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 screened in Milan, Bilbao, Florence, Siena, Reggio Emilia, Sicily, New York and Michigan.
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 (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.
House Unbound, my new short film is one of the results of a great team collaboration with Alex Mendez Giner (cinematographer) and Raffaele Toninelli (musician and composer) and other talented artists started in last years. The film is now traveling for festivals around the world.
In the Summer of 2018, aside to my teaching activity, I started working For the Center for Online and Digital Learning (University College) at Syracuse University, coordinating the Studio production for the online programs.
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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 Degree: Art History, Music, Theatre and Cinema
University of Siena, Italy.
Additional Education Certificates
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
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)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2018 - Current
University College (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
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