He launched his career in Italian cinema, primarily working at CinecittĂ , before collaborating with international production companies.
In 2010, after ten years of experience, he made his debut as a screenwriter, co-writing the script for 88 with actor and director Jordi MollĂ . The film, directed by MollĂ , was produced by Media Films, with Ferlito also serving as the second unit director.
In 2012, he made his directorial debut with the drama *Presto farĂ giorno*, which he wrote, and which was co-produced by Rai Cinema and Settima Entertainment. The film, entirely shot in Rome, addresses challenging social issues such as drug addiction and anorexia, telling the story of three individuals striving to assert their identities despite their vulnerabilities and insecurities. Presto farĂ giorno won the âSpecial Mentionâ award at the Ariano International Film Festival in 2014.
In 2014, he co-wrote the screenplay for Duelo with actor and director Jordi MollĂ .
In 2015, in conjunction with the 72nd Venice International Film Festival, he received the "Glass Lion award" award in the category "Venetian Excellence in Cinema" for innovative direction.
In 2018, he was the second unit director for the film Red Land, produced by Rai Cinema and Venice Film.
In 2021, he directed the documentary The Private Lives of Jordi MollĂ & Domingo Zapata.