Filmmaker
USA - ITA
I am a southern Italian independent filmmaker, born and raised in Puglia.
After spending several years in Tuscany, studying Arts, Cinema, and Theater at the University of Sienna, and working in broadcasting in Europe, I decided to move to the U.S. to focus more on filmmaking.
In 2016, I started teaching film production at the College of Visual and Performing Arts (Syracuse University).
In 2018 I finished my MFA program in film, at the School of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University (Syracuse, New York) and, in the same year, aside from my teaching activity, I started working for the Center for Online and Digital Learning (College of Professional Studies) at Syracuse University, coordinating the video production for online programs, where I am currently the Video Production Manager.
Over the years, I have been collaborating as a cinematographer, colorist, and editor in many projects, while developing my own works. My projects have been selected, screened and awarded around the world.
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EDUCATION
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Master of Fine Arts: Film
College of Visual and Performing Arts - Syracuse University
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Master’s Degree: Radio and Language of Entertainment and Multimedia
University of Siena, Italy - Graduated Cum Laude.
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Bachelor's Degree: Art History, Music, Theatre and Cinema
University of Siena, Italy.
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Additional Education Certificates
American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) – Lighting Workshop – 2022
Certificate in University Teaching - Syracuse University – 2017
Final Cut Pro 7 – II level certification – Milano [Apple Authorized Training Center] – 2010
SELECTED SCREENINGS / EXHIBITIONS
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​2022
Official Selection – Filmysea International Film Festival (IND)
Official Selection – 8 & HalFilm Awards (ITA)
Nominee Best Sound Design - Experimental Film – South America Awards
Semi-Finalist – Hong Kong Indie Film Festival
2021
WINNER - BEST LOW BUDGET - 4theatre.com
WINNER - BEST EXPERIMENTAL FILM - Multi Dimension Independent Film Festival (UK).
WINNER - BEST SHORT EXPERIMENTAL - Medusa Film Festival (7th Season), Los Angeles.
Nominee - Best Experimental Short - Rotterdam Independent Film Festival, Rotterdam (Holland).
Finalist - Lisbon Film Rendezvous, Lisbon (Portugal).
Finalist - Niagara Falls International Short Festival (US).
Semi-Finalist - Florida Short Festival (US).
Semi-Finalist - Hollywood International Golden Age Festival (US).
Semi-Finalist - Calgary Independent Film Festival (CDN)
Semi-Finalist - San Francisco Indie Short Festival (US)
Semi-Finalist - London Indie Short Festival (UK)
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​2018
Official Selection New York International Films Infest Festival - New York City.
Official Selection Veritas Film Festival - Philipsburg, Pennsylvania.
Special Event at Reggio Film Festival - Reggio Emilia (Italy).
Official Selection Central New York Film Festival - Syracuse, NY.​
2017
Official Selection Threadbare Mitten Film Festival – Charlotte, MI (USA).
Syracuse University M.F.A Show - Let’s Be Dragons - ArtHelix gallery – Brooklyn - New York.
Syracuse University M.F.A Show - Let’s Be Dragons – Folk Art Center - Syracuse, NY.​
2016
Syracuse International Film Festival, Syracuse, NY (USA).​
2015
Syracuse International Film Festival, Syracuse, NY (USA).
2014
Official Selection International Contest “WHO ART YOU? 3” - Milan (Italy).​
2013
Second Place “V.A.M, Video Arte Mediterraneo” - Mineo, CT (Italy).​
2011
BIDEODROMO International Experimental Film and Video Festival – Bilbao (Spain).
“O-Art Television” official selection.​
2009
Esprimo! Più arte che bella – arte e libertà… di stampa - Castellina in Chianti, Siena (Italy).
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES​
2018 - current
Production Manager
College of Professional Studies (Syracuse University) - E-learning video production​
2013 - 2014
Siena School for Liberal Arts - Videographer
AXA / MPS [Internal Communication] - Video Editor
MONTEPASCHI CHANNEL [Bank Television Channel] - Video Editor
2011- 2012
CANALE 3 TOSCANA [TV Channel] - Video Editor/Camera Operator
2010 - 2012
Mens Sana Basket - Official Basketball Team Web Channel - Siena MSB TV – Videographer
2007 - 2011
C.P.V. Siena (Broadcasting - National and Local TV Channels) - Video Editor/ Camera Operator
2006
CCS - Siena Cable TV - Video Editor/ Camera Operator
