I am a very dynamic person, both at work and in my private life. I deeply love my job, I enjoy running in my free time, and I like being in culturally stimulating environments. My professional role covers both artistic and technical aspects, with extensive experience in shooting and color grading. I adapt seamlessly between high-budget and low-budget productions. In 2023 I was nominated for an Emmy Award in Outstanding Cinematography for Italy Made With Love (PBS). In 2024 GET READY [GIUN-BÌ], directed by Luca Noris and produced with FITA, won the Guirlande d'Honneur at SPORT MOVIES & TV 2024. In 2025 I won Best Cinematographer at the New York Independent Film Festival for Salt In The Soul. I also served as Director of Photography for Orhan Pamuk. Words and Images, a project created at the Labirinto della Masone for Fondazione FMR / NEO, won the German Design Award 2025 in the Excellent Architecture-Exhibition category. I love technology related to my field and I am always seeking new solutions to push storytelling forward.…

Filippo Chiesa

I am a very dynamic person, both at work and in my private life. I deeply love my job, I enjoy running in my free time, and I like being in culturally stimulating environments. My professional role covers both artistic and technical aspects, with extensive experience in shooting and color grading. I adapt seamlessly between high-budget and low-budget productions. In 2023 I was nominated for an Emmy Award in Outstanding Cinematography for Italy Made With Love (PBS). In 2024 GET READY [GIUN-BÌ], directed by Luca Noris and produced with FITA, won the Guirlande d'Honneur at SPORT MOVIES & TV 2024. In 2025 I won Best Cinematographer at the New York Independent Film Festival for Salt In The Soul. I also served as Director of Photography for Orhan Pamuk. Words and Images, a project created at the Labirinto della Masone for Fondazione FMR / NEO, won the German Design Award 2025 in the Excellent Architecture-Exhibition category. I love technology related to my field and I am always seeking new solutions to push storytelling forward.…

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I am a very dynamic person, both at work and in my private life. I deeply love my job, I enjoy running in my free time, and I like being in culturally stimulating environments. My professional role covers both artistic and technical aspects, with extensive experience in shooting and color grading. I adapt seamlessly between high-budget and low-budget productions.

In 2023 I was nominated for an Emmy Award in Outstanding Cinematography for Italy Made With Love (PBS). In 2024 GET READY [GIUN-BÌ], directed by Luca Noris and produced with FITA, won the Guirlande d’Honneur at SPORT MOVIES & TV 2024. In 2025 I won Best Cinematographer at the New York Independent Film Festival for Salt In The Soul. I also served as Director of Photography for Orhan Pamuk. Words and Images, a project created at the Labirinto della Masone for Fondazione FMR / NEO, won the German Design Award 2025 in the Excellent Architecture-Exhibition category. I love technology related to my field and I am always seeking new solutions to push storytelling forward.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Photographer at Blow-up Studio, Parma
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1999
Started working as a photographer; also collaborated as cameraman for a local TV in Parma and later for Video B, enabling work on top-level TV productions.
Cameraman at Local TV Parma / Video B
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1999
Collaborated as cameraman with a local TV in Parma and later with Video B, contributing to top-level TV productions.
Cinematographer / Filmmaker at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 1999 - Present
Transitioned from live television to a cinematic approach in video production; ongoing independent work in cinematography and filmmaking.
Photographer at Blow-up Studio Parma
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1999
Started as photographer; parallel collaboration as cameraman for local TV in Parma and later with Video B; gained experience on top-level TV productions.
Cameraman at Local TV Parma; Video B
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1999
Collaborated as cameraman for a local TV in Parma and later with the Italian TV service Video B, enabling work on high-profile TV productions.
Director of Photography / Cinematographer at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 1999 - Present
Pioneering activity in cinematic video production, spanning high-budget and low-budget projects; current work as DP across TV, film, and documentary genres.

Education

High School Diploma at Luigi Galvani Institute, Reggio Emilia
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026
High School Diploma at Luigi Galvani Institute, Reggio Emilia
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026

Qualifications

Dental Technician Training with Specialization in Orthodontics
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026
Emmy Award nomination – Outstanding Cinematography (Italy Made with Love, PBS)
January 1, 2023 - February 16, 2026
Guirlande d'Honneur – SPORT MOVIES & TV 2024 (Great Champion) for GET READY [GIUN-BÌ]
January 1, 2024 - February 16, 2026
Best Cinematographer – New York Independent Film Festival 2025 (Salt In The Soul)
January 1, 2025 - February 16, 2026
German Design Award 2025 – Excellent Architecture-Exhibition (Orhan Pamuk. Words and Images)
January 1, 2025 - February 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

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