Massimo di Francesco - m2video - massimo di francesco

Curriculum Vitae
Personal information
Name and surname
Massimo di Francesco
E-mail
Nationality
Gender
[email protected]
Italian
Male
Location
Sussex UK / worldwide
Specialist Areas:
Camera Operator; Focus Puller; ENG Operator; Cinematographer;
Video editor; Sound Recordist; Boom Operator;
Work experience
ENG Cameraman and Editing for the following news broadcasters and journalists:
2010 – 2014
2011 – 2014
Al Arabiya - Rifaat El Nagar Italian correspondent for Al-Arabiya;
Al-Iraqiya - Tarek Osman Italian correspondent for Iraqi Broadcast; Al Ekhbariya News (Saudi
Broadcaster); Alwakei TV (Kuwaiti Broadcaster)
On cinema sets:
2012
2011
2011
2011
2010
2010
2012
2012
2014
Camera and Electrical Department
Grip "Nel mare dove sono nata io" (short ) Directed by I. Achaval, C. Bondì
Electrician "La Scatola Nera" (short ) Directed by A. Bruno
Gaffer "L'Agnellino con le Trecce" (film TV) Directed by M. Rigatti
Key Grip "La Fabbrica dei Volti Noti" (short ) Directed by R. Papa
Director of Photography - “Amori e Disamori” (short ) directed by G. Cavalieri
Key Grip - "Il tempo che tiene" (featured film) Directed by F. Marino
Sound Department
Sound Recordist - "Hertz" (short ) Directed by R. Papa
Sound Recordist - "Schumann therapy" (featured film) directed by S. Bonaccorso
Sound Recordist - "Il Guardiano del Ghiaccio" (featured film (in Post_Production))
Directed by S. Metastasio
Apr - Nov 2012 Sound Engineer - “Teatro Valle” – Theatre in Rome
Other Work Experience :
PCB Assembler:
Currently
West Control Solution – in Brighton
Technical Drawing and Designer:
1989 - 1997
1988 - 1990
1986 - 1987
1997 – 2005
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Architectural Designer - Perspectivist - Design & Technology Designer - Architect Pasquale
Cascella - in Rome
Architectural Designer - Perspectivist - Design & Technology Designer - Architecture firm
Associate “Interno 2” - in Rome
Architectural and Technical Designer - Arch. Alessandro De Rossi - in Rome
Restaurant pizzeria wine bar "Pennabianca" in Rome. Co-owner, responsible for personnel,
day to day running of restaurant including front of house and food orders.
M. di Francesco CV -
Updated 08 Feb 2016
Education and training
Jun 2010 – Mar 2011
Qualification: Executive Producer
Principal subjects/occupational skills covered: Digital TV Producer, specializing on television and film
production, knowledge of new media, modes of distribution in television, cinema and web.
Name of organisation providing education and training: Province of Rome; Employment Centre –
Magica - Lambda Italy
Sept 2007 - Nov 2008
Qualification: Technical expert in the film and audiovisual production (EQF 5)
Principal subjects/occupational skills covered: Film and television production, knowledge of the various
sectors and roles in film and television skills including distribution.
Name of organisation providing education and training: University of Rome - Manieri Copernico
Institute - Europroduzioni
Mar - Apr 2006 Qualification: Operator and editor Avid (Intensive)
Principal subjects/occupational skills covered: Operator and editor in non-linear digital system, Avid
Media Composer Adrenaline. Name of organisation providing education and training: Scuola di cinema
of Rome - Tecnovideo Rome
Jan - Feb 2001 Training Safety at the work-site. Qualification; 'Responsible for safety at work.'
Mar - Apr 2001 Training in fire safety in low-risk activities. Qualification; 'Responsible for fire safety at work-site'.
Sept 2001
Training of employees in First Aid an the work-site. Qualification; 'Safety Officer at work'.
1983 – 1988
Qualification: (Baccalaureate, 3A levels) Arts and applied arts in architecture and interior
design (score 56/60). Name and type of organisation providing education and training: State
Institute of Art in Rome (ISA)
Languages
English – Fluent
Italian - Mother tongue.
Basic understanding of Spanish and Portuguese (Brazilian).
Skills
Technical - Excellent working knowledge of computers such as, OS Windows, Macintosh and
Linux Ubuntu. Excellent knowledge of video editing programs Adobe Première Pro Avid and
Final Cut. Very good knowledge of Adobe After effects, Encore DVD, Photoshop. Good
knowledge of Adobe Dreamweaver. Very good knowledge of Adobe Audition and CuBase.
Organisational competences
Good ability to organize and direct working groups. Capacity gained through work experience
Other skills and competences
Dec 2010 - Mar 2011 Internship at "Digital Room", film and television production company - In Rome
Oct 2008 - Nov 2008 Internship at "Video Recording", Synchronization, dubbing and Mastering services - In
Rome
Jul 2008 - Sep 2008 Internship at "SBP" production companies (services cine-television) - In Rome
Sep 2005
Internship at "x-Filmes" Film television prod. studio Ltd - Salvador da Bahia Brazil
Artistic skills and competences
As well as my academic skills and personal interests, I have a passion for photography and
great artistic skills, with a good knowledge of historical art. Integrated with personal creativity,
I try to reach a perfect union, experimenting technically and otherwise. A lover of music, I also
enjoy playing some percussion instruments.
Driving license cars and motorcycles (Italian, since sep 1987, British since oct 2015)
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M. di Francesco CV -
Updated 08 Feb 2016