I'm a documentary researcher and photojournalist with over 10 years of experience in image-based storytelling, academic collaboration, and field research. I specialize in visual narratives that blend media production with social inquiry, particularly within research-creation contexts. I’m trilingual (EN/FR/IT) with strong archival, visual analysis, and production coordination skills. I’ve collaborated across academic, NGO, and production environments, coordinating multilingual teams and delivering research-informed visuals for conferences, screenings, and campaigns. I’m passionate about accessible storytelling, ethical sourcing, and bridging documentary practice with social impact.

ROBERTO NERVI

I'm a documentary researcher and photojournalist with over 10 years of experience in image-based storytelling, academic collaboration, and field research. I specialize in visual narratives that blend media production with social inquiry, particularly within research-creation contexts. I’m trilingual (EN/FR/IT) with strong archival, visual analysis, and production coordination skills. I’ve collaborated across academic, NGO, and production environments, coordinating multilingual teams and delivering research-informed visuals for conferences, screenings, and campaigns. I’m passionate about accessible storytelling, ethical sourcing, and bridging documentary practice with social impact.

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I’m a documentary researcher and photojournalist with over 10 years of experience in image-based storytelling, academic collaboration, and field research. I specialize in visual narratives that blend media production with social inquiry, particularly within research-creation contexts. I’m trilingual (EN/FR/IT) with strong archival, visual analysis, and production coordination skills.

I’ve collaborated across academic, NGO, and production environments, coordinating multilingual teams and delivering research-informed visuals for conferences, screenings, and campaigns. I’m passionate about accessible storytelling, ethical sourcing, and bridging documentary practice with social impact.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Research Collaborator & TA at UQAM & Labdoc (Laboratoire de recherche - création sur le documentaire)
January 1, 2024 - September 10, 2025
Collaborated with Labdoc research-creation projects at Université du Québec à Montréal, supporting documentary-based academic productions. Coordinated postproduction timelines and deliverables for conferences and screenings in Montreal and abroad. Facilitated bilingual (EN/FR) workshops and visual research labs on film, photography, and non-fiction storytelling.
Creative Specialist, Marketing at Bicycles Quilicot
January 1, 2023 - September 10, 2025
Directed visual production for national marketing campaigns of one Quebec’s largest bicycle retail groups. Collaborated with internal creative teams to develop branded video, photography, and digital storytelling content. Oversaw web standards and ensured visual consistency across company’s web site, blog, and social platforms.
Creative Consultant at Canada (BC, QC)
January 1, 2018 - September 10, 2025
Assisted with narrative structure and visual coherence in multimedia storytelling projects. Produced visual research materials, documentation, and asset roadmaps.
Founder at Media Production Company
January 1, 2014 - September 10, 2025
Produced and directed short films and branded campaigns for corporate and cultural organizations in Italy. Collaborated on set for UK productions (LFA, Magician Pictures LTD, Dan Turner). Developed and delivered advocacy content in collaboration with local non-profits and international partners (e.g., The North Face, Salewa). Coordinated multilingual film crews, managed budgets, and negotiated with editors, colorists, and composers.
Photographer at Freelance, on call
January 1, 2014 - September 10, 2025
Produced documentary photography and short video essays on social issues across the territory. Combined stills, audio, and video to develop human-centered narratives for editorial (Qui Bergamo magazine, Agenzia Contrasto) and institutional audiences (CN SAS Alpine Rescue Team).
Research Collaborator & TA at Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) & Labdoc (Laboratoire de recherche - création sur le documentaire)
January 1, 2024 - September 10, 2025
Collaborated with Labdoc research-creation projects at Université du Québec à Montréal, supporting documentary-based academic productions. Coordinated postproduction timelines and deliverables for conferences and screenings in Montreal and abroad. Facilitated bilingual (EN/FR) workshops and visual research labs on film, photography, and non-fiction storytelling.
Creative Specialist, Marketing at Bicycles Quilicot
January 1, 2023 - September 10, 2025
Directed visual production for national marketing campaigns of one Quebec’s largest bicycle retail groups. Collaborated with internal creative teams to develop branded video, photography, and digital storytelling content. Oversaw web standards and ensured visual consistency across company’s web site, blog, and social platforms.
Creative Consultant at Canada (BC, QC) – Various Projects
January 1, 2018 - September 10, 2025
Assisted with narrative structure and visual coherence in multi-media storytelling projects. Produced visual research materials, documentation, and asset roadmaps.
Founder at Media Production Company (Italy, UK)
January 1, 2014 - September 10, 2025
Produced and directed short films and branded campaigns for corporate and cultural organizations in Italy. Collaborated on set for UK productions (LFA, Magician Pictures LTD, Dan Turner). Developed and delivered advocacy content in collaboration with local non-profits and international partners (e.g. The North Face, Salewa). Coordinated multilingual film crews, managed budgets, and negotiated with editors, colorists, and composers.
Photographer at Freelance, on call – Italy
January 1, 2014 - September 10, 2025
Produced documentary photography and short video essays on social issues across the territory. Combined stills, audio, and video to develop human-centered narratives for editorial (Qui Bergamo magazine, Agenzia Contrasto) and institutional audiences (CN SAS Alpine Rescue Team).
Research Collaborator & TA at Labdoc (Laboratoire de recherche - création sur le documentaire) / Université du Québec à Montréal
January 1, 2024 - September 10, 2025
Collaborated on Labdoc research-creation projects supporting documentary-based academic productions; coordinated postproduction timelines and deliverables for conferences and screenings in Montreal and abroad; facilitated bilingual (EN/FR) workshops and visual research labs on film, photography, and non-fiction storytelling.
Creative Specialist, Marketing at Bicycles Quilicot
January 1, 2023 - September 10, 2025
Directed visual production for national marketing campaigns for one of Quebec’s largest bicycle retail groups; collaborated with internal creative teams to develop branded video, photography, and digital storytelling content; oversaw web standards and visual consistency across the company’s website, blog, and social platforms.
Creative Consultant at Canada (BC, QC) / Freelance
January 1, 2018 - September 10, 2025
Assisted with narrative structure and visual coherence in multimedia storytelling projects; produced visual research materials, documentary content, and asset roadmaps.
Founder at Media Production Company
January 1, 2014 - September 10, 2025
Produced and directed short films and branded campaigns for corporate and cultural organizations in Italy; collaborated on UK productions (LFA, Magician Pictures LTD, Dan Turner); developed advocacy content in collaboration with local non-profits and international partners; coordinated multilingual film crews, managed budgets, and negotiated with editors, colorists, and composers.
Photographer at Freelance, Italy
January 1, 2014 - September 10, 2025
Produced documentary photography and short video essays on social issues across the territory; combined stills, audio, and video to develop human-centered narratives for editorial and institutional audiences (Qui Bergamo magazine, Agenzia Contrasto) and for field teams (CN SAS Alpine Rescue Team).

Education

Master of Arts in Communications (Cinéma et Images en mouvement) at Université du Québec à Montréal
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at Università degli Studi di Milano
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Diploma in Film Production at Vancouver Film School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Master of Arts in Communication (Cinéma et Images en mouvement) at Université du Québec à Montréal
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at Università degli Studi di Milano
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Diploma in Film Production at Vancouver Film School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Master of Arts in Communication (Cinéma et Images en mouvement) at Université du Québec à Montréal
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Diploma in Film Production at Vancouver Film School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at Università degli Studi di Milano
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

Project Management
January 1, 2024 - September 10, 2025
Filmmaking (Screenwriting)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Advanced Training in Photojournalism and Reportage
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Project Management
January 1, 2024 - September 10, 2025
Filmmaking (Screenwriting)
January 1, 2014 - September 10, 2025
Advanced Training in Photojournalism and Reportage
January 1, 2011 - September 10, 2025
Project Management
January 1, 2024 - September 10, 2025
Filmmaking (Screenwriting)
January 1, 2014 - September 10, 2025
Advanced Training in Photojournalism and Reportage
January 1, 2011 - September 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Government