I am a 3D Artist and Tech Lead with a strong background in 3D modeling, animation, texturing, shading, rigging, rendering, storyboard adaptation, and 2D and 3D visual effects. My professional training at ITS Apulia Digital and Animatà Academy has allowed me to combine technical precision with a strong interest in visual storytelling, contributing to animation productions, short films, educational content, logos, and interactive museum assets.…

Mario Prenna

I am a 3D Artist and Tech Lead with a strong background in 3D modeling, animation, texturing, shading, rigging, rendering, storyboard adaptation, and 2D and 3D visual effects. My professional training at ITS Apulia Digital and Animatà Academy has allowed me to combine technical precision with a strong interest in visual storytelling, contributing to animation productions, short films, educational content, logos, and interactive museum assets.…

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I am a 3D Artist and Tech Lead with a strong background in 3D modeling, animation, texturing, shading, rigging, rendering, storyboard adaptation, and 2D and 3D visual effects. My professional training at ITS Apulia Digital and Animatà Academy has allowed me to combine technical precision with a strong interest in visual storytelling, contributing to animation productions, short films, educational content, logos, and interactive museum assets.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

3D and 2D Supervisor at Nasse Animation Studio and Corepla
January 1, 2026 - Present
Supervised the 3D pipeline and 2D VFX for the COREPLALAND project.
3D Artist at Nasse Animation Studio
January 1, 2026 - Present
Developed 3D environments for layouts and backgrounds.
3D Storyboard Adaptation Coordinator at Nasse Animation Studio, RAI, MAD Entertainment, Eagle Original Content
January 1, 2026 - Present
Coordinated and developed the adaptation of storyboards into a 3D environment for pre-production.
3D Artist and Tech Lead at Nasse Animation Studio
October 21, 2025 - July 21, 2026
Created 3D models and animations while coordinating animation, modelling, texturing, shading and VFX teams. Served as a liaison between artists and production during the development of 3D storyboards and supervised interns. Contributed to the 3D storyboard adaptation for pre-production involving RAI, MAD Entertainment and Eagle Original Content; developed 3D environments for layouts and backgrounds; supervised the 3D and 2D VFX pipeline for COREPLALAND; provided technical assistance for SOGNANDO PICCINNI; created animated scenes for the NICOPO' series; designed and animated the GREEN SCIENCE WITH GRETA logo; created traditional animation for the PLAY WITH PEPO logo; and modelled 3D assets for an interactive table at Museo di Palazzo Pantaleo.
Traditional Animator at Nasse Animation Studio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Created the traditional animation for the PLAY WITH PEPO series logo.
Logo Designer and Animator at Nasse Animation Studio, Legambiente and Turtle Nest
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and animated the logo for the GREEN SCIENCE WITH GRETA series.
2D Animator at Nasse Animation Studio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Created animated scenes for the episode PALLONCINI IN FUGA E L'ACQUA SCOMPARSA of the NICOPO' series.
Technical Assistant at Nasse Animation Studio and Fondazione Petruzzelli
January 1, 2025 - Present
Provided technical assistance for the production of the short film SOGNANDO PICCINNI.

Education

3D Artist at ITS Apulia Digital
October 30, 2023 - November 25, 2025
Professional Training Course in Storyboarding for Animated Films at Animatà Academy
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Engineering studies, 66 CFU completed at Politecnico di Milano and Politecnico di Bari
January 1, 2016 - September 1, 2026
Scientific High School Diploma at Liceo Scientifico Aristosseno
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016
Cambridge Advanced C1 at Cambridge English, University of Cambridge
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026
ECDL at AICA
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026
3D Artist at ITS Apulia Digital
October 30, 2023 - November 25, 2025
Professional Training Course in Storyboarding for Animated Films at Animatà Academy
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
University studies in Engineering, 66 CFU completed at Politecnico di Milano and Politecnico di Bari
January 1, 2016 - September 1, 2026
Scientific High School Diploma at Liceo Aristosseno
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Cambridge Preliminary English Test (PET) B1
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026
Cambridge First Certificate in English (FIRST) B2
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) C1
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026
ECDL
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026
Driving Licence B
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026
Cambridge Advanced English C1
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026
Cambridge First Certificate in English B2
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026
Cambridge Preliminary English Test B1
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026
ECDL
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026
Italian Driving Licence B
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Computers & Electronics

Skills

Experience Level