I am Donato Pisani, a television director and writer with extensive experience in entertainment, fiction, and corporate communications. Throughout my career, I have directed successful programs for Italy's main networks, including Fuori dal Coro, Pomeriggio 5, Contro corrente, and I have contributed to popular fiction and sitcoms such as Vivere, Centovetrine, and Love Bugs. In parallel, I have developed corporate and institutional projects for companies such as Publitalia, Edison, and Politecnico di Milano, handling direction, concept development, and coordination. With a background as an editor and writer, I combine technical expertise with narrative sensitivity—and I bring these strengths to my teaching activities in television directing and production.…

Donato Pisani

I am Donato Pisani, a television director and writer with extensive experience in entertainment, fiction, and corporate communications. Throughout my career, I have directed successful programs for Italy's main networks, including Fuori dal Coro, Pomeriggio 5, Contro corrente, and I have contributed to popular fiction and sitcoms such as Vivere, Centovetrine, and Love Bugs. In parallel, I have developed corporate and institutional projects for companies such as Publitalia, Edison, and Politecnico di Milano, handling direction, concept development, and coordination. With a background as an editor and writer, I combine technical expertise with narrative sensitivity—and I bring these strengths to my teaching activities in television directing and production.…

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I am Donato Pisani, a television director and writer with extensive experience in entertainment, fiction, and corporate communications.

Throughout my career, I have directed successful programs for Italy’s main networks, including Fuori dal Coro, Pomeriggio 5, Contro corrente, and I have contributed to popular fiction and sitcoms such as Vivere, Centovetrine, and Love Bugs. In parallel, I have developed corporate and institutional projects for companies such as Publitalia, Edison, and Politecnico di Milano, handling direction, concept development, and coordination. With a background as an editor and writer, I combine technical expertise with narrative sensitivity—and I bring these strengths to my teaching activities in television directing and production.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

DIRECTOR TELEVISION PROGRAMS at Pomeriggio 5
January 7, 2024 - June 27, 2025
Directed and produced segments for a leading Italian talk show, overseeing direction, pacing, and coordination across production teams
Director at Fuori dal coro
July 13, 2019 - July 23, 2025
DIRECTOR, CONCEPT AND WRITER
Director at Controcorrente
January 5, 2021 - May 28, 2024
Direction of talk shows/political discussion programmes
Director at Stasera Italia Weekend
December 1, 2018 - December 31, 2023
political talk show
Director at Isola dei Famosi Special Edition
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Directed special edition episodes; involved in concept development and post-production coordination
Director at Cultura Moderna
October 10, 2016 - June 15, 2017
Direction of entertainment and cultural content for Italia 1
Director at Intrattenimento L’Isola dei Famosi Reloaded
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Directed special edition episodes; involved in concept development and post-production coordination.
Director at Intrattenimento Speciale Pino Daniele
January 3, 2016 - January 21, 2016
Director and author of a monograph on a prominent musician
Director / Producer at Cheaters – Tradimenti
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Regia e produzione di documentari per TV8 e Sky.
Director at Extra Show 2
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Regia di segmenti speciali per Mediaset Extra.
Director at Live from Hollywood
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
In regia per lo show Live from Hollywood (Canale 5 / Iris).
Director at Intrattenimento Melo dicono tutti
May 6, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Directed special edition episodes; involved in concept development and post-production coordination.
Director at Buona la Prima
December 31, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Regia di format per Italia 1.
Director at TV Show Scherzi a Parte
December 31, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Regia di Scherzi a Parte su Canale 5.
Director at Candid Camera Grande Bluff
December 31, 2000 - December 31, 2000
direction and concept candid camera with hidden cameras
FICTION at Vivere / Centovetrine / Love Bugs/ Don Luca/Skatenati
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2007
Directed episodes for Italian fiction series and TV movies.
Director at Hamburger (Cortometraggio)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Directed short film Hamburger (cortometraggio).
Director at Politecnico di Milano / Corporate & Event Projects
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Directed events, documentaries and corporate productions for Politecnico di Milano; involved in concept development and production coordination.

Education

Docente di Regia e Produzione Televisiva at IULM Milano
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
Docente di Montaggio e Regia Televisiva at IED e CFTA
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2004
Docente di Regia e Televisiva at IED Milano
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
at Liceo Classico Orazio, Roma
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025

Qualifications

Docente di Regia e Produzione Televisiva
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Docente di Regia e Televisiva
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Telecommunications
    paper Un atteso ritorno

    Trailer ufficiale di “Un atteso ritorno”, con protagonisti Luca Bastianello e la regia di Donato Pisani.
    Scopri un racconto intenso che esplora il valore del ritorno, il filo invisibile che lega passato e presente, e le emozioni di chi decide di tornare per riscattarsi.
    Un viaggio visivo che promette suspense, riflessione e un profondo sguardo sui rapporti umani.

    Official trailer for “Un atteso ritorno”, starring Luca Bastianello and directed by Donato Pisani.
    Experience a compelling story about the power of coming back, the invisible thread between past and present, and the emotions of someone choosing to return for redemption.
    A visual journey filled with suspense, introspection, and a deep look at human relationships.