juggling life with passion in order to perhaps one day be celebrated for it—not in their name but in their flag’s name, despite the geographical and financial limitations that come along with wearing a national uniform.”
The film features a talented cast, including Sarah Naudi, Janet Richard, Kim Camenzuli, Mikhail Basmadjian, Chris Dingli, Antonella Axisa, Paul Portelli, Simone Spiteri, Kevin Naudi, and Ryan Mark De Battista.
Produced by Keith Albert Tedesco and Fabrizio Fenech through the Maltese company Lampa Stampa Films, The Home Straight has received financial support from the Malta Film Commission - Creative Malta, which allocated €94,000 in 2023. The project is being developed in partnership with Roughcut Films, with Fabrizio Fenech overseeing postproduction, including onset dailies and editing.
Sound design for the film will be handled at Stargate Studios in Malta, while color correction and grading will be managed by Anthony Wood. As The Home Straight moves through postproduction, anticipation builds for its release, promising to deliver an inspiring narrative that resonates with audiences and highlights the spirit of perseverance in the face of adversity.
