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(2017)  Audiovisual and communications specialist with over ten years of

experience in the European and North-American private and Master in Film Arts, Directing public sector both in creative and entrepreneurial positions. Baltic Film and Media School  Award-winning, seasoned storyteller and editor with uplifting , visionary leadership and outstanding analytical skills. (2011)  Self-motivated, proactive, quick-thinking, flexible, able to pivot

when necessary, thorough and able to juggle multiple and diverse Study Abroad, ERASMUS responsibilities with a strong emphasis on organization and an Program unwavering attention to detail at all times. Baltic Film and Media School  Inquisitive at heart, my interest in cultures and ethnicities with a Tallinn, Estonia special focus on voices that have been underrepresented, (2007/2008) marginalized or discouraged has, since an early age, contributed

to shaping my perspective on interpersonal relations, work and my Bachelor in Communication personal life. and Media Studies (cum laude) Libera Università di Lingue e WORK EXPERIENCE Comunicazione IULM

Milan, Italy Freelance Audiovisual and Communications Specialist (2009) (September 2016 – Present)

 Advisor and mediator for film sales, acquisitions, festival and LANGUAGES distribution strategies (TV, VOD, Cinema).  Consultant for international public and private sector companies, Italian (Native) and organizations such as Le Groupe Ouest, the Vancouver Film Festival, the FIAPF-Accredited Transilvania Film Festival, the Eurasia English (CELPIP-G) International Film Festival, and the Sardinia Film Festival. Listening 11/12

Writing 10/12 Reading 12/12 Executive Producer & Director Dean Israelite’s Assistant Speaking 10/12 (December 2019 – March 2020) Above the Moon Productions Inc. | Vancouver, BC, Canada. French (TEF) “The Astronauts”: TV-series produced by Nickelodeon & Imagine Compréhension orale C2 Entertainment. Expression écrite B1  Responsible for fulfilling tasks for projects the director is working Compréhension écrite B2 on, as well as for his personal life including: scheduling Expression orale C1 appointments, booking travels and accommodations, maintaining

the director’s online and offline materials updated, taking notes Spanish (Beginner) during meetings, typing, preparing and collating reports, drafting German (Beginner) letters/emails, researching cinematic references, and implementing and maintaining procedures. 1  Acting as liaison between the director, the production team in GIAMPIETRO Vancouver, BC, Canada and the other execs in Los Angeles, BALIA California, USA.  Interpreting, classifying, analyzing, reporting, and summarizing all bills and expenses to correctly reconcile petty cash envelopes. SKILLS  Ensure the smooth running of meetings and video calls supporting executives and staff with research materials, project breakdowns, Mentorship updated screenplays and storyboards and technical assistance. Cognitive flexibility Non-verbal communication Set Production Assistant (PA) (October 2019 – December 2019) Empathy Salvation Productions Inc. | Vancouver, BC, Canada. “The Stand”: 10 episodes adaptation of Stephen King’s The Stand, Clarity and concision produced by CBS. Active listening  Key PA and PA on set during papering the neighborhood, set-up, Public speaking crew park, fire watch, lock-up, crowd control, traffic control, clean Confidentiality up. Emotional intelligence  Acting as a courier and point of contact between the crew and the Moral Clarity location liaison, coordinate the extras, helping to keep the set clean and tidy and distributing call sheets, health and safety notices, and other paperwork. CERTIFICATES  Support the production team in day to day activities, assist in production errands and tasks, and be the go-to for general needs  Traffic Control Person to the entire crew of 50-150. (TCP)  Motion Picture Industry Film Curator (April 2015 – September 2019) Orientation (MPIO) Curator of public and private film related cultural events.  Motion Picture Safety 101  Negotiating screening agreements, identifying and selecting – General Safety material and cataloguing its contents.  Overseeing a series of programming dedicated to expanding the Awareness way in which we experience screen-based media and film  Workplace Hazardous including talks, conferences, and exhibitions. Materials Information  Presenting a diverse selection of recent festival releases while System (WHMIS) simultaneously keeping the history of cinema alive through screenings of all sorts of film heritage.  Dealing with enquiries about the program from the audience, other curators, and industry people or cultural support funds.

Lead Volunteer (September 2019 – October 2019)

Vancouver International Film Festival | Vancouver, BC, Canada. Operated by The Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society.  Ensured that the Virtual Reality Volunteer Team had the support, knowledge and tools required to succeed in their roles.  Assisted with VR tasks while acting as a communication bridge between the exhibitors, staff and the volunteer team.  Provided hands-on support for all periphery conference initiatives

for industry guests.  Helped with the smooth execution of galas and special events

2 from set-up through tear-down, including vendor support, guest GIAMPIETRO check-in, green room coordination, and VIP lounge hosting.

BALIA Film Festival Programmer (March 2015 – December 2018) Black Nights Film Festival | Tallinn, Estonia. FILMOGRAPHY International competitive feature film A-Class festival recognized by FIAPF.  Koit (Short Film for Estonian  Programmer for competitions and side programs with a special Institute, 7 minutes, 2014) focus on world and international premieres from Italy as well as  Ainult Meie Kolm (Short film, other European territories. 30 minutes, 2011)  Delegate for the festival and talents scout at other major  Kolm Kartulit (Short Film, 10 international film festivals including, but not limited to, Cannes, minutes, 2010) Berlin, Locarno, , San Sebastian, Sarajevo, Sofia, Edinburgh,  In Between (Short Film, 15 Tehran and Vancouver. minutes, 2008)  Wrote synopsis for the festival catalogue and hosted press  Feel the Space (Observational conferences and Q&A sessions before hundreds of spectators. documentary, 5 minutes, 2008)  Enhanced and bolstered productive relationships with partners,  Alta Tensione (Short Film, 5 stakeholders, press and public and private sector companies, minutes, 2008) organizations, and executives.  Forever Mine (Short film, 1 minute, 2008) Film Festival Programmer (July 2017 – December 2018) Cape Town International Film and Market Festival | Cape Town, South Award-winning films selected in Africa. over 60 International film festivals International competitive feature film festival. worldwide.  Delivered an extensive and diverse cultural programme including world and international premieres of independent and award- winning films that engaged different audiences.  Developed opportunities for critical engagement through facilitated talks, debates and various events.  Worked with staff across the organisation to ensure that an excellent customer service experience was delivered on a consistent basis.  Developed and sustained significant and positive relationships with the international community of filmmakers, distributors, and others who represent both established and emerging talent in the film industry.

Sales & Acquisitions Consultant (November 2016 – December 2018) Coccinelle Film Placement | Rome, Italy. World sales and international film distribution.  Scouted international markets for new acquisitions which went on to win awards and be widely distributed.  Developed and enhanced good relationships with festival programmers, distributors and other exhibitors at major international film markets including Marché du Film in Cannes and EFM during the Berlinale.  Used market data and competitive intelligence as a tool to inform 3 sales and negotiations. GIAMPIETRO  Onboarded new channels and platforms, priming them as new BALIA accounts to grow license sales.

External Contributor (May 2016 – June 2018) Cineuropa.org | , Belgium. European portal dedicated to cinema and audiovisual.  Written over 30 articles and synopsis for new film releases.  Recurrent correspondent from Cannes, Edinburgh, Karlovy Vary, Venice, Montreal, Sarajevo and Locarno.  Interviewed prominent film personalities such as Italian director Alessandro Aronadio and Estonian producer Ivo Felt.

Founder and CEO (January 2008 – June 2015) Bumblebee Films | Tallinn, Estonia. Film production company.  Produced and directed award-winning short films, commercials, music videos and corporate videos for Estonian clients and international production companies.  Unwavering attention for strategic communications planning, issues management and creative storytelling aimed at promoting, developing and establishing transnational corporations, rising mid-size organizations, and ground-breaking start-ups.

Director, Editor and Camera Operator (March 2015 – June 2015) Lemmikretseptid, Kanal2 | Tallinn, Estonia. TV cooking show broadcasted weekly on Estonian national TV.  Directed one season of the show in studio and on location.  Edited over 100 hours of footage and determined the editorial line of the show.  Operated the main camera in studio and on location.

Producer, Director (January 2013 – July 2013) Cuba Films | Tallinn, Estonia. Film production company that offers production services.  Scouted the Italian market in search of new clients.  Budgeted projects for clients such as FIAT, San Pellegrino and Vodafone.  Produced TVCs for international clients with a budget of over 60.000€ each.  Facilitated shootings of audiovisual projects in Estonia.

Video editor and broadcasting operator (April 2010 – June 2010) Betgenius | Tallinn, Estonia. Online sports betting company.  Monitored live sport events.  Captured, logged, processed and exported HD and 4K video

4 footage for optimal online and off-line consumption. GIAMPIETRO  Broadcasted online sport events and their highlights.

BALIA Internship (September 2008 – October 2008) NBC Universal | Rome, Italy. American media and entertainment company.  Winner of the "Young Director's Project 3", I directed the short film "Alta Tensione" which went on to premiere at the Rome International Film Festival.

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