I'm Monica, a photographer, graphic designer, and audiovisual producer. I enjoy working on every stage of a project, from ideas to the final product, creating artistic content and videos hands-on. I founded Materia Viva, a cultural association, and I also design my own jewelry brand, creating, assembling, and showcasing pieces in photos and videos, while managing their Instagram profiles. I’m always looking for inspiring environments where I can grow and contribute creatively.

Monica Silva Coelho

I'm Monica, a photographer, graphic designer, and audiovisual producer. I enjoy working on every stage of a project, from ideas to the final product, creating artistic content and videos hands-on. I founded Materia Viva, a cultural association, and I also design my own jewelry brand, creating, assembling, and showcasing pieces in photos and videos, while managing their Instagram profiles. I’m always looking for inspiring environments where I can grow and contribute creatively.

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I’m Monica, a photographer, graphic designer, and audiovisual producer. I enjoy working on every stage of a project, from ideas to the final product, creating artistic content and videos hands-on.

I founded Materia Viva, a cultural association, and I also design my own jewelry brand, creating, assembling, and showcasing pieces in photos and videos, while managing their Instagram profiles. I’m always looking for inspiring environments where I can grow and contribute creatively.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Beginner
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Projectionist, Cashier at Onde Cinema
January 1, 2025 - Present
Projectionist and cashier.
Director of Photography at Associazione Materia Viva
January 1, 2025 - Present
President and Director of Photography for the association.
Wedding photography assistant at Alina Smit
January 1, 2025 - Present
Assisted wedding photography sessions.
Driver at Piercing (by Margherita Ferri)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Driver for project Piercing.
Driver at La Linea della Palma (by Fulvio Bernasconi)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Driver for project La Linea della Palma.
Runner, Driver, and 3rd Assistant Director at Sabotage (by Alberto Meroni)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Runner, driver, and third assistant director.
Electrician's Assistant at Il Cileno (by Sergio Castro San Martí n)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Electrician's assistant on set.
Live Camerawoman at Emme SA
January 1, 2024 - Present
Live camerawoman for GUESS event.
Stage Electrician at Waterfall (by Thomas Tattarletti)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Stage electrician on Waterfall production.
Piano Camerawoman at Bellinzona U14 Cup (Angelini Service)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Piano camerawoman for Bellinzona U14 Cup.
Colorist at In fondo Valle (Sandra Haltinner Moser)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Colorist on In fondo Valle.
Director of Photography and Colorist at Fuori Campo (Tommaso Bellinzaghi)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
DOP and Colorist on Fuori Campo.

Education

Postgraduate diploma SPD SSS - Film and tv cinematographer at Conservatorio Internazionale di Scienze Audiovisive, Locarno
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Diploma in Visual Design (FILM) at Conservatorio Internazionale di Scienze Audiovisive, Locarno
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Preparatory course certificate at Centro scolastico delle Industrie Artistiche, Lugano
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Postgraduate Diploma SPD SSS - Film and TV Cinematographer at Conservatorio Internazionale di Scienze Audiovisive, Locarno
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Diploma in Visual Design (FILM) at Conservatorio Internazionale di Scienze Audiovisive, Locarno
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Preparatory course certificate at Centro scolastico delle Industrie Artistiche, Lugano
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
AFC and Cantonal Maturity Certificate at Scuola Cantonale di Commercio, Bellinzona
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Preparatory course certificate
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
AFC and Cantonal Maturity Certificate
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Industry Experience

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