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I am a dedicated executive producer and project manager with more than 15 years of experience in the cultural and audiovisual sector, coordinating international co-productions, fundraising and strategic planning. I have led festival organizations, managed complex budgets, and built strong partnerships with public institutions, foundations and schools to maximize social impact.
I love crafting fundraising strategies, mentoring young authors, and bridging creative vision with robust financial management. My integrated approach combines creative leadership with hands-on process optimization to deliver high-quality productions that engage communities and audiences.
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Work Experience
Head of Pre-Production at Doghead Animation
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025Oversees the pre-production department, analyzes projects, plans and optimizes production processes, defines and controls pre-production budgets, and manages resources and workflows. Develops training programs in film and media literacy and coordinates cross-department and international activities.
Production Manager and General Organization at Doghead Animation; Satta Films; Horizon; Amarcord; Zarathustra Film; Italia
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2022Coordinates animated series productions from development to distribution, structures international teams for European co-productions, and conducts budget control and production-phase reporting.
Production Manager - TV Series and Animation at Doghead Animation, Florence
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023Manages production pipeline, budget and time control, and team coordination for TV series and animation. Notable projects include Questa mondo non mi renderà cattivo (Netflix); Super Happy Magic Forest (BBC, Rai); Trulli Tales S2 (Rai).
Managing Director, Executive Producer and Project Manager at Carta Bianca APS, Bologna
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Leads fundraising strategy and grant management; develops grant applications for MiC, Film Commission, ESF and foundations; coordinates national and international partners for funding and co-productions; manages institutional relations and budgeting/financial reporting.
Fundraising & Sponsorship Manager at ATER - Associazione Teatrale Emilia-Romagna, Modena
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020Developed fundraising and sponsorship strategies; mapped potential partners and sponsors; led commercial and institutional negotiations; drafted sponsorship proposals and supported closing of agreements.
Executive Producer and Producer - Fundraising and Financial Reporting at Ayonara Film; Bo Film; Mills Team Films & Media; MaxMan Co-op; Sonne Film; Matters Studio Films; Humareels APS
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018Drafted technical-artistic dossiers and business plans for fundraising and acquisitions; participated in European, ministerial, regional, local and private grant calls; supported international co-productions and fundraising negotiations.
Administration and Management Control at Ente Mostra Internazionale del Cinema Libero – Bologna
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013Analyzed the foundation's management model through financial statements and budgets; proposed development solutions for commercial areas; supported fundraising and budgeting activities.
Marketing and Communications at CRIBIS D&B (CRIF), Bologna
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Operational marketing and development of marketing initiatives; production of management reporting; supported back-office processes for B2B channels; CRM management; web content creation.
Production Manager and General Organization at Doghead Animation and associated studios, Italy
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2022Coordinated animated series and productions from development to distribution; structured international teams for European co-productions; budget control and production-phase reporting.
Expert Trainer at MIUR - National Plan for Cinema and Images in Schools
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022Concept, design, training coordination and production of audiovisual works; scientific director; training for students and teachers.
Production Manager - TV Series and Animation at Doghead Animation
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022Managing production pipeline, teams, budget control and cost/time tracking; overseeing major productions and ensuring on-time delivery within budget.
Executive Producer & Project Manager at Carta Bianca APS (Bologna)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020Full organizational management of the festival MIT Movimenti Identità Trans; fundraising strategy, grant applications, and coordination of national and international partners.
Marketing & Communications Manager at CRIBIS D&B Bologna
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011Marketing and back-office support; CRM management; back-office operations; web content editing and campaign support.
Education
Managing professionals' contracts in audiovisual productions: copyright and co-productions at Ecipar Bologna
May 1, 2020 - May 31, 2026Planning and managing cash flows at Ecipar Bologna
September 1, 2016 - October 1, 2016First-level University Master in Administration, Finance and Control at Alma Graduate School, Bologna
September 1, 2011 - July 1, 2012Intensive course in Cultural Events Management at Bio Rag Film Festival, Bologna
June 1, 2010 - July 1, 2010Seminar series 'The film industry between managerial and artistic challenges' at University of Bologna, Faculty of Economics
May 1, 2009 - June 1, 2009Marketing/ Communications Assistant course at Forma.Temp, Bologna
April 1, 2008 - April 30, 2008Laurea Specialistica in Cinema, Television and Multimedia Production at University of Bologna
December 1, 2007 - November 1, 2009Seminar Series 'Innovation and competitiveness in the multimedia district' at Fondazione Aldini ValerianI, Emilia-Romagna
June 1, 2007 - July 1, 2007New York Film Academy - intensive HD cinematography courses '4 weeks film making workshop' at New York Film Academy
June 1, 2007 - July 1, 2007Laurea Triennale in DAMS Cinema - Media Studies at University of Bologna
September 1, 2002 - March 1, 2006Liceo Classico diploma 'Duca degli Abruzzi' at Liceo Classico 'Duca degli Abruzzi', Ozieri (SS)
July 1, 2002 - July 1, 2002Laurea Triennale in DAMS Cinema - Multimedia Production at University of Bologna
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007Laurea Specialistica in Cinema, Televisione e Multimedia Production at University of Bologna
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010Master in Administration, Finance and Control at Alma Graduate School, Bologna
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012Managing professionals' contracts in audiovisual productions: copyright and co-productions at Ecipar Bologna
May 1, 2020 - May 31, 2020Planning and managing cash flows at Ecipar Bologna
September 1, 2016 - October 1, 2016Intensive HD Cinematography Course at New York Film Academy
July 1, 2007 - July 31, 2007Qualifications
UTD - Unified Team Diving, Essentials of Tech course
June 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification
June 1, 2013 - June 1, 2013CNA Fire-prevention officer course for medium-risk activities
July 1, 2014 - July 1, 2014CNA First-aid officer course for medium-risk activities
March 1, 2014 - March 1, 2014Workplace health and safety course
April 1, 2020 - April 1, 2020Unified Team Diving, Essentials of Tech course
June 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Certification
June 1, 2013 - May 31, 2026CNA Fire-prevention Officer Course (Medium-risk activities)
July 1, 2014 - May 31, 2026Workplace Health and Safety Course
April 1, 2020 - May 31, 2026CNA First-aid Officer Course (Medium-risk activities)
March 1, 2014 - May 31, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education, Other
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