I am a multidisciplinary creative and AI visual specialist with a strong academic background in semiotics. I bring over a decade of on-set experience, as actor, on high-profile productions (Gomorra, The Jackal) and pair it with cutting-edge generative AI for video production. I work across creative direction, storytelling, and technical execution to deliver innovative visuals and compelling narratives. I focus on AI-driven workflows to reduce pre-production time and costs, craft winning pitches, and develop new digital entertainment formats. I’ve piloted digital talent concepts and AI-assisted storytelling to enhance brand engagement and audience impact.

Gianni Spezzano

I am a multidisciplinary creative and AI visual specialist with a strong academic background in semiotics. I bring over a decade of on-set experience, as actor, on high-profile productions (Gomorra, The Jackal) and pair it with cutting-edge generative AI for video production. I work across creative direction, storytelling, and technical execution to deliver innovative visuals and compelling narratives. I focus on AI-driven workflows to reduce pre-production time and costs, craft winning pitches, and develop new digital entertainment formats. I’ve piloted digital talent concepts and AI-assisted storytelling to enhance brand engagement and audience impact.

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I am a multidisciplinary creative and AI visual specialist with a strong academic background in semiotics. I bring over a decade of on-set experience, as actor, on high-profile productions (Gomorra, The Jackal) and pair it with cutting-edge generative AI for video production. I work across creative direction, storytelling, and technical execution to deliver innovative visuals and compelling narratives.

I focus on AI-driven workflows to reduce pre-production time and costs, craft winning pitches, and develop new digital entertainment formats. I’ve piloted digital talent concepts and AI-assisted storytelling to enhance brand engagement and audience impact.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Creative Director & AI Artist at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
End-to-end AI video production combining real footage with AI synthesis for spots and social content; developed a digital avatar for brand awareness; created AI-driven storyboard and mood film assets to accelerate pre-production and improve dossier conversions.
Sceneggiatore e Regista at Independent & Commissioned
January 1, 2013 - Present
Wrote and directed the short film L'Uomo di Ghiaccio; managed creative and technical teams; awarded the European Prize of Pop Drama and were shortlisted for Scenario; developed narrative formats for short and long-form content with strong emotional engagement.
Acting Coach & Talent Consultant at Freelance
January 1, 2013 - Present
On-set acting coaching and artistic consultancy for mainstream series like Gomorra - La Serie and Pesci Piccoli; applied performance techniques to ads, branded content, and digital human animation; maintains a wide actor network for fast casting.

Education

Master in Dramaturgia e Sceneggiatura at Accademia Nazionale d'Arte Drammatica Silvio d'Amico
January 1, 2016 - February 2, 2026
Laurea in Scienze della Comunicazione at Università degli Studi di Salerno
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
BA in Performing Arts at Link Academy
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    paper AI Pre-Production & Pitch Visualization

    Using Generative AI to visualize complex commercial scripts before production begins.

    Instead of using generic stock photos, I create custom ‘Style Frames’ and animated mood films that perfectly match the Director’s vision. This helps production companies sell their ideas to clients and investors more effectively, reducing pre-production costs and ambiguity.

    paper The Cold Within - short movie

    A live-action short film demonstrating my roots in traditional cinema.

    While I now specialize in AI, this project highlights my ability to direct human actors, manage a physical set, and structure a dramatic narrative. I bring this cinematic discipline (composition, pacing, acting direction) to every AI project I produce. It proves that I use AI as a camera, not just a random generator."

    paper Vito Mellusso: Consistent AI Character Design & Storytelling

    VITO MELLUSSO

    "Creating a recurring digital character is the hardest challenge in Generative AI. For ‘Vito Mellusso’, I developed a proprietary workflow to ensure 100% facial and outfit consistency across multiple dynamic shots and environments.

    This project demonstrates that AI is ready for narrative formats (Series, Sitcoms) where characters must be recognizable and expressive. It moves beyond random stock footage into controlled, scripted storytelling with a distinct comedic tone."

    paper AI Visual Experiment: High-Retention "Brainrot" Mechanics


    "An experimental project designed to reverse-engineer the ‘Brainrot’ aesthetic—a hyper-fast, surreal visual language that currently dominates Gen Z and Alpha attention spans on TikTok and Reels.

    The Challenge: To create a cohesive 40-second sequence that maintains viewer retention through sensory overload and constant visual metamorphosis, without losing technical quality.

    The Solution: I utilized a multi-model AI workflow (Kling, Runway, Veo) to generate surreal, high-impact clips. The key value lay in the End-to-End production: strictly synchronized editing and aggressive sound design using DaVinci Resolve to maximize the ‘hook’ effect in the first 3 seconds."