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Professional journalist, documentary filmmaker, writer, director and television presenter with extensive experience in international productions, current-affairs reporting and filming in conflict zones, including Afghanistan, Lebanon and Somalia. Independently able to research, write, shoot and edit, with a track record of producing documentary reports for major international broadcasters worldwide.
Experience Level
Language
Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Writer and Director at MedienKontor / ARTE
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026Writes and directs international documentary "New York from Above / NYC From Above" for ARTE 360° Reportage (52-minute and 26-minute versions).
Writer and director at ARTE 360° Reportage — New York from Above / NYC From Above
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026International documentary for ARTE 360° Reportage; wrote and directed versions for broadcast (52 min and 26 min variants).
Writer and Director (and Presenter) at Rai Cultura
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Writer, director and presenter for "Di là dal fiume e tra gli alberi" season/broadcast versions on Rai 3 / Rai 5.
Consultant (AI applied to cinema) at Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, University of Siena (SAIHub/SAILab)
January 1, 2025 - PresentAdvises on the application of AI to cinema and related documentary/film workflows.
Writer and Director (and Presenter) at Rai Cultura
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Writer, director and presenter for "Di là dal fiume e tra gli alberi" broadcast on Rai 3 / Rai 5.
Writer and Director at MedienKontor / ARTE
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Writes and directs "Vietnam: The Monkey Bridge" for ARTE 360° Reportage.
Writer and director at MedienKontor / ARTE — Vietnam: The Monkey Bridge
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Wrote and directed an ARTE 360° Reportage documentary episode/feature.
Writer and Director (and Presenter) at Rai Cultura
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023"Di là dal fiume e tra gli alberi" writer, director and presenter; broadcast on Rai 3 / Rai 5.
Writer and director and presenter at Rai Cultura — Di là dal fiume e tra gli alberi
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Writer, director and presenter for Rai Cultura broadcast on Rai 3 / Rai 5 (episodes spanning multiple years).
Consultant (AI applied to cinema) at Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, University of Siena (SAIHub/SAILab)
January 1, 2023 - PresentConsults on applying artificial intelligence to cinema, supporting research and development initiatives connected to documentary/film workflows and creative production.
Writer and Director at MedienKontor / ARTE
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Writes and directs "Tattoo or School in the Marquesas Islands" for ARTE 360° Reportage.
Writer and Director at History Channel (International Italy / Spain / Belgium production)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022"The Dictators' Nightmare" writer and director; includes an 86-minute feature version and two 52-minute television versions.
Writer and director at History Channel — The Dictators' Nightmare (Italy/Spain/Belgium production)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Wrote and directed an international history feature; includes an 86 min feature version and two 52 min television versions.
Writer and Director at MedienKontor / ARTE
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021"Stromboli: Between Fire and Sea" for ARTE 360° Reportage; writer and director.
Writer and Director (and Presenter) at Rai Cultura
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021"Di là dal fiume e tra gli alberi" writer, director and presenter; broadcast on Rai 3 / Rai 5.
Writer and director at MedienKontor / ARTE — Stromboli: Between Fire and Sea
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Wrote and directed an ARTE 360° Reportage documentary.
Writer and Director at Rai Cultura / Rai 3
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2019"Di là dal fiume e tra gli alberi" writer and director (four episodes); 52 minutes each.
Writer and Director at Looks Film (Germany)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020"P(s), the Vatican and Hitler" writer and director (52 minutes).
Writer and Director at Special Touch Studios / GA&A Productions
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020"Black Samurai" writer and director; Italy / France co-production with 52-minute and 90-minute versions.
Writer and director at Looks Film — Pisa, the Vatican and Hitler
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Wrote and directed a 52 min documentary.
Writer and director at Special Touch Studios / GA&A Productions — Black Samurai
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Italian/French co-production; wrote and directed the project with 52 min and 90 min versions.
Writer and director at MedienKontor / ARTE — Tattoo School in the Marquesas Islands
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Wrote and directed an ARTE 360° Reportage documentary for MedienKontor.
Writer and director at ARTE 360° Reportage series
January 1, 2020 - PresentWrites and directs episodes for ARTE’s 360° Reportage (Germany/France). Develops reporting format, structures narratives, and executes documentary direction from research to final edit.
Writer and Director at Looks Film (AR D)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019"Die Geheimnisse der Akten" writer and director (broadcast: ARD).
Writer and Director at ARTE (360° Reportage series)
January 1, 2019 - PresentWrites and directs documentary episodes for ARTE's 360° Reportage format (productions across Germany/France).
Writer, Director and Presenter at Rai documentary series "Di là dal fiume e tra gli alberi"
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2026Creates and leads the documentary series including writing, directing and on-screen presenting. Focuses on long-form storytelling for Rai Cultura, broadcast on Rai 3 / Rai 5.
Writer and director at Looks Film — Die Geheimnisse der Akten
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Wrote and directed the series/documentary for ARD broadcast (writer/director credit).
Writer and director at Rai Cultura / Rai 3 — Di là dal fiume e tra gli alberi (four episodes)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Wrote and directed four episodes of the series; 52 min each.
Writer, director and presenter at Rai documentary series Di là dal fiume e tra gli alberi
January 1, 2019 - PresentWrites, directs and presents a Rai documentary series (Di là dal fiume e tra gli alberi). Leads documentary research and storytelling, coordinating production elements from pre-production through broadcast.
Writer and Director (later Presenter) at Rai Cultura
January 1, 2018 - Present"Di là dal fiume e tra gli alberi" writer and director; later presenter; broadcast on Rai 3 / Rai 5.
Writer and Director at GA&A Productions (Rai 3)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018"Fascio & Compasso — Dictators vs. Freemasonry" writer and director; broadcaster: Rai 3 (52 minutes).
Writer and director (later presenter) at Rai Cultura — Di là dal fiume e tra gli alberi
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Wrote and directed and later presented the Rai Cultura series on Rai 3 / Rai 5.
Writer and director at GA&A Productions — Fascio & Compasso: Dictators vs. Freemasonry
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Wrote and directed a 52 min documentary for Rai 3 broadcast.
Writer and Director at UK / Italy production
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017"My Best — The Man Behind George Best's Icon" writer and director (82 minutes).
Writer and director at UK/Italy production — My Best: The Man Behind George Best's Icon
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Wrote and directed an 82 min documentary feature.
Writer and Director at Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016"The Italian Way" writer and director (52 minutes).
Writer and director at Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs — The Italian Way
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Wrote and directed a 52 min documentary.
Writer and Director at Rai Italia
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015"Il viaggio dell'altra Italia" writer and director (42 minutes).
Writer and director at Rai Italia — Il viaggio dell'altra Italia
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Wrote and directed a 42 min programme for Rai Italia.
Filmmaker and correspondent at Rai 1 (Petrolio), Rai 3 (Il Posto Giusto), Rai Italia (Casa Italia)
January 1, 2015 - PresentWorks as field filmmaker and correspondent for current affairs and documentary programming, including reporting and filming in international environments and conflict zones.
Director at Rai Italia
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014"Voci d'Italia" director for a documentary series (14 × 26-minute episodes).
Director at Rai Italia — Voci d'Italia
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Directed a documentary series of 14 x 26 min episodes.
Writer and Director at Rai
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013"Bombes sul Tirolo" writer and director for "La Storia siamo noi" (52 minutes).
Writer and director at Rai — Bomes sull Tirolo (La Storia siamo noi)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Wrote and directed a 52 min documentary.
The Street Named After My Father (Writer and Director) / Presenter at Rai Storia
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011"La via di mio padre" writer and director; presented at the Rome International Film Festival and broadcast by Rai Storia (76 minutes).
Writer and director at Italy — La via di mio padre (The Street Named After My Father)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Wrote and directed a 76 min documentary; presented at the Rome International Film Festival and broadcast by Rai Storia.
Writer and Director at WDR
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010"Florence Fight Club" writer and director (86 minutes); Italy / Germany co-production.
Filmmaker and Correspondent at Rai programs: Petrolio (Rai 1), Il Posto Giusto (Rai 3), Casa Italia (Rai Italia)
January 1, 2010 - PresentWorks as a field filmmaker and correspondent, reporting and producing content for Italian public broadcasting across diverse topics and locations.
Writer and director at WDR — Florence Fight Club
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010Wrote and directed an Italy/Germany co-production (86 min).
Writer and Director at NDR / Rai / RSI / Multicanal
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008"L'infame e suo fratello" (The Infamous and His Brother) writer and director (90 minutes); Italy / Germany co-production.
Writer and director at NDR / Rai / RSI / Multicanal — L'infame e suo fratello (The Infamous and His Brother)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008Wrote and directed an Italy/Germany co-production (90 min documentary).
Creative Producer at National Geographic Channel
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007"Street Boulder" creative producer (54 minutes).
Creative Producer at National Geographic Channel — Street Bolder
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007Worked as creative producer on a 54 min National Geographic Channel documentary.
Writer and Director at La Biennale dell’arte (documentary/series context) / Sky / Cult / Fox International Channels
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005Writer and director for "Documentary film" linked to La Biennale dell’arte (54 minutes).
Writer and Director at Sky / Cult / Fox International Channels
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005"Factory Rewinded" writer and director; documentary film (54 minutes).
Writer and Director at Sky / Cult / Fox International Channels
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005"Factory" writer and director; television series (10 × 26-minute episodes).
Freelance Journalist and Reporter (field correspondent) at Various international broadcasters
January 1, 2005 - PresentProvides freelance reporting and documentary production with field experience in conflict zones.
Writer and director at Sky / Cult / Fox International Channels — Factory Rewinded (Documentary film)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005Wrote and directed a documentary film (listed as Factory Rewinded).
Writer and director at Sky / Cult / Fox International Channels — Factory
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005Wrote and directed a television series of 10 x 26 min episodes.
Education
Master's Degree in Communication Sciences (specialising in Mass Communication) at University of Macerata
January 1, 2002 - August 19, 2026Documentary Filmmaking Master's programme at Documentary Campus (Berlin)
January 1, 2004 - August 19, 2026EURODOC European documentary production training programme at EURODOC (European documentary production training)
January 1, 2003 - August 19, 2026EAVE (European training programme for film professionals) at EAVE (Luxembourg)
January 1, 2006 - August 19, 2026Master's Degree in Communication Sciences (specialising in Mass Communication) at University of Macerata
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002Documentary Filmmaking Master's programme at Documentary Campus (Berlin)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004EURODOC (European documentary production training programme) at European documentary training programme
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003EAVE (European training programme for film professionals) at EAVE (Luxembourg)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006Qualifications
Consultant roles on AI applied to cinema (Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, University of Siena)
January 1, 2023 - August 19, 2026EURODOC — European documentary production training programme
January 1, 2003 - August 19, 2026EAVE — European training programme for film professionals
January 1, 2006 - August 19, 2026EURODOC (European documentary production training programme)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003EAVE (European training programme for film professionals)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Government, Education, Professional Services
Experience Level
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