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I am Martina Daeder, an experienced Director of Photography and videomaker based in Milano, Italy. Passionate about storytelling through the lens, I collaborate with brands and filmmakers to create compelling documentaries, corporate videos, and social media content. I have a strong background in video production, editing, and photography, always aiming to deliver high-quality and engaging visual content.
Alongside my technical expertise, I embrace the latest AI tools for video and image creation and editing to enhance my work. Founding the collective Filmi Filmmakers Milano reflects my commitment to fostering creative collaboration within the audiovisual community. I enjoy working with teams and constantly improving my craft through varied projects across commercial, documentary, and educational sectors.
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Work Experience
Founder at Filmi Filmmakers Milano
January 1, 2025 - PresentFounded and leading a collective of filmmakers based in Milan to collaborate on creative audiovisual projects. Involved in managing the community and producing collaborative film works since 2025.
Founder at Filmi Filmmakers Milano
January 1, 2025 - PresentFounded and manage Filmi, a collective of filmmakers based in Milan. Leading collaborative film projects and creative vision since 2025.
Videomaker and Video Editor at Pagella Politica
January 1, 2024 - PresentCreating and editing video content for Dora, a platform of on-demand video courses tied to fact-checking projects. Involved since 2024 producing educational and fact-checking related videos.
Videomaker and Video Editor at Pagella Politica (Dora platform)
January 1, 2024 - PresentResponsible for videomaking and video editing for Dora, a platform of on-demand video courses developed by fact-checking projects Pagella Politica and Facta.
Videomaker and Video Editor at Dora (Pagella Politica)
January 1, 2024 - PresentProducing video content for Dora, a platform of on demand video courses connected to fact-checking projects.
Videomaker at The Fork
January 1, 2021 - PresentProducing video content for The Fork's social media pages since 2021.
Videomaker at The Fork
January 1, 2021 - PresentProduced videos for The Fork's social media pages.
Videomaker at The Fork
January 1, 2021 - PresentProducing video content for The Fork social media pages.
Videomaker at Mida S.p.A
January 1, 2020 - PresentProducing video learning materials and corporate videos for Mida S.p.A. Responsible for videography since 2020.
Videomaker at Mida S.p.A
January 1, 2020 - PresentCreate video learning materials and corporate videos for Mida S.p.A.
Videomaker at Mida S.p.A
January 1, 2020 - PresentCreating video learning materials and corporate videos.
Founder at Filmi Filmmakers Milano
January 1, 2020 - PresentFounder of Filmi, a Milan-based collective of filmmakers, creating diverse audiovisual projects.
Operator at FIDAF TV, Seamen TV, Lions TV
December 31, 2019 - August 27, 2025Operated cameras for live streaming of the Italian American Football Championship for Seamen TV and Lions TV from 2017 to 2019.
Director of Photography and Operator at Chora
December 31, 2019 - August 27, 2025Worked on environmental documentaries including 'Montagne di plastica' (2019) and 'Plastic River' (2018-2019) as DOP and operator. Collaborated with director Manuel Camia. Received multiple awards for 'Plastic River.'
Operator at FIDAF TV, Seamen TV, Lions TV
December 31, 2019 - August 27, 2025Operated cameras for live streaming of Italian Football American Championships for three consecutive years.
Director of Photography and Operator at Chora
December 31, 2019 - August 27, 2025Directed photography and operated camera for environmental documentaries such as Montagne di plastica and Plastic River with director Manuel Camia. Both received multiple awards for best short documentary.
Operator at Freeda Media
December 31, 2019 - August 23, 2025Shooting video content for web.
Operator at FIDAF TV, Seamen TV, Lions TV
December 31, 2019 - August 23, 2025Camera operator for live streaming of the Italian American Football Championship.
Director of Photography and Operator at Scuola di teatro Paolo Grassi
December 31, 2019 - August 23, 2025Director of photography and camera operator for short films produced for the acting course at the Paolo Grassi theater school in Milan.
Director of Photography and Operator at Chora
December 31, 2019 - August 23, 2025Director of photography for environmental documentaries 'Montagne di plastica' and 'Plastic River', directed by Manuel Camia.
Operator at Centro Culturale Asteria
December 31, 2018 - August 27, 2025Operated camera for the documentary 'Who’s Romeo' (2018), which won various awards internationally.
Operator at Centro Culturale Asteria
December 31, 2018 - August 27, 2025Worked as camera operator for the documentary Who’s Romeo directed by Giovanni Covini, awarded for best documentary and cinematography at international festivals.
Operator at Dueotto Film
December 31, 2018 - August 23, 2025Camera operator for music videos 'Marta' by Mark De Medici and 'Carta Viola' by Tobe and Tinez feat Disme.
Operator at Centro Culturale Asteria
December 31, 2018 - August 23, 2025Camera operator for documentary 'Who’s Romeo', directed by Giovanni Covini.
Director of Photography and Operator at Schindler S.p.A
January 1, 2017 - PresentProducing corporate videos and commercials as DOP and operator since 2017.
D.O.P and Operator at Mate Agency
January 1, 2017 - PresentProducing video interviews, commercial spots, and corporate videos. Serving as Director of Photography and camera operator since 2017.
Director of Photography and Operator at Schindler S.p.A
January 1, 2017 - PresentProduced corporate videos and spots for Schindler S.p.A.
Director of Photography and Operator at Mate Agency
January 1, 2017 - PresentProduced video interviews, commercial spots, and corporate videos as D.O.P and camera operator.
Director of Photography and Operator at Schindler S.p.A
January 1, 2017 - PresentProducing corporate videos and advertising spots.
Director of Photography and Operator at Mate Agency
January 1, 2017 - PresentProducing video interviews, commercials, and corporate videos.
Videomaker at Olimpia Milano TV
December 31, 2016 - August 27, 2025Filmed and edited content for the official web TV channel of Olimpia Milano basketball in 2016.
Videomaker at Olimpia Milano Tv
December 31, 2016 - August 27, 2025Handled video shooting and editing for the official Olympa Milano Basketball web TV channel.
Videomaker at Olimpia Milano
December 31, 2016 - August 23, 2025Shooting and editing for official Olympic Milano basketball web TV.
Operator at Ruma Entertainment
December 31, 2016 - August 23, 2025Camera operator for short film 'Jonah'.
Education
Diploma triennale di Ripresa e Fotografia at Civica Scuola di Cinema di Milano
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015Laurea triennale in Design degli Interni at Politecnico di Milano
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012Diploma di maturità artistica at Liceo Umberto Boccioni di Milano
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005Diploma triennale in Ripresa e Fotografia at Civica Scuola di Cinema di Milano
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015Laurea triennale in Design degli Interni at Politecnico di Milano
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012Diploma di Maturità Artistica at Liceo Umberto Boccioni di Milano
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005Diploma triennale in Ripresa e Fotografia at Civica Scuola di Cinema di Milano
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015Laurea triennale in Design degli Interni at Politecnico di Milano
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012Diploma di Maturità Artistica at Liceo Umberto Boccioni di Milano
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005Qualifications
Patente B
January 11, 2030 - August 23, 2025Patente B
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025Patente B
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Non-Profit Organization
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