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I’m Manuel Montesano, a freelance photographer and videographer based in Bologna. Since 2013, I’ve worked across documentary, corporate, and advertising projects—bringing a human-centered approach to storytelling, often with a focus on environmental and social issues. I collaborate with creative teams and established photographers, and I can step in as a video operator, drone pilot, and editor depending on the needs of the production. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…I’m Manuel Montesano, a freelance photographer and videographer based in Bologna. Since 2013, I’ve worked across documentary, corporate, and advertising projects—bringing a human-centered approach to storytelling, often with a focus on environmental and social issues. I collaborate with creative teams and established photographers, and I can step in as a video operator, drone pilot, and editor depending on the needs of the production. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

MANUEL MONTESANO

Videographer, Photographer, Video Editor, +3

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I’m Manuel Montesano, a freelance photographer and videographer based in Bologna. Since 2013, I’ve worked across documentary, corporate, and advertising projects—bringing a human-centered approach to storytelling, often with a focus on environmental and social issues. I collaborate with creative teams and established photographers, and I can step in as a video operator, drone pilot, and editor depending on the needs of the production. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…I’m Manuel Montesano, a freelance photographer and videographer based in Bologna. Since 2013, I’ve worked across documentary, corporate, and advertising projects—bringing a human-centered approach to storytelling, often with a focus on environmental and social issues. I collaborate with creative teams and established photographers, and I can step in as a video operator, drone pilot, and editor depending on the needs of the production. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I’m Manuel Montesano, a freelance photographer and videographer based in Bologna. Since 2013, I’ve worked across documentary, corporate, and advertising projects—bringing a human-centered approach to storytelling, often with a focus on environmental and social issues. I collaborate with creative teams and established photographers, and I can step in as a video operator, drone pilot, and editor depending on the needs of the production.
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Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Beginner

Language

Italian

Fluent

English

Advanced

German

Intermediate

French

Intermediate

Work Experience

Assistant Photographer & Videographer at Davide Monteleone Studio

December 1, 2020 - Present

Videographer and drone operator for the production of the short documentary Genea Illogica (ongoing). Worked as videographer, drone operator, and editor on the short documentary Critical Minerals - Geography of Energy. Supported National Geographic assignments in roles spanning assistant photography and videography, and contributed to video segments for editorials and corporate projects, including studio tasks and post-production.

Teacher of Photography and Filmmaking at Spazio Labo’ and Sugar Paper

March 1, 2019 - Present

Delivered courses and workshops in digital photography, video making, and editing. Served as a tutor for the Master in Architectural Photography at Spazio Labo’.

Video Editing Assistant

September 1, 2018 - October 1, 2019

Assisted editors on short documentary projects, including A Touching Sight and the Senegal/Sicily series, supporting production and editing workflows.

Freelance Photographer & Videographer

January 1, 2013 - Present

Produced video and photography for corporate and advertising campaigns. Collaborated with high-profile photographers, including Davide Monteleone and Evgenia Arbugaeva (Zak+Fox). Worked as video operator, drone pilot, and editor for national and international editorial and advertising projects, and assisted photographers and artists during shoots and studio productions.