Hi, I'm Daniele Barbiero, a VFX compositor and graphic designer with a background that blends economics, interior and industrial design, and film production. I co-founded Gradosei in 2012 and later founded Fase3, an independent production company with offices in Rome and Bologna. I specialize in shaping authorial audiovisual content with a social and cultural edge, collaborating with young authors and directors to give an authentic voice to contemporary issues. Currently I serve as vice president, project manager, motion graphic designer and executive producer at Fase3, where I help steer both the strategic and creative management of projects. My work includes two feature-length documentaries Il Gioco di Silvia and Romina, and a range of motion graphics and VFX for investigative reporting and museum projects. Through my roles, I aim to blend storytelling with impactful visuals and culture.

Hi, I'm Daniele Barbiero, a VFX compositor and graphic designer with a background that blends economics, interior and industrial design, and film production. I co-founded Gradosei in 2012 and later founded Fase3, an independent production company with offices in Rome and Bologna. I specialize in shaping authorial audiovisual content with a social and cultural edge, collaborating with young authors and directors to give an authentic voice to contemporary issues. Currently I serve as vice president, project manager, motion graphic designer and executive producer at Fase3, where I help steer both the strategic and creative management of projects. My work includes two feature-length documentaries Il Gioco di Silvia and Romina, and a range of motion graphics and VFX for investigative reporting and museum projects. Through my roles, I aim to blend storytelling with impactful visuals and culture.

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Hi, I’m Daniele Barbiero, a VFX compositor and graphic designer with a background that blends economics, interior and industrial design, and film production. I co-founded Gradosei in 2012 and later founded Fase3, an independent production company with offices in Rome and Bologna. I specialize in shaping authorial audiovisual content with a social and cultural edge, collaborating with young authors and directors to give an authentic voice to contemporary issues.

Currently I serve as vice president, project manager, motion graphic designer and executive producer at Fase3, where I help steer both the strategic and creative management of projects. My work includes two feature-length documentaries Il Gioco di Silvia and Romina, and a range of motion graphics and VFX for investigative reporting and museum projects. Through my roles, I aim to blend storytelling with impactful visuals and culture.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Co-founder, Producer, Project Manager, Motion Graphic Designer at FASE 3
July 1, 2019 - Present
Co-founded Fase3; oversaw project management and motion graphics; collaborated with young authors and directors; produced socio-cultural content; provided strategic and creative management; projects include Il Gioco di Silvia and Romina.
Motion Graphic Designer at Liberi Tutti
November 1, 2019 - Present
Opened and closing titles; Motion Graphics for Liberi Tutti sitcom.
VFX Compositor at SHERO
September 1, 2020 - Present
Visual effects and motion graphics design; finalist as Best Short Movie at the David di Donatello 2021 for SHERO.
Executive Producer at Romina (Film Project)
June 30, 2024 - September 10, 2025
Executive producer on Romina; awards include Biografilm 2024; Documentaria 2024; MenteLocale 2024; GlocalDOC 2024; RIDF 2024.
Executive Producer at Romina (Film Project)
September 1, 2023 - Present
Executive producer on ongoing Romina-related projects; set 2023.
Motion Graphic Designer at Accorrete, dunque
December 1, 2023 - Present
Motion graphics feature documentary for the 130th anniversary of Camera del Lavoro di Bologna.
Motion Graphic Designer at Il Ritorno della Primavera
May 1, 2025 - Present
Motion graphics for short movies for Musei Reali Torino.
VFX Compositor
May 31, 2018 - September 10, 2025
VFX compositor on an unnamed project.

Education

Laurea Triennale in Economia delle Imprese e dei Mercati at Università degli Studi di Roma 3
January 1, 2004 - July 1, 2008
Laurea Triennale in Interior and Industrial Design at Quasar Design University
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025

Qualifications

Compositing (Nuke) – Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025
Editing theories and techniques (Premiere) – Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025
AutoCAD 2009 2D/3D – Certificate of Completion
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025
3ds MAX Design – Certificate of Completion
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
    uniE621 Dalla parte giusta della storia
    Design and creation of the title animation for the documentary dedicated to the 120th anniversary of FIOM. Development of the visual concept and movement dynamics in line with the narrative tone and historical identity of the project. Oversight of graphic and typographic aspects, choice of timing and transitions to enhance the visual and symbolic impact of the film's opening.
    uniE621 Jara
    Development of visual concepts and creation of original images using generative artificial intelligence tools (Midjourney). Creation of graphic materials for digital and print communication, consistent with the visual identity of the JARA brand. Curation of visual aesthetics linked to the territory and the company's values of authenticity, quality and sustainability. Collaboration with the marketing team to define the visual language and develop promotional and narrative content.
    uniE621 Federcarni
    Graphic Content Designer – Federcarni (Instagram) Conception, design and creation of graphic content for Federcarni's Instagram channel. Creation of visuals consistent with the brand identity, development of graphic formats for columns and information campaigns, layout of posts and stories, optimisation of content for social media communication. Collaboration with the editorial team to ensure visual consistency and clarity of communication on issues related to the meat supply chain and the promotion of the category. graphicdesigner illustrator branding designer logo photo webdesigner