Filmmaker
USA - ITA
I am a southern Italian independent filmmaker, born and raised in Puglia.
I spent 15 years in Tuscany (Sienna) to work and study Arts, Cinema and Theater at the University of Sienna.
My projects have been selected and screened in Milan, Florence, Reggio Emilia, Siena, Sicily, Bilbao, Lisbon, Rotterdam, Michigan, Los Angeles, New York, India, etc.
After several years in broadcasting in Europe, I decided in 2014 I would start a new adventure in the US, attending an MFA program in film, at the School of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University (Syracuse, New York).
In the Spring semester of 2016, I started teaching film production as an Adjunct Professor at the College of Visual and Performing Arts (Syracuse University).
During Summer 2016, I was awarded with a Grant, by the Syracuse University Film program, to participate at the IFA (International Filmmaking Academy) in Bologna, with two incredible directors: Danis Tanovic and Claudia Llosa.
In the Summer of 2018, 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.
Follow my blog page to see the next screenings and all my news.
EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts: Film
College of Visual and Performing Arts - Syracuse University
Master’s Degree: Radio and Language of Entertainment and Multimedia
University of Siena, Italy - Graduated Cum Laude.
Bachelor's Degree: Art History, Music, Theatre and Cinema
University of Siena, Italy.
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
GRANTS
IFA (International Film Academy) – Bologna - 2016
A Syracuse University Film program grant to attend the Filmmaking workshop with renowned directors
Danis Tanovic and Claudia Llosa.
Erasmus Program – University of Warsaw - 2005
The EU abroad program for studies and research. Fully funded to develop my research in Theater and Acting,
taking part at the ISTA (International School of Theatre Anthropology) in Wroclaw (PL).
SELECTED SCREENINGS / EXHIBITIONS
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)
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
