I studied architecture in Italy and filmmaking at NYFA, combining a strong foundation in design with a passion for visual storytelling. My career began in cinema, collaborating with leading Italian production companies, where I gained extensive experience in crafting compelling narratives and mastering the filmmaking process. With a drive for innovation, I transitioned into the emerging field of generative AI, specializing in its applications for filmmaking and creative content production. I work with leading companies on AI-driven projects, focusing on harnessing generative AI to redefine storytelling—streamlining workflows, enhancing visuals, and unlocking new creative possibilities. I have directed a feature film and several short films, and I’ve explored the potential of generative AI across a wide range of projects, from advertising to cinema, which is now my primary focus. My AI short films have been selected for several major festivals, and I have been a finalist in some of Italy’s most prestigious screenwriting competitions, including Premio Solinas and Blind Netpitch.…

Luca Paris

I studied architecture in Italy and filmmaking at NYFA, combining a strong foundation in design with a passion for visual storytelling. My career began in cinema, collaborating with leading Italian production companies, where I gained extensive experience in crafting compelling narratives and mastering the filmmaking process. With a drive for innovation, I transitioned into the emerging field of generative AI, specializing in its applications for filmmaking and creative content production. I work with leading companies on AI-driven projects, focusing on harnessing generative AI to redefine storytelling—streamlining workflows, enhancing visuals, and unlocking new creative possibilities. I have directed a feature film and several short films, and I’ve explored the potential of generative AI across a wide range of projects, from advertising to cinema, which is now my primary focus. My AI short films have been selected for several major festivals, and I have been a finalist in some of Italy’s most prestigious screenwriting competitions, including Premio Solinas and Blind Netpitch.…

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I studied architecture in Italy and filmmaking at NYFA, combining a strong foundation in design with a passion for visual storytelling. My career began in cinema, collaborating with leading Italian production companies, where I gained extensive experience in crafting compelling narratives and mastering the filmmaking process.
With a drive for innovation, I transitioned into the emerging field of generative AI, specializing in its applications for filmmaking and creative content production. I work with leading companies on AI-driven projects, focusing on harnessing generative AI to redefine storytelling—streamlining workflows, enhancing visuals, and unlocking new creative possibilities.
I have directed a feature film and several short films, and I’ve explored the potential of generative AI across a wide range of projects, from advertising to cinema, which is now my primary focus.
My AI short films have been selected for several major festivals, and I have been a finalist in some of Italy’s most prestigious screenwriting competitions, including Premio Solinas and Blind Netpitch.

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Experience Level

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

AI Filmmaker, Editor, Art Director at HOOK srl
January 1, 2025 - Present
AI-generated animated video production for corporate projects (e-learning and advertising). Responsible for full production pipeline, leveraging AI tools across concepting, animation, image creation, upscaling, editing/compositing, scripting, and avatar/voice synthesis.
AI Filmmaker, Editor, Art Director at ONDESIGN (Ondesign.)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
AI-generated animated video production for corporate projects (advertising). Responsible for full pipeline from concept to final delivery. Tools used include Runway/Kling/Pixverse/Google Veo/Stable Diffusion/Hailuo, Midjourney, Topaz AI, Adobe Premiere/After Effects, ChatGPT/Hedra, Heygen.
Director, Writer, Video Editor
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Cinema writer: screenplay for “Connsessioni off”, recognized as a finalist and reserve project among the top 4 at Premio Solinas Experimenta Serie 2025 and shortlisted at Blind Netpitch 2025.
AI Filmmaker, Writer, Editor at Hook Srl
January 1, 2025 - Present
AI-generated animated video production for corporate projects (E-learning & Advertising). Responsible for end-to-end production pipeline from concept development to asset creation, editing and final delivery, leveraging AI tools for video generation and animation (Runway, Kling AI, Pixverse, Google Veo, Stable Diffusion, Hailuo), image creation/editing (Midjourney, Photoshop, GIMP), video enhancement/upscaling (Topaz AI), video editing/compositing (Adobe Premiere, After Effects), AI scripting/creative support (ChatGPT, Hedra), avatar animation/voice synthesis (Heygen).
AI Filmmaker, Writer, Editor (Director/Writer/Editor)
October 1, 2024 - Present
Shot movie “Magical Nightmare Garden” created using advanced AI tools for the AI Curious Refuge horror contest; selected at The Unhuman short contest. MidJourney for concept/storyboards; Runway Gen 3 and Luma Dream Machine for VFX and animation sequence refinement.
AI Filmmaker, Writer, Editor at The Audiophile Society
October 1, 2024 - Present
Director, writer and editor of the short film Magical Nightmare Garden created during an AI Curious Refuge horror contest; selected for The Unhuman short contest. Tools included MidJourney for concept art; Runway Gen 3 and Luma Dream Machine for visual effects and cinematic movement; Eleven Labs for voice and Suno for soundtrack.
AI Filmmaker, Writer, Editor (Director/Writer/Editor)
September 1, 2024 - Present
Trailer for feature film “The Shroud” created using advanced AI tools. MidJourney for concept and storyboards; Runway Gen 3 for dynamic VFX; ElevenLabs for voice; Suno for soundtrack.
AI Filmmaker, Writer, Editor (Director/Writer/Editor)
September 1, 2024 - Present
Shot movie “The Alchemist” created using advanced AI tools for a 48h runway contest; admitted at Artefact AI Film Festival. MidJourney for concept/storyboards; Runway Gen 3 for VFX and cinematic movement; ElevenLabs for voice; Suno for soundtrack.
AI Filmmaker, Director, Writer, Editor at The Audiophile Society
September 1, 2024 - Present
Trailer for the feature film The Shroud; AI-assisted concept art and storyboard with MidJourney; Runway Gen 3 for effects; ElevenLabs for voice; Suno for soundtrack.
AI Filmmaker, Director, Writer, Editor at The Audiophile Society
September 1, 2024 - Present
The Alchemist – short film created with AI tools during the 48h Runway contest; MidJourney used for art/storyboard; Runway Gen 3 for effects; ElevenLabs for voice; Suno for soundtrack.
AI Filmmaker, Writer, Editor at The Audiophile Society
September 1, 2024 - Present
Director, writer and editor of The Alchemist; created during a 48h Runway contest; selected for Artefact AI Film Festival. Tools included MidJourney for concept art and storyboard; Runway Gen 3 for effects; Eleven Labs for voice; Suno for soundtrack; Leonardo AI for character design; Luma AI for cinematic movement.
AI Filmmaker, Writer, Editor (Director/Writer/Editor)
August 1, 2024 - Present
Commercial for “Whipnotic” contest (duplicate entry in resume) created using advanced AI tools. MidJourney for concept/storyboards; Runway Gen 3 for VFX; ElevenLabs for voice; Suno for soundtrack.
AI Filmmaker, Writer, Editor (Director/Writer/Editor)
August 1, 2024 - Present
Commercial for “Whipnotic” contest created using advanced AI tools. MidJourney for concept/storyboards; Runway Gen 3 for VFX; ElevenLabs for voice; Suno for soundtrack.
AI Filmmaker, Director, Writer, Editor at Whipnotic
August 1, 2024 - Present
Director, writer and editor of a commercial for the Whipnotic contest; used AI-assisted concept art, Runway Gen 3 for effects; ElevenLabs for voice; Suno for soundtrack.
AI Filmmaker, Writer, Editor at The Audiophile Society
August 1, 2024 - Present
Director, writer and editor of a trailer for the feature film The Shroud; used MidJourney for concept art; Runway Gen 3 for visual effects; Eleven Labs for voice; Suno for soundtrack.
AI Filmmaker, Writer, Editor (Director/Writer/Editor)
July 1, 2024 - Present
Commercial for “Path Water” contest created with advanced AI tools. AI-driven screenplay writing support; MidJourney and Flux for concept/storyboards; Runway Gen 3 for dynamic VFX and cinematic movement; ElevenLabs for voice; Suno for soundtrack.
AI Filmmaker, Director, Writer, Editor at Path Water Contest
July 1, 2024 - Present
Director, writer and editor of a commercial for the Path Water contest; screenwriting aided by AI tools; MidJourney & Flux for concept art and storyboard; Runway Gen 3 for visual effects; ElevenLabs for voice; Suno for soundtrack.
AI Filmmaker, Writer, Editor (Director/Writer/Editor)
June 1, 2024 - Present
Film “Le città invisibili” created using advanced AI tools. Leonardo AI for concept/storyboarding and character/scene design; Luma AI for dynamic VFX and cinematic movement; ElevenLabs for voice; Suno for soundtrack.
Director, Writer, Editor at Self-produced / Le città invisibili
June 1, 2024 - Present
Film project created using Leonardo AI for conceptual art, storyboarding; Luma AI for dynamic visual effects and cinematic movement; ElevenLabs for voice and Suno for soundtrack.
AI Filmmaker, Writer, Editor (Director/Writer/Editor)
May 1, 2024 - Present
Film “Evelyn AI”. Screenplay written with AI-driven writing tools; Leonardo AI and MidJourney for concept/storyboarding and character/scene design; Runway for VFX editing; Luma AI for motion/animation refinement; ElevenLabs for voice; Suno for soundtrack.
AI Filmmaker, Director, Editor, Animator at The Audiophile Society
January 1, 2024 - Present
Directed and edited AI-generated musical The Zephyrtine; concept art, storyboarding and design via MidJourney; dynamic VFX with Runway Gen 3; cinematic movement and animation sequencing; voice generation with ElevenLabs; soundtrack with Suno.
AI Filmmaker, Director, Animator, Editor at The Audiophile Society
January 1, 2024 - Present
Director, animator and editor of AI-generated musical projects (e.g., The Zephyrtine). Used MidJourney for concept art and storyboarding; Runway Gen 3 for dynamic visual effects; Luma Dream Machine for cinematic movement and visual refinement; Eleven Labs and Suno for voice and soundtrack.
AI Filmmaker, Director, Editor at The Audiophile Society
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Directed and edited the hour-long AI-generated musical The Zephyrtine; concept art/storyboarding with MidJourney; dynamic visuals with Runway Gen 3; motion refinement with Luma AI; voice generation with ElevenLabs; soundtrack with Suno; responsible for full production pipeline.
Italian Content Creator (Generative AI training), Tester, Data Collector at Transperfect (Dataforce Provider)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Italian content creator and tester for generative AI training. Wrote original narrative fiction and non-fiction. As a data collector/moderator: moderated user sessions, collected data, updated the team, and troubleshot data collection devices/technology.
Director, Writer, Editor
January 1, 2023 - Present
Director and writer of a short movie produced for the 48Hfilm festival.
Cinema Writer at Dreams srls
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Collaborated on screenplays with established screenwriters for new productions in development.
Director, Writer at Dreams srls
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Director and writer of a feature film with an international cast; in development stage.
First Assistant Director, Assistant Producer at Dreams srl
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Assistant Director and Production Assistant for the docudrama L’Isola degli sguardi.
Generative AI Training - Italian Content Creator and Onsite Moderator at Transperfect, Dataforce
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Italian content creator and tester; data collection, annotation, and generative AI training; moderating user sessions and troubleshooting devices; work for a major technology client.
Generative AI Training – Italian Content Creator, Tester, Onsite Moderator at TransPerfect, Dataforce
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Italian content creator; data collection and annotation; generative AI training; onsite moderator and troubleshooting.
Director, Writer, Video Editor at Dreams srls
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Director and writer of a feature film in development; directed and wrote short films for the 48H Film Festival; edited and produced interactive audiovisual content; collaborated with cinema and production teams.
Generative AI Trainer - Italian Content Creator, Tester, Onsite Moderator at Transperfect / Dataforce
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Italian content creator and tester for generative AI training; data collection, annotation, moderation of user sessions, troubleshooting of data collection devices; produced original narrative fiction and non-fiction content; collaborated with production team for language solutions.
First Assistant Director, Assistant Producer at Dreams srls
January 1, 2021 - Present
First assistant director and assistant producer. Assistant director and production assistant for the docudrama “L’Isola degli sguardi”.
Columnist at Various Publications
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Wrote cinema articles and film reviews for multiple outlets.
Director, Writer, Video Editor at Dreams srls
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Director, writer and video editor for docudrama projects including On-site work on L’Isola degli sguardi and related productions.
Director, Writer, Video Editor at Bluecinematv
January 1, 2020 - Present
Director, writer, video editor for the feature film “iDenkraum”.
Assistant Director, Screenwriter, Director, Editor, Director of Photography (DoP) at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2019 - Present
Directed, wrote, and edited, as well as filmed, 20 short films at NYFA; held roles across production including DoP and editing.
Cinema Writer at Movie Logic
January 1, 2019 - Present
Screenplay for “Suburban Filmmakers”, selected in the 'From Word to Screen' competition.
Assistant Director, Screenwriter, Director, Editor, Director of Photography at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Directed, wrote, edited, and filmed 20 short films during NYFA program.
Assistant Director, Screenwriter, Director, Editor, DoP at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Directed, wrote, edited and shot 20 short films during NYFA program; roles included Assistant Director, Screenwriter, Director, Editor, and Director of Photography.
Director, Writer, Video Editor at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Director, writer and video editor; supervised and produced 20 short films; multiple roles including DoP; training and projects conducted at NYFA.
Director, Writer, Video Editor at iDenkraum (project, company unspecified)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Directed, wrote, and edited an experimental feature film (83 minutes). Won the Torno Subito grant from the Lazio region in 2019 for the project.
Director, Writer, Editor at Independent project – Torno Subito grant
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Directed an experimental feature (83 minutes); won the Torno Subito grant from the Lazio region (2019).
Assistant Director at Primus Cinema
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Assistant director on feature films; provided support across production, coordination and post-production tasks.

Education

Architectural studies at La Sapienza University of Rome
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2010
Classical high school at Norberto Turriziani Classical High School
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002
Filmmaking (certificate) at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Journalism & cinema studies (courses) at The Horror Zine; Filmmaking Lifestyle Journalism; Virgoletteblog; Il Cappuccino; Jamovie; Fucinemute
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Filmmaker, Director, Writer, Editor at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2019 - December 29, 2025
Architecture at La Sapienza University, Rome
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2010
Classical High School at Norberto Turriziani
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002
Columnist at The Horror Zine
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Columnist at Filmmaking Lifestyle Journalism
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Columnist at Virgoletteblog
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Columnist at Il Cappuccino
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Columnist at Jamovie
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Columnist at Fucinemute
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Architecture at Sapienza Università di Roma (La Sapienza)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2010
at Norberto Turriziani (Classical high school)
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2002

Qualifications

Best 1st time filmmaker
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020
Best science fiction/fantasy feature
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020
MIBACT recognition for Denkraum
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Artefact AI Film Festival - Official Selection (The Alchemist)
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
The Unhuman short contest - Official Selection (The Alchemist, Magical Nightmare Garden)
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Premio Solinas Experimenta Series
March 4, 2025 - June 4, 2025
Top 4 scripts
Blind Netpitch
September 1, 2025 - November 11, 2025
Finalist
Best First Time Filmmaker
August 1, 2020 - December 29, 2025
Best Science Fiction / Fantasy Feature
August 1, 2020 - December 29, 2025
Horror Movie Awards 2020 – Denkraum
August 1, 2020 - December 29, 2025
Dalla Parola allo Schermo – Suburban Filmmakers (Admitted with 70)
January 1, 2020 - December 29, 2025
MIBACT recognition for Denkraum (cultural interest)
January 1, 2020 - December 29, 2025
Artefact AI Film Festival – official selection for The Alchemist
September 1, 2024 - December 29, 2025
The Unhuman short contest – official selection for The Alchemist and Magical Nightmare Garden
October 1, 2024 - December 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other, Computers & Electronics

Skills

Experience Level