I'm Irene Fortunato, a composer, sound designer, and live multimedia producer based in San Salvo, Italy. I hold a Second-Level Degree in Music and New Technologies from the L. Cherubini Conservatory in Florence and a First-Level Degree in Electronic Music from the G. Braga Conservatory in Teramo, with honors and a thesis on electronic music and sound design in film. I founded Chroma – Music and Sound, a dynamic team of audio technicians, sound designers, and composers specializing in multimedia productions. My work spans cinema post-production, live electronic performances, interactive sensor-based shows, and collaborative projects with festivals and cultural institutions across Italy.…

Irene Fortunato

I'm Irene Fortunato, a composer, sound designer, and live multimedia producer based in San Salvo, Italy. I hold a Second-Level Degree in Music and New Technologies from the L. Cherubini Conservatory in Florence and a First-Level Degree in Electronic Music from the G. Braga Conservatory in Teramo, with honors and a thesis on electronic music and sound design in film. I founded Chroma – Music and Sound, a dynamic team of audio technicians, sound designers, and composers specializing in multimedia productions. My work spans cinema post-production, live electronic performances, interactive sensor-based shows, and collaborative projects with festivals and cultural institutions across Italy.…

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I’m Irene Fortunato, a composer, sound designer, and live multimedia producer based in San Salvo, Italy. I hold a Second-Level Degree in Music and New Technologies from the L. Cherubini Conservatory in Florence and a First-Level Degree in Electronic Music from the G. Braga Conservatory in Teramo, with honors and a thesis on electronic music and sound design in film.

I founded Chroma – Music and Sound, a dynamic team of audio technicians, sound designers, and composers specializing in multimedia productions. My work spans cinema post-production, live electronic performances, interactive sensor-based shows, and collaborative projects with festivals and cultural institutions across Italy.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Audio Post-Production and Sound Design at Accademia del Cinema Toscana – Lucca
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Post-production sound design for short films including 'Senza Colpa', 'Clue', and 'Orilla'.
Music Composer and Sound Designer at Airbnb Official Project
March 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Complete audio production for the animation project by Motion Designer Andrea Capizzi, showcased at Graphic Days in Turin (Neologia section) and featured on Chroma – Music and Sound.
Sound Engineer and Sound Design at Short film Accanto a te - Capannori (Lucca)
January 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025
Sound recording (lav mic setup) and sound design for Accanto a te; project supported by Fondazione Crl and municipal patronage.
Performer and Interactive Sensor Management at Teatro Studio Krypton - Circolo "Il Progresso"
October 24, 2024 - October 24, 2024
Cultural dialogue between tango and AI; live performance with motion sensors controlling electronics.
Electronic Live Set at Fabbrica Europa - Parc Florence
October 5, 2024 - October 5, 2024
Concert in honor of Amiri Baraka, blending jazz instruments and electronics; interactive interludes.
Sound Technician at Accademia del Cinema Toscana - Lucca
May 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Direct sound recording, post-production, and audio editing for the short film 'Fino all’ultima risata'.
Audio/Video Direction and Live Electronics at Puccini Chamber Opera Festival 2024 - Lucca
April 26, 2024 - April 27, 2024
Soloist in live electronics for 'Cielo sereno, scintillante di stelle' and audio/video direction for multimedia opera.
Composer and Performer at Seeyousound Festival - Turin
February 28, 2024 - February 28, 2024
Finalist in Frequencies 2024 call; re-scoring silent short films with motion-sensor-driven live sound.
Intern, Audio/Video Technical Assistant at L. Cherubini Conservatory - Florence
January 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Audio/Video technical assistance; collaboration and production support.
Technician and Performer at Compagnia TPO / Versilia Danza
October 1, 2023 - Present
Setting up interactive audio systems and performing music for 'Wonderland, come suona vivere a rovescio'.
Musician at Compagnia Arca Azzurra - Villa Favard di Rovezzano
August 11, 2023 - August 11, 2023
Concept and performance of music for the show 'Calvino100: Marcovaldo'.
Composer and Performer at Fondazione Rocca dei Bentivoglio - Savigno (BO)
August 6, 2023 - August 6, 2023
Piece 'Let It Fall' selected for Shooting Stars project; performed in Corti, Chiese e Cortili 2023 festival.
Composer and Performer at Teatro Studio Krypton
June 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Bodyscaping: dynamic architectures for the body; performances integrating motion sensors.
Composer at Film 'L’Oliveto delle Monache'
April 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Music for the film adaptation; collaboration with L. Cherubini Conservatory and ITET Leonardo Da Vinci.
Composer and Sound Designer at Gaia Trabalzini (artistic collaboration)
March 1, 2023 - Present
Collaboration project blending visual art and sound; works 'Mal Di Mare' and 'Lilith'.
Production Assistant at Fondazione Cantiere Internazionale d'Arte; Montepulciano (SI)
June 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Production support for 47th Cantiere Internazionale d'Arte; promotion and setup tasks.
Intern at Fondazione Cantiere Internazionale d'Arte; Montepulciano (SI)
June 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021
Collaborated with organizational, communication, and performance setup teams; lit director and conductor roles.

Education

Second-Level Degree in Music and New Technologies at L. Cherubini Conservatory - Florence
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Private singing and harmony lessons at Camilla Battaglia, Florence
January 1, 2022 - January 9, 2026
First-Level Degree in Electronic Music at G. Braga Conservatory - Teramo
January 1, 2019 - October 20, 2022
Training Course at P.I.M.S Studio, Audio Technician at P.I.M.S Studio
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
High School Diploma at R. Mattioli Music High School - Vasto
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Music and New Technologies (Second-Level Degree) – with Honors and Special Mention
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Thesis: Electronic music and sound design in film productions
January 1, 2022 - October 20, 2022
First-Level Degree in Electronic Music – 110/110L
January 1, 2019 - October 20, 2022
Audio Technician Training – P.I.M.S Studio
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
High School Diploma – R. Mattioli Music High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education

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Experience Level