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Ciro S.
Italia
PROFILE
Experienced Executive Producer, Director, and Media Communication Specialist with over 10 years’ expertise in digital content creation, documentary filmmaking, and international video production. Skilled in supervising production workflows from concept to delivery, managing budgets, schedules, and legal documentation. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, with a deep understanding of local and international media landscapes.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Executive Producer | AMALA Education (2024)
• Wrote and produced Hope, a feature documentary on youth empowerment and education in crisis contexts.
• Led the communication and media department, overseeing production timelines, content development, and delivery.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams, contractors, and international stakeholders.
Director & Producer | Freelance (2012–Present)
• Directed and produced award-winning documentaries and short films, including:
o The Waiting Room (2024, CRP Jordan): Refugees in resettlement limbo.
o Napoli Dentro (2023): Naples’ football victory seen through local families.
o Addio Dolce Casa Mia (2021, Sky Italia): The dismantling of Scampia's Vele.
o Napoli in Trans (2015): Transgender narratives in Naples.
• Managed full production cycles, including scripting, budgeting, scheduling, and post-production.
• Collaborated with production and legal teams, ensuring technical and editorial compliance.
Production Assistant / Line Producer Roles (2014–2021)
• Worked with Palomar, Bronx Film, and Scott Rudin Productions (Naples/New York).
• Contributed to pre-production coordination, vendor sourcing, artist management, and cost reporting.
Assistant Director | Film Industry (2016–2020)
• Assisted on high-profile productions:
o La Paranza dei Bambini (2019, Claudio Giovannesi)
o Napoli Velata (2017, Ferzan Ozpetek)
o The Happy Prince (2016, Rupert Everett)
• Supported creative and logistical execution on-set and during post.
Digital Communications Specialist | Collateral Repair Project (2024)
• Produced multi-platform content in Jordan, highlighting CRP’s refugee programs.
• Coordinated filming, wrote scripts, and ensured visual and narrative alignment with brand values.
Producer / Video-Journalist | Associated Press (2014–2019)
• Produced news segments across the Middle East, delivering under tight deadlines and complex logistics.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
• 2024: Executive Production & Location Management – Campania Film Commission
• 2019: MAIA Plus – Film Production Management
• 2014: BA in Communication Studies – University of Pisa (106/110)
• 2008: Dubbing & Post-Production – Technicolor Rome
• Ongoing: Advanced Arabic – Shababeek Language Center, Amman
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Budgeting & Scheduling (Movie Magic, Excel)
• Video Editing & Post-Production (Premiere, DaVinci)
• Contract & Deliverables Management
• Social Media & Digital Campaigns
LANGUAGES
• Italian – Native
• English – Fluent (C2)
• French – Fluent (C2)
• Arabic – Intermediate
Experienced Executive Producer, Director, and Media Communication Specialist with over 10 years’ expertise in digital content creation, documentary filmmaking, and international video production. Skilled in supervising production workflows from concept to delivery, managing budgets, schedules, and legal documentation. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, with a deep understanding of local and international media landscapes.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Executive Producer | AMALA Education (2024)
• Wrote and produced Hope, a feature documentary on youth empowerment and education in crisis contexts.
• Led the communication and media department, overseeing production timelines, content development, and delivery.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams, contractors, and international stakeholders.
Director & Producer | Freelance (2012–Present)
• Directed and produced award-winning documentaries and short films, including:
o The Waiting Room (2024, CRP Jordan): Refugees in resettlement limbo.
o Napoli Dentro (2023): Naples’ football victory seen through local families.
o Addio Dolce Casa Mia (2021, Sky Italia): The dismantling of Scampia's Vele.
o Napoli in Trans (2015): Transgender narratives in Naples.
• Managed full production cycles, including scripting, budgeting, scheduling, and post-production.
• Collaborated with production and legal teams, ensuring technical and editorial compliance.
Production Assistant / Line Producer Roles (2014–2021)
• Worked with Palomar, Bronx Film, and Scott Rudin Productions (Naples/New York).
• Contributed to pre-production coordination, vendor sourcing, artist management, and cost reporting.
Assistant Director | Film Industry (2016–2020)
• Assisted on high-profile productions:
o La Paranza dei Bambini (2019, Claudio Giovannesi)
o Napoli Velata (2017, Ferzan Ozpetek)
o The Happy Prince (2016, Rupert Everett)
• Supported creative and logistical execution on-set and during post.
Digital Communications Specialist | Collateral Repair Project (2024)
• Produced multi-platform content in Jordan, highlighting CRP’s refugee programs.
• Coordinated filming, wrote scripts, and ensured visual and narrative alignment with brand values.
Producer / Video-Journalist | Associated Press (2014–2019)
• Produced news segments across the Middle East, delivering under tight deadlines and complex logistics.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
• 2024: Executive Production & Location Management – Campania Film Commission
• 2019: MAIA Plus – Film Production Management
• 2014: BA in Communication Studies – University of Pisa (106/110)
• 2008: Dubbing & Post-Production – Technicolor Rome
• Ongoing: Advanced Arabic – Shababeek Language Center, Amman
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Budgeting & Scheduling (Movie Magic, Excel)
• Video Editing & Post-Production (Premiere, DaVinci)
• Contract & Deliverables Management
• Social Media & Digital Campaigns
LANGUAGES
• Italian – Native
• English – Fluent (C2)
• French – Fluent (C2)
• Arabic – Intermediate