Curiosity is probably the thread running through everything I do. I'm an animator and visual artist based in Italy, endlessly fascinated by the different ways an idea wants to exist. Rather than developing a signature technique, I've always been more interested in finding the one that belongs to the story itself. I don't fall in love with techniques. I fall in love with ideas. Then I go looking for the language that can give them a voice. Sometimes that means stop motion. Sometimes 2D animation, mixed media or 3D. Sometimes something in between. And sometimes something never done before. I believe that every idea deserves its own way of being brought to life. Over the years my work has moved between independent films, commissioned projects and immersive installations, receiving international awards along the way.

Francesca Guiotto

Curiosity is probably the thread running through everything I do. I'm an animator and visual artist based in Italy, endlessly fascinated by the different ways an idea wants to exist. Rather than developing a signature technique, I've always been more interested in finding the one that belongs to the story itself. I don't fall in love with techniques. I fall in love with ideas. Then I go looking for the language that can give them a voice. Sometimes that means stop motion. Sometimes 2D animation, mixed media or 3D. Sometimes something in between. And sometimes something never done before. I believe that every idea deserves its own way of being brought to life. Over the years my work has moved between independent films, commissioned projects and immersive installations, receiving international awards along the way.

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Curiosity is probably the thread running through everything I do.

I’m an animator and visual artist based in Italy, endlessly fascinated by the different ways an idea wants to exist. Rather than developing a signature technique, I’ve always been more interested in finding the one that belongs to the story itself.

I don’t fall in love with techniques. I fall in love with ideas. Then I go looking for the language that can give them a voice.

Sometimes that means stop motion. Sometimes 2D animation, mixed media or 3D. Sometimes something in between. And sometimes something never done before. I believe that every idea deserves its own way of being brought to life.

Over the years my work has moved between independent films, commissioned projects and immersive installations, receiving international awards along the way.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Animator and Visual Artist
January 1, 2017 - Present
Directed and produced audiovisual projects from concept to delivery. Handles direction, animation, storytelling, and project management independently and in team settings.
Freelance Videomaker
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Directed and produced corporate, creative, and promotional video contents, including editing and post-production to meet project goals.
3D Artist at Studio 3D Cad (Architectural Renders), Trissino (Italy)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Produced high-quality 3D architectural renders with a focus on realistic lighting, textures, and spatial storytelling for architectural firms.
Animator & VFX Artist at Kinarto, Trissino (Italy)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Created 2D/3D animations and visual effects for multimedia projects. Collaborated with clients and teams to achieve project goals and deliver animation/VFX assets.
3D Artist at Studio 3D Cad
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Produced high-quality 3D architectural renders with realistic lighting, textures, and spatial storytelling for architectural firms.
Animator & VFX Artist at Kinarto
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Created 2D/3D animations and visual effects for multimedia projects, collaborating closely with clients and teams to deliver against goals.
DOP (internship) at TV Italia 7Gold, Telepadova SPA, Padua (Italy)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Assisted in cinematography, lighting, and framing for television productions, gaining hands-on experience with studio setups and camera/lighting workflows.
DOP (internship) at TV Italia 7Gold, Telepadova SPA
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Assisted with cinematography, lighting, framing, and studio setups for television productions, gaining hands-on experience in DOP workflows.

Education

Master in “3d Character Animation” at The Animation Workshop, Viborg
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Master in “Stop motion Animation” at Barreira Arte y Diseño
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Master in DOP for television (with internship) at IRIGEM Rosà and Padua
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor's Degree in Visual and Performing Arts at IUAV
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Scientific High school Diploma in Environmental Chemistry at ITISVEM
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

IELTS General Training Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2026
School level spoken Spanish (good understanding)
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services