I am Carlo Crapanzano, a Milan-born editor, producer and writer with a long career spanning advertising, cinema and television. After an internship as a copywriter, I joined Mercurio Cinematografica and Miss Edit, where I discovered editing as my core passion and gradually expanded into producing, screenwriting and directing. My work has included projects such as the Mare Domani commercial I directed for MTV, which made the Cannes shortlist. Since 2010 I have worked as a freelance producer and editor for major agencies, collaborating with Bayer, Costa Smeralda and The Vortex, among others. Since 2018 I have also been teaching editing and videomaking at Marangoni. I enjoy guiding teams and transforming ideas into polished storytelling for a variety of clients and formats.

Carlo Crapanzano

I am Carlo Crapanzano, a Milan-born editor, producer and writer with a long career spanning advertising, cinema and television. After an internship as a copywriter, I joined Mercurio Cinematografica and Miss Edit, where I discovered editing as my core passion and gradually expanded into producing, screenwriting and directing. My work has included projects such as the Mare Domani commercial I directed for MTV, which made the Cannes shortlist. Since 2010 I have worked as a freelance producer and editor for major agencies, collaborating with Bayer, Costa Smeralda and The Vortex, among others. Since 2018 I have also been teaching editing and videomaking at Marangoni. I enjoy guiding teams and transforming ideas into polished storytelling for a variety of clients and formats.

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I am Carlo Crapanzano, a Milan-born editor, producer and writer with a long career spanning advertising, cinema and television. After an internship as a copywriter, I joined Mercurio Cinematografica and Miss Edit, where I discovered editing as my core passion and gradually expanded into producing, screenwriting and directing. My work has included projects such as the Mare Domani commercial I directed for MTV, which made the Cannes shortlist.

Since 2010 I have worked as a freelance producer and editor for major agencies, collaborating with Bayer, Costa Smeralda and The Vortex, among others. Since 2018 I have also been teaching editing and videomaking at Marangoni. I enjoy guiding teams and transforming ideas into polished storytelling for a variety of clients and formats.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Copywriter Intern at Ata de Martini & C.
December 31, 2000 - August 28, 2025
Completed an internship as a copywriter, gaining foundational experience in advertising and content creation.
Editor and Production Assistant at Mercurio Cinematografica and Miss Edit
December 31, 2000 - August 28, 2025
Worked in film production with a focus on editing, identifying montage as my key area of interest.
Editor at Cut (part of Anteprima Group)
September 30, 2002 - August 28, 2025
Joined Cut to focus on editing work following the group's expansion.
Freelance Editor at Anteprima Video and Flying
June 30, 2003 - August 28, 2025
Worked freelance as an editor on various projects. Additionally, taught photography at Istituto Maffeo Vegio.
Producer at Ata de Martini & C.
June 30, 2004 - August 28, 2025
Returned as a producer for the office cinema division, managing production activities.
Avid Editor at Anteprima Group
December 31, 2005 - August 28, 2025
Worked as an Avid editor, alongside consulting as a producer and editor for Arnold World Wide and as a screenwriter, director, and editor for Ambrosini e Associati.
Consultant Producer and Editor at Arnold Worldwide Italy
December 31, 2009 - August 28, 2025
Full-time consultant responsible for the cinema office. Engaged in producing, editing, directing, and copywriting. Notable project includes the MTV spot 'Mare Domani' shortlisted at Cannes.
Freelance Producer and Editor at Various Agencies and Production/Postproduction Companies
January 1, 2010 - Present
Freelance producer and editor for multiple agencies including Publicis, DDB, BBDO, and more. Also a teacher since 2018 for editing and videomaking courses at Marangoni, working with clients like Bayer, Costa Smeralda, and The Vortex.
Copywriter Intern at Ata de Martini & C.
December 31, 2000 - August 28, 2025
Completed an internship as a copywriter, gaining initial experience in the advertising and production sector.
Video Editor at Mercurio Cinematografica and Miss Edit
December 31, 2000 - August 28, 2025
Worked in video editing, discovering a strong interest and focus in this sector while supporting production projects.
Video Editor at Cut company (Anteprima group)
September 30, 2002 - August 28, 2025
Joined the newly opened Cut company by the Anteprima group, continuing work on editing projects.
Freelance Editor at Anteprima and Flying production company
June 30, 2003 - August 28, 2025
Embarked on a freelance editing career working primarily for Anteprima and Flying production company; taught photography course for the Municipality of Lodi at Maffeo Vegio institute.
TV Head Producer at Ata de Martini & C.
June 30, 2004 - August 28, 2025
Rehired as TV head producer, overseeing television production projects.
Avid Editor at Anteprima group
December 31, 2005 - August 28, 2025
Returned to Anteprima group as an Avid editor, managing numerous commercials mainly for McCann advertising agency along with consultancy activities for Arnold Worldwide agency and Ambrosini e Associati events agency.
Head of Cinema Consultant at Arnold Worldwide Italy
December 31, 2009 - August 28, 2025
Worked full-time as a consultant responsible for producing, editing, and directing cinema-related projects, frequently contributing at the copy level.
Freelance Producer and Editor at Various international advertising agencies and production/post-production houses
January 1, 2010 - Present
Operated as a freelance producer and editor collaborating with international advertising agencies and production/post-production companies.
Tutor - Video Editing and Videomaking at Istituto Marangoni Milan
November 1, 2018 - Present
Since November 2018, engaged as a tutor teaching video editing and videomaking.
Internship - Copywriter at Ata de Martini & C.
December 31, 2000 - October 1, 2025
Internship as copywriter; foundation for later focus on editing and production.
Editor / Producer at Mercurio Cinematografica; Miss Edit
December 31, 2001 - October 1, 2025
Joined production companies; editing emerged as the primary field.
Editor at Cut (Anteprima group)
September 1, 2002 - October 1, 2025
Joined when the Anteprima group opened Cut; editor.
Freelance Editor at Anteprima Video; Flying
June 30, 2003 - October 1, 2025
Freelance editing; taught a photography course at the Maffeo Vegio institute.
Producer - Cinema Department at Ata de Martini & C.
June 30, 2004 - October 1, 2025
Producer for cinema department.
Avid Editor at Anteprima group
December 31, 2005 - October 1, 2025
Avid editor; consulted as producer/editor for Arnold World Wide; screenwriter/director/editor for Ambrosini e Associati.
Consultant Producer / Editor at Arnold Worldwide Italy
December 31, 2005 - October 1, 2025
Limited-time consultant producer and editor; occasional copywriter contributions.
Screenwriter / Director / Editor at Ambrosini e Associati
December 31, 2005 - October 1, 2025
Screenwriter, director, and editor for the event agency.
Head of Cinema Department (Consultant) at Arnold Worldwide Italy
December 31, 2009 - October 1, 2025
Producing, editing, and directing; occasional copywriter contributions. Mare Domani MTV commercial shortlisted at Cannes.
Freelance Producer and Editor at Various agencies (Publicis, DDB, BBDO, Independents, VML, Marani, MullenLowe, Newton, Red Cell, TBWA, New Avana, MovieMagic, 3Dvision, Jumble, PostAtomic, Hogarth Worldwide Italy)
January 1, 2010 - Present
Freelance producer and editor for a wide range of advertising agencies and production/post-production companies.
Instructor / Lecturer at Marangoni
November 1, 2018 - Present
Teaching courses in editing and videomaking.
Copywriter (Intern) at Ata de Martini & C.
December 31, 2000 - October 1, 2025
Internship in copywriting; initial foray into advertising and production.
Editor at Mercurio Cinematografica
September 30, 2001 - October 1, 2025
Joined production company; editing became the primary field of interest.
Editor at Cut (Anteprima Group)
September 30, 2002 - October 1, 2025
Began with Anteprima Group at the Cut company; worked as editor.
Freelance Editor at Self-employed / Anteprima Video and Flying
June 30, 2003 - October 1, 2025
Freelance editor; also taught photography at the Maffeo Vegio institute.
Producer (Cinema Department) at Ata de Martini & C.
June 30, 2004 - October 1, 2025
Producer for the cinema department.
Avid Editor at Anteprima Group
December 31, 2005 - October 1, 2025
Returned to Anteprima Group as an Avid editor; also acted as consultant producer and editor for Arnold World Wide; screenwriter, director, and editor for Ambrosini e Associati.
Head of Cinema Department; Consultant at Arnold Worldwide Italy
December 31, 2009 - October 1, 2025
Full-time consultant; producing, editing, directing; occasional copywriting; Mare Domani for MTV Cannes shortlist.
Freelance Producer & Editor at Various Agencies (Publicis, DDB, BBDO, Independents, VML, Marani, MullenLowe, Newton, Red Cell, TBWA, New Avana, MovieMagic, 3Dvision, Jumble, Postatomic, Hogarth Worldwide Italy)
January 1, 2010 - Present
Freelance producer and editor for a range of advertising agencies and production/post-production companies; direct work with clients such as Bayer, Costa Smeralda, The Vortex.
Lecturer / Instructor at Marangoni
November 1, 2018 - Present
Teaching editing and videomaking courses.

Education

Laurea in Filologia Classica at Università Statale di Milano
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
Degree in Classical Philology at State University of Milan
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
Degree in Classical Philology at University of Milan
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Degree in Classical Philology at University of Milan
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025

Qualifications

First prize for thesis by Provincia di Asti
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
First Prize of the Province of Asti for Thesis
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Other