Professional filmmaker. I have strong background in commercial cinematography, working on high-end projects in Milan and Amsterdam as a lighter and camera operator. Experienced in both large and small-scale productions, I’m highly adaptable and now focus on AI-driven content creation and live videomaking. I’ve also specialized in VFX to stay ahead in the new era of machine learning filmmaking.…

Matteo Bonatti

Professional filmmaker. I have strong background in commercial cinematography, working on high-end projects in Milan and Amsterdam as a lighter and camera operator. Experienced in both large and small-scale productions, I’m highly adaptable and now focus on AI-driven content creation and live videomaking. I’ve also specialized in VFX to stay ahead in the new era of machine learning filmmaking.…

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Professional filmmaker. I have strong background in commercial cinematography, working on high-end projects in Milan and Amsterdam as a lighter and camera operator. Experienced in both large and small-scale productions, I’m highly adaptable and now focus on AI-driven content creation and live videomaking. I’ve also specialized in VFX to stay ahead in the new era of machine learning filmmaking.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Catalan; Valencian
Advanced
Dutch
Beginner

Work Experience

Best Boy (Lighting) at Pomellato
October 1, 2022 - October 11, 2025
Social campaign for Pomellato shot in Milan; handled the lighting setup.
Gaffer at Ramzen
October 1, 2022 - October 11, 2025
Social campaign for Ramzen shot in Apulia; handled the lighting setup.
Lighting Technician at Mollie
September 1, 2022 - October 11, 2025
Commercial for Mollie shot in Amsterdam; handled the lighting setup.
Filmmaker at The Pitch Show
June 1, 2022 - October 11, 2025
Live camera shooting; editing and color grading on DaVinci Resolve.
Gaffer at Valentino
August 1, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Social media campaign for Maison Valentino shot in Paris; handled the lighting setup.
Lighting Technician at Longchamp
June 1, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Lighting setup for a fashion/advertising shoot.
Lighting Technician at SAP Film
April 1, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Lighting setup for SAP campaign directed by Arjen Schote; handled the lighting setup.
Lighting Technician at SAP Film
September 1, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Lighting setup for SAP campaign directed by Arjen Schote; handled the lighting setup.
Director of Photography at Mydrama - L'una di notte
August 1, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Music video clip for X Factor finalist artist.
Director of Photography at Estremi Rimedi
January 1, 2022 - October 11, 2025
Web series with millions of views on Facebook; directed photography; shooting and post-production in DaVinci Resolve.
Gaffer at Ricci
May 1, 2022 - October 11, 2025
Gaffer for Ricci shot in Milan.
Gaffer at White-Sign of the Times
May 1, 2020 - October 11, 2025
Gaffer for Whiteshot in Milan; handled the lighting setup.
Light Technician at Vander Valk
November 1, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Lighting technician for Spark on a British television crime drama series; handled the lighting setup.
Light Technician at Pernot Ricardo
July 1, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Spark on a commercial for Pernot Ricardo shot in Amsterdam; handled the lighting setup.
Light Technician at Tweede Hans
May 1, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Dutch television comedy series; handled the lighting setup.
Lighting Technician at Wind Tre
November 1, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Commercial for Winds shot in Milan; handled the lighting setup.

Education

Degree in Cinematography at Scuola Civica Luchino Visconti
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Master's Degree in VFX
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment