After completing a bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies, specializing in Japanese, and pursuing a master's degree in film, television, and multimedia production, I have been working for about three years as a camera operator for the Bologna Film Library. Meanwhile, I continued to build on my filmmaking experience by working on various projects. Most recently, in September 2025, I completed a specialisation course in working with 35mm and 16mm film.

Jacopo Renzi

After completing a bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies, specializing in Japanese, and pursuing a master's degree in film, television, and multimedia production, I have been working for about three years as a camera operator for the Bologna Film Library. Meanwhile, I continued to build on my filmmaking experience by working on various projects. Most recently, in September 2025, I completed a specialisation course in working with 35mm and 16mm film.

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After completing a bachelor’s degree in East Asian Studies, specializing in Japanese, and pursuing a master’s degree in film, television, and multimedia production, I have been working for about three years as a camera operator for the Bologna Film Library. Meanwhile, I continued to build on my filmmaking experience by working on various projects. Most recently, in September 2025, I completed a specialisation course in working with 35mm and 16mm film.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Camera Operator at Cineteca Bologna
June 1, 2023 - Present
Camera operator responsible for video coverage during programs and meetings, including the Ritrovato cinema festival.
Assistant Producer, Assistant Director and Camera Operator at Ca’ Foscari Short Film Festival
October 1, 2017 - January 31, 2019
Assisted production, direction and camera operation for festival projects.
Camera Operator at Ca’ Foscari Short Film Festival
March 1, 2017 - October 31, 2021
Shooting operator during festival programs and management of guest interviews.
Tutor, Master in Fine Arts in Filmmaking at Ca’ Foscari Challenge School
August 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Tutor and production coordination for shorts during the summer school of cinema.
Wedding Video Maker at Self-employed
May 1, 2021 - Present
Video production, editing and color grading for wedding videos.
First Assistant Camera / Camera Operator at Bright SRL
April 1, 2024 - Present
In charge of video production as camera operator or 1AC for social content.
Data Manager at COMBO, Bologna
April 20, 2025 - Present
Data Manager for a short movie by Leo Canali 'No One Is the Main Character Seen From Outer Space'.
Camera Operator / 1st AC / Media Producer at Relais Bellaria Hotel, Bologna
November 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024
In charge for video production as camera operator or 1AC for social/marketing content.
Cinematographer at Il Pittore della Città, Bologna
February 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023
Cinematographer for marketing content; short documentary Il Pittore della Città.
Camera Operator / Lighting at ONLUS Ortopedici.org, Cameroon
October 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
In charge of shooting, camera movements and lighting for a short documentary directed by Vittorio Palmieri.
Production Coordinator at Ca’ Foscari Challenge School, Venice
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2024
Production coordination for shorts students' film during the summerschool of cinema.
Video Maker at Cineteca Bologna
June 1, 2023 - Present
Backstage involvement providing video coverage during programs, meetings and during the Cinéma Ritrovato festival; camera operation and coordination for festival coverage.
Data Manager at COMBO
April 1, 2025 - Present
Data Manager for a short movie by Leo Canali titled 'No One Is The Main Character Seen From Outer Space'.
First Assistant Camera / Camera Operator at BRIGHTS RL, Imola
April 1, 2024 - Present
In charge for video production as camera operator or 1st AC.
Cinematographer at Il Pittore della Città
February 1, 2023 - March 1, 2023
Shooting, camera movements and lighting of the short documentary directed by Vittorio Palmieri.
Video Reporter at ONLUS Ortopedici.org
October 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Video reporting for humanitarian projects, including shooting and on-site coverage.
Assistant Camera / DIT at Horizons RL, Forlì
October 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Lighting and on-set support to cinematographer; on-set DIT duties.

Education

Master’s Degree in Cinema, Television and Multimedia Production at Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
Advanced training course for film makers at Cineteca Bologna, Bologna
April 20, 2023 - July 20, 2023
Master’s Degree in Cinema, Television and Multimedia Production at Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
Advanced training course for film makers at Cineteca Bologna, Bologna
April 20, 2023 - July 20, 2023

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Industry Experience

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