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.

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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.

   

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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's Degree: Art History, Music, Theatre and Cinema

University of Siena, Italy.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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2016

Syracuse International Film Festival, Syracuse, NY (USA).

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2015

Syracuse International Film Festival, Syracuse, NY (USA).

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2014

Official Selection International Contest “WHO ART YOU? 3” - Milan (Italy).

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2013

Second Place “V.A.M, Video Arte Mediterraneo” - Mineo, CT (Italy).

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2011

BIDEODROMO International Experimental Film and Video Festival – Bilbao (Spain).

“O-Art Television” official selection.

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2009

Esprimo! Più arte che bella – arte e libertà… di stampa - Castellina in Chianti, Siena (Italy).

 

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SELECTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

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2018 - Current

Production Manager

College of Professional Studies (Syracuse University) - E-learning video production

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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