Hi, I’m Matthew Castelli, a freelance cinematographer and Director of Photography with a passion for storytelling through images. I’ve worked across a wide range of projects, from feature films and documentaries to commercials and branded content, always focusing on the story and the emotion the visuals convey. I’m based in Florence, Italy and I bring a collaborative, hands-on approach to every shoot, combining solid technical craft with a creative vision to craft authentic atmospheres and compelling frames.

Matteo Castelli

Hi, I’m Matthew Castelli, a freelance cinematographer and Director of Photography with a passion for storytelling through images. I’ve worked across a wide range of projects, from feature films and documentaries to commercials and branded content, always focusing on the story and the emotion the visuals convey. I’m based in Florence, Italy and I bring a collaborative, hands-on approach to every shoot, combining solid technical craft with a creative vision to craft authentic atmospheres and compelling frames.

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Hi, I’m Matthew Castelli, a freelance cinematographer and Director of Photography with a passion for storytelling through images. I’ve worked across a wide range of projects, from feature films and documentaries to commercials and branded content, always focusing on the story and the emotion the visuals convey.

I’m based in Florence, Italy and I bring a collaborative, hands-on approach to every shoot, combining solid technical craft with a creative vision to craft authentic atmospheres and compelling frames.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director of Photography at FrameOut for RS Studio / Corriere della Sera – Italia
July 1, 2025 - Present
FrameOut for RS Studio / Corriere della Sera – Italia; Camera: Canon C40
Director of Photography at Jelly BLOX - Farm Friends
May 1, 2025 - Present
Commercial Production: Mark TV & Communication; Director: Nicola Zanobi; Camera: Red Gemini
Director of Photography at The World of Live Oil
November 1, 2024 - Present
Documentary Production: South Florida PBS – USA
Director of Photography at The Faces of Carmen
July 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Documentary Production: OverTone Films – NY, USA; Director: Hilan Warshaw
Director of Photography at LAFE MINNA
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024
Short film Production: Pink Weapon - Italia; Regina: Nuanda Sheridan; Camera: Sony FX3

Education

Diploma at A.M.E. Agnoletti High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment