DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER

Young man sitting outdoors with palm trees in background, wearing casual clothing and a black watch.

In Love with People and Images

I began working in video advertising during my teenage years while also gaining experience as a camera assistant on documentaries for the Japanese television NHK in Italy. I later attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples, where I studied Cinema, Photography, and Television. After that, I worked in VR video production in London and had a brief experience in Los Angeles. However, my passion for documentary filmmaking led me back to Europe, where I decided to focus on the storytelling of human experiences. I founded my own production company, specializing in narrative documentaries and reportage.

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7 Things About Me:

I’m Italian, but I live between Spain and Italy.
So far, I have filmed and travelled in 34 countries.
I once brought my camera and filmed on a plane at 4000m altitude with the door wide open, and after capturing the shot, I had to jump out of the plane with a parachute (and an instructor).
I love multiculturality, images, and nature.
I would do anything to capture an authentic, raw moment on camera.
My first travel outside of Italy was at 19, volunteering in Kenya (and my family only found out a few days before).
I always have at least 3 backups.

Experience in:

I’m skilled in pre-production tasks, including researching topics, developing the story, budgeting, selecting the right gear, planning and scheduling trips and shoots, as well as coordinating with small teams and local fixers for international shoots.
- Experienced in camera operation (Blackmagic, Sony & Canon cameras) Setting up and configuring cameras for various scenarios (outdoor shooting, interviews,, studio shoots).
- Expertise in managing lighting for outdoor shoots, including the use of reflectors and diffusers and in the in three-point lighting techniques for interviews and studio shoots.
- Setting up professional audio recording equipment (e.g., lavalier microphones, boom mics, shotgun mics).
- Certified drone operator for aerial shot (preferred dji drones)
- Configuring and managing video monitors, teleprompters, and other equipment during shoots.
- Ensuring backups of footage during production to prevent data loss.
- Experience as First AC, Second AC, and Video Assist on a medium-scale Italian production.
- Organizing and managing media files for a smooth handoff to post-production.
- Reviewing raw footage for quality control and continuity.
- Proficient in DaVinci Resolve (advanced editing, color correction, and grading for documentaries, commercials, and music videos), Adobe After Effects (motion graphics, green screen, tracking with Mocha), and Adobe Photoshop (advanced photo retouching and digital workflow management).
- Managing licensing for video and audio.
- Creation of pricing lists for audiovisual content.
- Coordinating with broadcasters, streaming services, and theatrical distributors.