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Meloni Stars in Daughter-Directed “Chop Cheese” at Palm Springs ShortFest

6/8/2026

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Christopher Meloni stars in “Chop Cheese,” debuting at the Palm Springs International ShortFest later this month.
His daughter Sophia Meloni directs and adapted the script from a story about her brother Dante Meloni’s teenage life.
Christopher also works as production assistant and grip on the film.
Sherman Williams is credited as production designer “Crafty.”
The film includes Michael Gandolfini, a thank-you to Mariska Hargitay, and Aaron Freese as editor.

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Story summary

Christopher Meloni stars in “Chop Cheese,” debuting at the Palm Springs International ShortFest later this month.
His daughter Sophia Meloni directs and adapted the script from a story about her brother Dante Meloni’s teenage life.
Christopher also works as production assistant and grip on the film.
Sherman Williams is credited as production designer “Crafty.”
The film includes Michael Gandolfini, a thank-you to Mariska Hargitay, and Aaron Freese as editor.