I produced, wrote and directedEncounterEncounter is a crowdfunded sci-fi short film I've written and directed. It's my debut short film and it's been distributed in international film festivals like VIFF. It's been shot on a RED Epic in the South of Italy. If you want to see it just ask.
I design and advertiseBoxyBoxy is the best Inbox by Gmail client, available on the Mac App Store. I co-created it with Francesco Di Lorenzo, the developer, and I curated from the start the product design, marketing and social media presence. I also created the official website and I give customer support. The app has been downloaded more than 15k times.
I executive produced, co-wrote and editedIl Prof. di Filosofia by Gaetano NarducciShort film directed by Gaetano Narducci, winner of Foggia Student Film Fest 2016. It's about a casual encounter between a Philosophy professor and young, smartphone addicted, student.
Short Film2016
I editedTerra Arcobaleno by Roberto MorettoShort documentary directed by Roberto Moretto (also executive producer of my short film Encounter), on the "Pride" movement that took place in Foggia, our town. There was a huge amount of footage, the editing process was definitely exciting and fun.
Short film2015
I was the cinematographer, editor and VFX artist forUmbra by Carlo FeniziUmbra is a short film directed by Carlo Fenizi, written with Maria Antonietta Di Pietro. It's set in “Foresta Umbra”, a beautiful forest in Gargano land. "Umbra" means shadowy and for a reason: shooting in the dark forest proved to be challenging indeed.
Documentary2014
I was the editor forRitorno a Vico by Giovanni RinaldiFeature-lenght documentary on the Singers of Carpino, an old tradition of Christian music, written and directed by my father Giovanni Rinaldi.
Feature film2012
I was the Visual Effects Supervisor forHenry by Alessandro PivaI was the Visual FX Supervisor for this Italian noir feature film, directed by Alessandro Piva. I worked closely with the post-production team, and my work ranged from adding blood spatters to removing unwanted shadows and reflections.
Animation2012
I made an animated commercial forStrophes by Alfredo Delli BoviStrophes was a great OS X app to read lyrics of your favorite songs, developed by Alfredo Delli Bovi and designed by Gordon Irving. This little commercial was entirely created in Apple Motion.
Video2013
I wrote, directed and editedIo, Bologna dipendenteIo, Bologna dipendente is a short mockumentary I wrote, directed and edited. It won the first prize at the competition Next Step: Bologna. I wrote it in a few minutes and we shot it in a few hours.
Video2013
I was the co-author ofLa mia Vodafone Smart PassLa mia Vodafone SMART Pass is a short commercial I realized for a contest by Vodafone / Userfarm, with the help of Daniele Bisceglia. 5th prize winner.
I co-hostedPausa CaffèI hosted the show for the EasyPodcast Network with Diego Petrucci and Federico Travaini. It was a great and unusual experience, and certainly one that gave me a lot of confidence.
Animation2011
I made an animated intro forSaggiamente by Maurizio NataliIt's one of Italy's most popular tech blogs, one that I've been following almost since it's beginning. I made the intro for its videos in Apple Motion.
Short film2010
I editedL'Altra Parte by Lorenzo SepaloneAnother collaboration with Lorenzo Sepalone, when I was 20 years old. I edited this short on the good old Final Cut Pro 7, and I also curated its sound design.
Short film2008
I was the cinematographer and editor forAllegro Ma Non Troppo by Lorenzo SepaloneThese are my 'humble beginnings'. A small, no-budget short that allowed me to start practicing with camera and editing.