Hi, I’m Valentina Balzaretti Lotto, a filmmaker and animator trained in storytelling, directing, and editing, with hands-on experience in 2D animation, cinema, and video production. I enjoy turning ideas into visible stories through scripts, shot planning, and post-production. I am passionate about short films, animation projects, and collaborative media, always eager to explore new storytelling techniques and tools to bring creative concepts to life.…

Valentina Balzaretti Lotto

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Hi, I’m Valentina Balzaretti Lotto, a filmmaker and animator trained in storytelling, directing, and editing, with hands-on experience in 2D animation, cinema, and video production. I enjoy turning ideas into visible stories through scripts, shot planning, and post-production. I am passionate about short films, animation projects, and collaborative media, always eager to explore new storytelling techniques and tools to bring creative concepts to life.…

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Hi, I’m Valentina Balzaretti Lotto, a filmmaker and animator trained in storytelling, directing, and editing, with hands-on experience in 2D animation, cinema, and video production. I enjoy turning ideas into visible stories through scripts, shot planning, and post-production.

I am passionate about short films, animation projects, and collaborative media, always eager to explore new storytelling techniques and tools to bring creative concepts to life.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Barista/Bar Staff at Lounge Bar
June 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Cashier, taking orders, service to tables, bar and cafe duties, cleaning of the premises
Barista/Bar Staff at EXCALIBUR
March 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Barista in caffeetteria, preparation of gelato cups, service to tables and orders, handling of counter
Video Editor at Ciao People Media Group, Napoli
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Video editing for Cookist e Ohga; using Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop
Workshop Director / Regia at Progetto Space, Napoli
June 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
Atelier directing; territory exploration; screenwriting and directing a short film presented at Premio Massimo Troisi
Stage Marketing, Sales & Insider Job at Domino's Pizza, Roma
February 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Marketing and sales internship; promotional activities and customer engagement
Delivery Driver at Winelivery
February 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Delivery and logistics support
Editing Secretary / Assistant Editor at Dinamo Film
July 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Editing secretary for short film 'SLOW' (Gray Line – I Love Rome)
Tour Operator at Rome Tourism Agency
July 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Tour operator responsibilities in a Rome-based travel agency
Workshop Writer for Animated TV Series at Animoka Studios SRL
October 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018
Workshop: writing for animated TV series
Educatrice at Cooperativa Questa Generazione
June 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017
Educator for children aged 6 to 11 during the summer program

Education

Diploma in Storytelling & Performing Arts - Specializzazione nel Cinema at Scuola Holden
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Diploma in Lingue Straniere Moderne at Liceo Linguistico 'Carlo Porta'
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016
Master Montaggio Video at PC Academy
November 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Corso di Animazione 2D Tradizionale e Digitale; Disegno Base; Adobe Animate; Toon Boom Harmony at Scuola Internazionale di Comics
October 10, 2021 - July 6, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
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