I’m Simone Cicalò, a freelance filmmaker from Sassari, always driven by my love for cinema and sports. I grew up in competitive swimming for over 15 years and I bring that same discipline and passion into my filmmaking—telling stories and emotions through images, sound, and real human experiences. I work across short films, documentaries, commercials, and sports productions. I’ve gained international recognition through multiple documentary projects and award-winning work, and I made my directorial and screenwriting debut in 2023 with the short film “True Love Waits.”…

Simone Cicalò

I’m Simone Cicalò, a freelance filmmaker from Sassari, always driven by my love for cinema and sports. I grew up in competitive swimming for over 15 years and I bring that same discipline and passion into my filmmaking—telling stories and emotions through images, sound, and real human experiences. I work across short films, documentaries, commercials, and sports productions. I’ve gained international recognition through multiple documentary projects and award-winning work, and I made my directorial and screenwriting debut in 2023 with the short film “True Love Waits.”…

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I’m Simone Cicalò, a freelance filmmaker from Sassari, always driven by my love for cinema and sports. I grew up in competitive swimming for over 15 years and I bring that same discipline and passion into my filmmaking—telling stories and emotions through images, sound, and real human experiences.

I work across short films, documentaries, commercials, and sports productions. I’ve gained international recognition through multiple documentary projects and award-winning work, and I made my directorial and screenwriting debut in 2023 with the short film “True Love Waits.”

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Language

English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

Filmmaker (sports documentary and social content) at Dinamo Sassari
January 1, 2024 - Present
Directed and produced sports-focused video content including social media posts, reels, ticket/journey campaigns, and jersey/commercial-style pieces for the team across 2024–2026 cycles.
Director (sports content) at Dinamo Basket
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Produced and directed sports club media assets across social and marketing formats, including social contents, reels, ticket campaigns, jersey commercials, and calendar-related content.
Director and screenwriter (freelance projects) at Indyca (Turin)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Worked as director and screenwriter for productions including the short film “True Love Waits” and participated in multiple projects that reached national and international film festival selections.
Director (commissioned) at University of Sassari
January 1, 2023 - Present
Commissioned director for university production work, contributing as a filmmaker to institutional content.
Director and screenwriter at Indyca (Turin)
January 1, 2023 - October 25, 2024
Worked as director and screenwriter for productions produced by Indyca, including the short film “True Love Waits.” Also involved in festival-ready projects and commissioned productions.
Freelance filmmaker (sports documentaries and branded content) at Dinamo Sassari (Italian major league) / Italian Handball Federation / Banco di Sardegna / Insu la Events / automotive companies and other brands
January 1, 2020 - Present
Filmmaker working with sports clubs and major brands, directing and producing sports-related and commercial content. Experience includes social media content, reels, ticket campaigns, and jersey commercials, as well as documentary and promotional productions for partners and institutions.

Education

Master degree (Documentary cinematography and photography) at Accademia di belle arti Mario Sironi
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor degree (Communication sciences) at Università degli studi di Sassari
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Master degree (documentary cinematography and photography) at Accademia di belle arti Mario Sironi
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor degree (communication sciences) at Università degli studi di Sassari
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    Road of Dreams

    Documentary.
    A journey into the land of dreams, U.S. , the world of professional boxing where Angelo, Filippo, Emanuele, Vincenzo, Francesco, Riccardo and their coach Salvatore lay the groundwork for a journey of athletic and, above all, personal growth.
    Friendships, joys, and traumas: the story of each young man is told by their coach against the breathtaking backdrop of America.
    Produced by Simone Cicalò Filmmaker & Boxing Team Erittu; directed by Simone Cicalò.