25 years old film student and aspiring film journalist with experience in film criticism, festival environments, and audiovisual production. Experienced in writing, interviewing, and producing audiovisual content, with experience in collaborative media projects. Interested in exploring cinema both as an artistic form and as a cultural discourse, through writing, interviews, and critical dialogue with filmmakers and audiences.

GIA COMO PAND OLFI

25 years old film student and aspiring film journalist with experience in film criticism, festival environments, and audiovisual production. Experienced in writing, interviewing, and producing audiovisual content, with experience in collaborative media projects. Interested in exploring cinema both as an artistic form and as a cultural discourse, through writing, interviews, and critical dialogue with filmmakers and audiences.

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25 years old film student and aspiring film journalist with experience in film criticism,
festival environments, and audiovisual production. Experienced in writing,
interviewing, and producing audiovisual content, with experience in collaborative
media projects. Interested in exploring cinema both as an artistic form and as a
cultural discourse, through writing, interviews, and critical dialogue with filmmakers
and audiences.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Youth Jury Member at Visioni dal Mondo Film Festival
July 1, 2025 - Present
Member of the youth jury; contributed to the evaluation and discussion of films within an academic context.
Assistant Director at Natia Docu Film Srl
May 20, 2025 - July 20, 2025
Worked as assistant director to Giuseppe Carri in the production of the short film 'Tutte le cose perdute' as part of the Napoli 2050 program; the short film is being distributed.
Assistant Director and Postproduction at Natia Docu Film Srl
May 20, 2025 - July 20, 2025
Worked as assistant director to Giuseppe Carreri in the production of the short film 'Tutte le cose perdute' as part of the Napoli 2050 program. The short film is being distributed.
Assistant Director and Post-production at Napoli 2050 Program
May 20, 2025 - July 20, 2025
Assistant director and postproduction for the short film Tutte cose perdute; collaboration with the production team for the Napoli 2050 program.
Assistant director and post-production (documentary/short film) at Natia Document Film Srl
May 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Assisted with production and post-production for the short film “Tutt el e cose perdute”, part of the “Napoli 2050” program, supporting production activities and post workflows.
Assistant Director at Natia DocuFilm Srl
May 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Assistant director to Giuseppe Carreri in the production of the short film 'Tutte le cose perdute' as part of the Napoli 2050 program; short film distributed.
TFF Academy Internship at Trieste Film Festival
January 20, 2025 - Present
TFF Academy internship; attended Trieste Film Festival, screenings, master classes, and meetings with industry figures.
Screenings, jury participation, academy intern (film festival) at TFF Academy / Trieste Film Festival
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Participated in screenings, masterclasses, and meetings with industry figures for the Trieste Film Festival. Included jury-related activities (festival programs and discussions).
Video/film juror at Fantasticon Film Fest / Visioni dal Mondo Film Festival (youth jury) / international film festivals
June 1, 2024 - Present
Jury member across academic/youth contexts and international film festivals, contributing to evaluation and discussion of films in academic and festival settings.
Reporter and Editor (Internship) at Teatro alla Scala
October 20, 2023 - May 20, 2024
Participated in production and editing of promotional trailers and artist interviews; collaborated with the video production office of IULM University.
Assistant director (short film production support) at Teatro alla Scala / IU LMU University media team (collaboration)
October 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Internship supporting promotional trailer production and artist interviews for the opera season at Teatro alla Scala in collaboration with the IU LMU University video production office.
Scouting lead at Corbetta 1 Scout Group
September 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Planned educational program and organized activities. Managed a group of about 30 adolescents aged 12–16.
Scout Leader at Corbetta 1 Scout Group
September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2023
Planned educational program and organized activities; led a group of approximately 30 adolescents aged 12 to 16.
Assistant at Area Casa d'Aste
January 20, 2021 - Present
Managing international online platforms for live auctions; overseeing client reception and exhibition setup.
Assistant at Area Casa d'Asta Abbiate Grasso (MI)
January 20, 2021 - Present
Managing international platforms for real-time online auctions; assisting with client reception and supporting the installation and organization of exhibition displays.
Platform assistant / international auction support at Area Casa d’Aste
January 1, 2021 - Present
Managed international platforms for real-time online auctions for an auction house, and supported client reception plus installation and organization of exhibition displays.
Assistant, Area Casa d'Aste at Area Casa d'Aste (Auction House)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Managed international platforms for real-time online auctions; assisted with client reception and organization of exhibition displays.

Education

Laurea at Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca
September 20, 2015 - June 20, 2020
Master's degree at IULM University
September 20, 2023 - March 20, 2026
Master's at IU LMU University, Milan
September 20, 2023 - March 20, 2026
Bachelor at Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca
September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2020
Diploma di maturità classica at Liceo Classico Quasimodo, Magenta (MI)
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026
Master at IULM University, Milan
September 1, 2023 - March 1, 2026
Master's degree in Audiovisual Production (cum laude) at IULM University, Milan
September 20, 2023 - March 20, 2026
High School Diploma at Liceo Salvator Quasimodo, Magenta
September 20, 2015 - June 20, 2020
Master's degree at IU LMU University, Milan
September 20, 2023 - March 20, 2026
Bachelor's degree at Milano Bicocca University
September 20, 2015 - June 20, 2020
High school (study abroad) at Leo High School (study abroad)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Laurea (Bachelor) - Milano-Bicocca
September 20, 2015 - June 20, 2020
Master's Degree - IULM University
September 20, 2023 - March 20, 2026
Master's degree in Audiovisual Production (cum laude)
September 20, 2023 - March 20, 2026
High School Diploma
September 20, 2015 - June 20, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other, Non-Profit Organization