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Leonardo Ferrari Carissimi

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I’m Leonardo Ferrari Carissimi, an Italian film director, author, and documentary filmmaker with over 20 years of experience across cinema, television, and theatre.

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I’m Leonardo Ferrari Carissimi, an Italian film director, author, and documentary filmmaker with over 20 years of experience across cinema, television, and theatre. Based in Porto, Portugal, I create emotionally engaging stories through strong artistic direction and a cinematic approach to visual storytelling—always aiming to connect with people while preserving narrative sensitivity and authenticity.

I’m currently developing new documentary and branded content projects inspired by Portugal, its people, and its heritage. My interests center on identity, legacy, human connection, and exceptional value, with a clear goal: to craft work that resonates locally and internationally, whether through cultural documentaries, luxury/premium brand films, or cinematic portraits.

  • 17 years' experience
  • Joined October 2026

Languages

  • PortugueseAdvanced
  • EnglishAdvanced
  • ItalianFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianAdvanced
  • GermanIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Other

Work experience· 8 roles

General Production Director; Author & Director · Striscia la Notizia — MediasetJan 2022 – Jan 2026 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Creative and production leadership within one of Italy’s most recognized TV programmes, supporting development, direction, and execution of large-scale television content across multiple production demands.

General Production Director · STRISCIA LA NOTIZIA · MEDIASETJan 2022 – Jan 2026 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Creative and production leadership within one of Italy’s most recognized TV programmes, combining authoring and direction responsibilities across programme development and production execution.

Author & Film Director · RAI TVJan 2018 – Jan 2022 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Authored and directed TV productions for national broadcast, overseeing creative development and direction across documentary and entertainment formats.

Founder; Producer; Author & Director · Velvet Movie S.R.L.Jan 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 11 mos
Director (selected credits)Jan 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 11 mos
Founder · Producer · Author & Director · VELVET MOVIE S.R.L.Jan 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 11 mos
Artistic Director; Author & Director · Teatro dell'OrologioJan 2009 – Jan 2014 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Artistic Director · Author & Director · TEATRO DELL'OROLOGIOJan 2009 – Jan 2014 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Education· 7

Theories & Techniques of Cinema (Master dell'Immaginario) · MIM2008
Degree in Philosophy of Religions · Università degli Studi Roma Tre2004
Theatre & Directing Studies · Albert - Ludwigs - Universität, Freiburg2004 – 2006
Directing Studies · Gate Theatre, Dublin2006

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