My name is Milena Piccioni and I love to tell stories. Always passionate about art, films and animation, in 2020 I decided to turn my hobby into a profession. I work as a video designer and, over the years, I have enthusiastically learned the various roles in the industry, from the initial idea to video production, collaborating with experienced teams that have helped me grow and learn more and more. I am curious, enjoy working in teams, open to change, and I am eager to gain new experiences to expand my skills.…

Milena Piccioni

My name is Milena Piccioni and I love to tell stories. Always passionate about art, films and animation, in 2020 I decided to turn my hobby into a profession. I work as a video designer and, over the years, I have enthusiastically learned the various roles in the industry, from the initial idea to video production, collaborating with experienced teams that have helped me grow and learn more and more. I am curious, enjoy working in teams, open to change, and I am eager to gain new experiences to expand my skills.…

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My name is Milena Piccioni and I love to tell stories.

Always passionate about art, films and animation, in 2020 I decided to turn my hobby into a profession. I work as a video designer and, over the years, I have enthusiastically learned the various roles in the industry, from the initial idea to video production, collaborating with experienced teams that have helped me grow and learn more and more. I am curious, enjoy working in teams, open to change, and I am eager to gain new experiences to expand my skills.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Video Editor, Camera Operator, Live Director at EIIS - European Institute of Innovation for Sustainability
October 1, 2023 - Present
Live Director, Video Editor and Camera Operator responsible for real-time storytelling, multi-camera directing, on-site shooting, and post-production planning for sustainability-focused projects.
Visual Artist, Motion Graphic Designer, Veejay Artist at Estée Lauder Companies
August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Created motion graphics and visual content
Video Editor at Wow Tapes
August 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Edited video content for various projects, coordinating with producers and clients to deliver polished final products.
Member of the Jury at Young European Video Award Second Edition
April 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
member of the jury evaluating submissions, providing feedback and selecting award recipients to promote young European videography.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in New Art Technologies, Video Design and Filmmaking at IED - Istituto Europeo di Design
October 1, 2020 - July 1, 2023

Qualifications

Winner of the Upfront! Young European Video Award First Edition
November 1, 2020 - February 28, 2021
First Prize for the short film "Disunion"
Honourable Mention for the short story 'Cutter' – Literary Award 'Residenze Gregoriane'
February 1, 2022 - February 28, 2022
Publication in print and online book of the short story 'Seven' by Historica Edizioni
October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Winner of the Literary Award 'Fantasy Short Stories 2024'
October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Professional Training in Generative AI
August 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet
    paper Showreel - 2025

    A collection of my footage from the past few years behind the camera, working as a director and filmmaker.
    Each project has been an adventure - that’s why I love my job.

    paper ACQUA

    A video editorial produced for Yogurt Magazine that explores the relationship between humans and nature.
    I was responsible for directing, writing, and art director.

    paper Chewing-it

    A fashion video made to advertise the two artists’ clothing lines. A colourful, childish and disturbing video.
    I was responsible for directing, editing and art director.

    uniE608 Women in Science
    A video produced for INAF (the National Institute for Astrophysics) for National Women in Science Day. I was responsible for editing and filming. video videoeditor…
    paper Emergency - Afghanistan

    Video showing the situation in Afghanistan, edited for Emergency.