I am a young director who made my first short film at the age of 14, which was selected for Schweizer Jugendfilmtage. I have since directed award‑winning work and collaborated on various film projects across Europe. In 2023 I directed Jaima, a short film that was selected and awarded at several European festivals, including Locarno Film Festival and Fribourg Film Festival, and I continue to develop and edit audiovisual content as a freelancer.

Francesco Pereira de Filippis

I am a young director who made my first short film at the age of 14, which was selected for Schweizer Jugendfilmtage. I have since directed award‑winning work and collaborated on various film projects across Europe. In 2023 I directed Jaima, a short film that was selected and awarded at several European festivals, including Locarno Film Festival and Fribourg Film Festival, and I continue to develop and edit audiovisual content as a freelancer.

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I am a young director who made my first short film at the age of 14, which was selected for Schweizer Jugendfilmtage. I have since directed award‑winning work and collaborated on various film projects across Europe.
In 2023 I directed Jaima, a short film that was selected and awarded at several European festivals, including Locarno Film Festival and Fribourg Film Festival, and I continue to develop and edit audiovisual content as a freelancer.

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Language

English
Advanced
German
Intermediate
Italian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Director / Screenwriter at CISA and EFA
December 31, 2024 - August 16, 2025
Directed and wrote "Jaima," a documentary short film shot in Algeria. The film was selected and awarded at several European festivals including the Locarno Film Festival, FIF, and FFDUL. Mentored by director Daniele Incalcaterra.
Director / Editor / Camera, lighting, sound and creative production assistant; subtitle translator; editing assistant at Various productions including short film Metropole
January 1, 2022 - Present
Contributed as director, editor, and assistant in creative production roles. Assisted in editing for the short film "Metropole," directed by Theo Kunz, which was nominated at the 2024 Locarno Film Festival.
Assistant Editor at Stars (fiction short film produced by CISA)
December 31, 2021 - August 16, 2025
Assistant editor for the fiction short film "Stars," starring Nicola Stravalaci. Mentored by director Duccio Chiarini. The film was produced in 2021.
Video Maker at Locarno Film Festival
December 31, 2023 - August 16, 2025
Responsible for conceptualization, development, recording, and editing of audiovisual content for the Locarno Film Festival program between 2021 and 2023.
Freelancer
January 1, 2023 - Present
Ongoing freelance film directing, editing, and audiovisual content creation since 2023.
Director / Screenwriter at Jaima (short film)
December 31, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Directed a documentary short shot in Algeria; produced by CISA and EFA. The project was selected and awarded at several European festivals, including Locarno Film Festival and Fribourg Film Festival. Mentored by director Daniele Incalcaterra.
Video Maker at Locarno Film Festival
December 31, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Conceptualization, development, recording, and editing of audiovisual content for the Locarno Film Festival program. Designer diploma in Visual Design completed during this period.
Video Editor / Assistant Editor at STARS
December 31, 2021 - October 13, 2025
Video editing (PR, DaVinci) and assistant editor; supported by strong technical knowledge in photography.
Freelancer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Freelance director, editor, and producer work for film and audiovisual projects across Europe.

Education

Film maker and TV film maker, dipl. SP DS at SP DS
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Designer dipl. SSS in Visual Design at SSS
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
AFC Multimedia Electronics Technician SA at SAM
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2025
Diploma in Directing at SPDS
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services