Milan, Lombardy, Italy
I’m a Composer and Executive Producer for Film, Games, and Media. CEO of Merry-Go-Sound, dedicated to promoting contemporary music and digital awareness by featuring a range of events throughout the year. President of the Conservatory of Pavia, Italy, from 2010 to 2013. Selected by the European Commission in Brussels as Expert both in the MEDIA and in the Culture programs. Global Head of Contents at Campus Party, the greatest technological experience of the world. I studied Computer Science at the University of Milan and Composition at the Conservatory of Milan. As a passionate Entrepreneur, I invest in marketing and technology. Recipient of the "Ivano Becchi" Professional Award endowed by the Banca del Monte di Lombardia Foundation and the "Talent of Ideas" prize by UniCredit Bank.
As an independent company specializing in film and audiovisual production, we strive to produce feature and short films, documentaries, and commercials through collaborations and co-productions with all over the world. Among our titles, the award-winning docufilms 'On the front line' (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13405484/), 'In the Mind's Garden' (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21381432/) which has been screened at the Warsaw Film Festival, and 'Violated Souls' (https://www.imdb.com/it/title/tt42869781/). https://www.giottoproduzioni.com
Merry-Go-Sound is dedicated to promoting contemporary music and digital awareness by featuring a range of events throughout the year. Since 2008, the company has produced the highSCORE Festival and the Screen Music Program. Past editions have included Harry Gregson-Williams, Michael Abels, Jeff Beal, Carlos Rafael Rivera, Sonya Belousova & Giona Ostinelli, Sean Callery, Jeff Russo, Inon Zur, Norihiko Hibino, David Buckley, Ryan Shore, Garry Schyman, Ian Hultquist, Jeff Broadbent, Alison Plante, Clint Bajakian, Julia Wolfe, Kaija Saariaho, Helmut Lachenmann, Steven Mackey, Sarah Kirkland Snider, Louis Andriessen, Martin Bresnick, Irvine Arditti, Giya Kancheli, Paul Moravec, Christopher Theofanidis, David Ludwig, and Derek Bermel.
The Huffington Post called my music 'compelling, captivating, and worth exploring.' I've been nominated twice at the International Sound & Film Music Festival (ISFMF). I composed the music for three docufilms: On The Front Line, about thirteen war photojournalists; In the Mind's Garden, about the stigma of mental distress; and Violated Souls, about romance fraud. I also scored Flatten Island, the app by Video Games Without Borders supporting the fight against Covid-19; E-114, the award-winning web series directed by Matteo Balsamo; three casual games published by Steam and Big Fish Games; a dozen short films; and a theater production — before LA-based label Cleopatra Records approached me to distribute my new album And the Stars Above, which was presented in Japan with a five-concert tour.
Campus Party is the greatest technological experience of the world which brings together young geeks, universities, institutions, companies, communities, and NGOs in a festival of innovation and creativity. An annual event in more than 12 countries, Campus Party struggles to scout and foster young talents all around the world, while featuring hackathons, keynotes, workshops, challenges, and entertainment. My responsibilities: • Define the editorial line of the Event and ensure consistent global experience • Develop the Event agenda, scout new contents and sign top level Speakers • Agree with the Content Advisors on the allocation of sessions and presentations • Map out a content strategy that supports and extends marketing initiatives • Acquire top quality contents from companies, universities, institutions, and NGOs • Share standards and best practices for content creation, distribution and maintenance • Coordinate travel and accommodation for all the engaged Speakers • Manage the Stage Assistants team before and during the Event Institutional video: https://youtu.be/Ik-EFtEM6ec
Established as a recognized institution of higher education within the Italian university system, the "F. Vittadini" Conservatory of Pavia offers a comprehensive range of academic programs, providing Bachelor's degrees, Master's degrees, and specialized courses in various musical disciplines. The institution operates under the auspices of the Italian Ministry of Education, Universities and Research. My responsibilities: • Administer the financial affairs of the Institute (€2.3 million/year) • Play a leading role in the development of the Institute including the establishment of academic priorities and budget management • Promote the work of the Institute and continually seek opportunities for synergies, support, and financial assistance • Objectively evaluate the achievement of financial goals and plans • Liaise with government departments and bureaucrats to apprise them of developing areas, unmet needs and the worth of the Institute projects • Attend business functions for networking to develop the organization contacts • Work to make the Institute a top destination for prospective students and a positive environment for learning and research www.conspv.it