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I’m Livia Alcalde, an award-winning Italian writer-director, creative video producer and photographer with 15+ years of international experience across film, fashion, editorial, branded content, e-commerce and cultural storytelling. My work combines visual direction, narrative thinking and a strong photographic eye, from concept development and visual research to shoots, editing, post-production and final delivery. My background includes internationally screened and awarded film work, fashion/editorial clients and publications, and a bilingual narrative podcast.…I’m Livia Alcalde, an award-winning Italian writer-director, creative video producer and photographer with 15+ years of international experience across film, fashion, editorial, branded content, e-commerce and cultural storytelling. My work combines visual direction, narrative thinking and a strong photographic eye, from concept development and visual research to shoots, editing, post-production and final delivery. My background includes internationally screened and awarded film work, fashion/editorial clients and publications, and a bilingual narrative podcast.

Livia Alcalde

Film Director, Writer, Film Producer, +3

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I’m Livia Alcalde, an award-winning Italian writer-director, creative video producer and photographer with 15+ years of international experience across film, fashion, editorial, branded content, e-commerce and cultural storytelling. My work combines visual direction, narrative thinking and a strong photographic eye, from concept development and visual research to shoots, editing, post-production and final delivery. My background includes internationally screened and awarded film work, fashion/editorial clients and publications, and a bilingual narrative podcast.…I’m Livia Alcalde, an award-winning Italian writer-director, creative video producer and photographer with 15+ years of international experience across film, fashion, editorial, branded content, e-commerce and cultural storytelling. My work combines visual direction, narrative thinking and a strong photographic eye, from concept development and visual research to shoots, editing, post-production and final delivery. My background includes internationally screened and awarded film work, fashion/editorial clients and publications, and a bilingual narrative podcast.

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I’m Livia Alcalde, an award-winning Italian writer-director, creative video producer and photographer with 15+ years of international experience across film, fashion, editorial, branded content, e-commerce and cultural storytelling.

My work combines visual direction, narrative thinking and a strong photographic eye, from concept development and visual research to shoots, editing, post-production and final delivery.

My background includes internationally screened and awarded film work, fashion/editorial clients and publications, and a bilingual narrative podcast.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

Italian

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Creator, Writer, Narrator and Producer

January 1, 2026 - Present

Develop and produce the bilingual narrative podcast DIVINA ROMA, handling research, scripting, performance, recording, music, sound design, and publication.

Writer-Director, Creative Producer and Co-editor

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Directed documentary LEHER, serving as creative producer and co-editor. The film received Best Documentary at EQAD Equality & Diversity Film Festival and Close Up Edinburgh DocuFest, and it was a finalist and official selection at international festivals.

Director / Cinematographer / Editor at Lili Marleen

January 1, 2021 - Present

Independently delivered fashion short from visual concept and filming through final edit, covering direction, cinematography and editing.

Co-director and Editor at Ipazia

January 1, 2021 - Present

Narrative fashion short combining performance, atmosphere and editorial imagery; co-directed and edited.

Director and Editor at Namilia

January 1, 2021 - Present

Fashion teaser delivered as fast-paced short-form fashion content built through rhythm, attitude and image-led storytelling.

Writer-Director / Creative Producer / Co-editor at Leher

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Feature documentary role as writer-director, creative producer and co-editor. Project received Best Documentary at EQAD Equality & Diversity Film Festival and Close Up Edinburgh DocuFest, with finalist/official selection status at international festivals.

Writer-Director, Creative Producer and Co-editor at Leher (Feature Documentary)

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Directed and co-edited the documentary feature, contributing to creative development and post-production. The film received Best Documentary at EQAD Equality & Diversity Film Festival and Close Up Edinburgh DocuFest, and it was a finalist and official selection at international festivals.

Writer-Director, Creative Producer and Co-editor

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Directed documentary RESHMA. The film was an official selection at Indy Shorts International Film Festival (Academy Award-qualifying) and a finalist at 16 Days 16 Films.

Writer-Director / Creative Producer / Co-editor at Reshma

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Short documentary role as writer-director, creative producer and co-editor. Official selection at Indy Shorts International Film Festival (Academy Award-qualifying); finalist at 16 Days 16 Films.

Writer-Director, Creative Producer and Co-editor at Reshma (Short Documentary)

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Directed and co-produced the short documentary, including creative development and post-production. The film achieved official selection at Indy Shorts International Film Festival (Academy Award-qualifying) and was a finalist at 16 Days 16 Films.

Writer-Director and Creative Video Producer (Freelance)

January 1, 2015 - Present

Develop, research, write, direct and deliver documentary, music video, fashion, branded and digital projects from concept and treatment through production and post-production. Direct performers and contributors, conduct interviews, prepare shooting scripts and interview plans, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across camera, styling, production, edit review, color and sound. Maintain creative ownership over visual research, story structure, casting, performance, shoot planning, edit notes and final delivery, adapting tone and format for different platforms. Edit and co-edit narrative and short-form content in Adobe Premiere Pro and CapCut, including vertical adaptations, subtitles and basic audio/colour finishing for social content.

Writer-Director and Creative Video Producer (Freelance) at Freelance

January 1, 2015 - Present

Develop, research, write, direct, and deliver documentary, music video, fashion, branded, and digital projects from concept and treatment through production and post-production. Direct performers and contributors, conduct interviews, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across camera, styling, production, editing, colour, sound, and music. Maintain creative ownership across story structure, casting, performance direction, shoot planning, edit reviews, and final delivery, adapting tone and format for each platform and audience. Edit and co-edit narrative and short-form work, including vertical adaptations, subtitles, basic sound work, and colour correction for social content.

Contributing Photographer and Filmmaker (Permanent Contributor) at L'Officiel Thailand

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015

Work with magazine editors on recurring fashion editorials and films, contributing photography, direction, concept development, and publication-ready visual storytelling.

Contributing Photographer and Filmmaker (Freelance; credited as Permanent Contributor) at L'Officiel Thailand

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015

Work with magazine editors on recurring fashion editorials and films, contributing photography, direction, concept development, and publication-ready visual storytelling.

Contributing Photographer and Filmmaker (Freelance; Permanent Contributor) at L’Officiel Thailand

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015

Work with magazine editors on recurring fashion editorials and films, contributing photography, direction, concept development and publication-ready visual storytelling. Credited as Permanent Contributor (2013–2015).

Contributing Photographer and Filmmaker (Freelance; Permanent Contributor) at L'Officiel Thailand

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015

Work with magazine editors on recurring fashion editorials and films, contributing photography, direction, concept development, and publication-ready visual storytelling. Delivered editorial visuals and film content aligned with the magazine’s standards and storytelling style.

Fashion, Editorial and E-commerce Photographer (Freelance)

January 1, 2008 - Present

Create fashion editorials, campaigns, branded imagery and e-commerce content with a cinematic, story-led approach and a strong understanding of luxury brand identity. Selected clients/publications include Zalando, About You, Tom Ford, L’Officiel, L’Officiel Art, Elle Man, GQ Portugal and Mischka Aoki. Worked within Zalando’s high-volume production workflows for over five years, photographing 7,000+ items while collaborating with models, styling, art direction and production teams. Also supported campaign collaborations including a Zalando x Calvin Klein project featuring Georgia Palmer.

Fashion, Editorial and E-commerce Photographer (Freelance) at Freelance

January 1, 2008 - Present

Create fashion editorials, campaigns, branded imagery, and e-commerce content with a cinematic, story-led approach and a strong understanding of luxury and brand identity. Selected clients and publications include Zalando, About You, Tom Ford, L'Officiel, L'Officiel Art, Elle Man, GQ Portugal, and Mischka Aoki. Worked for more than five years within Zalando high-volume fashion workflows, photographing over 7,000 items while collaborating with models, styling, art direction, and production teams.