I'm Luca Francesco Rea, a multidisciplinary filmmaker and creative director with a track record leading art, design and storytelling across NGOs, startups and global brands. I blend visual storytelling, UX thinking and strategic marketing to deliver engaging experiences and impact. Based in London, I run Real Dreaming Ltd and Cobra Collective NGO, directing video productions, brand design and participatory media projects that empower communities and spark collaboration worldwide.

Luca Francesco Rea

I'm Luca Francesco Rea, a multidisciplinary filmmaker and creative director with a track record leading art, design and storytelling across NGOs, startups and global brands. I blend visual storytelling, UX thinking and strategic marketing to deliver engaging experiences and impact. Based in London, I run Real Dreaming Ltd and Cobra Collective NGO, directing video productions, brand design and participatory media projects that empower communities and spark collaboration worldwide.

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I’m Luca Francesco Rea, a multidisciplinary filmmaker and creative director with a track record leading art, design and storytelling across NGOs, startups and global brands. I blend visual storytelling, UX thinking and strategic marketing to deliver engaging experiences and impact.

Based in London, I run Real Dreaming Ltd and Cobra Collective NGO, directing video productions, brand design and participatory media projects that empower communities and spark collaboration worldwide.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

Co-Founder, Vice President, Art/Creative Director and Filmmaker at Partaking NGO - Digital Storytelling and Social Care
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2022
Co-founded and led art/creative direction and filmmaking for a NGO focused on digital storytelling and social care.
Co-Founder, Art/Creative Director, UX/UI Designer at Pleilat Ltd Software Company
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Co-founded a social-network platform with real-time video and music streaming; oversaw UX/UI design and creative direction.
Graphic and Digital Designer (Freelance) at FT-Live (Financial Times) – Global Design department & Global Conferences & Events
January 1, 2013 - September 30, 2016
Freelance designer for the Financial Times’ Global Design and Conferences & Events teams.
Creative & Art Director at LfpThink
May 1, 2013 - September 30, 2019
Marketing, design and advertising services; Creative & Art Director for multiple campaigns.
Founder, Digital Marketing, Art/Creative Direction, Video and Film Production at Real Dreaming Ltd
September 1, 2019 - Present
Founder leading digital marketing, creative direction and video/film production.
Art Director, Filmmaker and Producer – Executive and Head of Marketing & Communications at Cobra Collective NGO
July 1, 2019 - Present
Executive producer and head of marketing/communication; participatory video projects and NGO initiatives; engaged in global outreach.
Creative Director & Art Director Executive at City-Up Media Agency & Software Development
April 1, 2011 - September 1, 2011
Branding, corporate identity, media planning and production; advertising campaigns and cross-media design.
Director Executive (Marketing & Creative) at City-Up Media Agency & Software Development
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Branding, corporate identity; planning and execution across the media mix.
Art-Director Executive at Shake-Up Marketing & Advertising Agency
January 1, 2006 - October 31, 2008
Branding, corporate identity and advertising campaigns; design and production.
Junior Art-Director & Visual Designer at CHIARO Design & Advertising
September 1, 2005 - November 1, 2005
Co-direction, video editing, animation and visual design.
Designer / Scriptwriter & Editing at Officina Creativa ISD
September 1, 2000 - October 1, 2006
Branding, corporate ID, advertising campaigns, illustration and video editing.

Education

MA in Marketing and Digital Communications at Centro Studi Comunicare l’Impresa (Cinecittà), Rome, Italy
October 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
BA in the Science of Communication (Institutional & Company Communications) at UNISA - University Institute of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
September 1, 2002 - September 1, 2008
BA Design and Visual Communication at ISD - Superior Institute Of Design, Naples, Italy
September 1, 2002 - February 1, 2006
Masterclass in VR and 360-Video, Storytelling, Digital Production, Art and Creative Direction at D&AD, London, UK
April 1, 2016 - May 31, 2016
Advanced course in screenplay at LAC - Laboratorio d’Art Cinematografica, Rome, Italy
May 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024
Advanced course in film direction and direction of photography at LAC - Laboratorio d’Art Cinematografica, Rome, Italy
May 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023
Masterclass in VFX Compositing at Black Sheep - FBF, Rome, Italy
September 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021
Workshop in Film Production at Sentieri Selvaggi, Rome, Italy
May 1, 2019 - May 31, 2019

Qualifications

MA in Marketing and Digital Communications
October 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
BA in the Science of Communication (Institutional & Company Communications)
September 1, 2002 - September 1, 2008
BA Design and Visual Communication
September 1, 2002 - February 1, 2006
Masterclass in VR and 360-Video, Storytelling, Digital Production, Art and Creative Direction
April 1, 2016 - May 31, 2016
Advanced course in screenplay
May 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024
Advanced course in film direction and direction of photography
May 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023
Masterclass in VFX Compositing
September 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021
Workshop in Film Production
May 1, 2019 - May 31, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization