Simone Chiesa
London
Summary
Versatile author, director and filmmaker with 20+ years of experience in all aspects of video production, from concept development and scriptwriting to shooting, editing, and post-production.
180+ documentaries and TV formats broadcast on SKY, RAI and other major TV channels. 30+ commercials and corporates.
Familiar with shooting in difficult conditions: deserts, high mountains, jungles, dangerous cities. Travelled and worked in more than 50 countries.
Familiar with operating under demanding schedules and recognised for creating engaging content. Result-driven, attentive to detail, budget and deadlines. Dedicated and hardworking with internal drive to deliver excellence. Strong problem-solving capacities. Scientific approach, always hungry of new knowledge.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education
Work history
FILMMAKER
freelance
01.2003 - Current
- Orchestrated creation and development of compelling content across television and digital media.
- Delivered high-quality results within budget and timeframe targets.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues and applying positive approach
AUTHOR AND DIRECTOR
Eie Film
01.2015 - Current
- Planned, filmed and edited video content to match brief requirements.
- Leveraged mastery of diction, syntax and narrative structures to develop compelling storylines.
- Composed pieces using appropriate voice tones and word choice, adapting them to meet diverse project requirements
- Performed extensive research on historical and cultural happenings to support and parse out creative ideas.
- Worked with editors to understand purpose of desired content, applying feedback to align with publisher requirements.
- Established detailed production schedule to meet project deadline.
FILMMAKER AND VIDEO PRODUCTION MANAGER
Pubbliteam
01.2007 - 12.2014
- Produced high-quality and consistent work with minimal mistakes to reduce editing time.
- Planned and prepared for numerous on-location and studio shoots concurrently.
- Oversaw daily production and post-production workflow to achieve high productivity levels
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines, with accuracy and efficiency
- Repaired and maintained broadcasting equipment for optimum performance and minimum downtime.
- Determined set-up of camera, sound and lighting equipment to produce precise results.
- Planned, filmed and edited video content to match brief requirements.
EDITOR
Kamel Film
01.2005 - 12.2006
- Worked under direction of project manager to create professional works following precise specifications.
- Adhered to required formats and style guidelines for different types of publications.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Mastering color correction and grading -
Daniele Paglia
Bologna 01.2012 - 06.2012
Master in screenwriting -
La Factoria del Guiòn
Madrid 10.2011 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - IT and multimedia
Alma Mater Studiorum
Bologna 10.2000 - 07.2005
Active Member -
Ipotesi Cinema
Bologna 01.2002 - 12.2009
Certificate of Higher Education -
Scientific Lyceum
Riva del Garda 10.1995 - 06.2000
Degree in music - Classic Guitar
Conservatorio
Riva del Garda 10.1995 - 06.2000
Skills
- Storytelling and Scriptwriting
- Journalism
- Directing fiction and non-fiction
- DOP, cameraman, steadycam operator
- Certified Drone Pilot
- Editing with FCPX, AVID, Premiere, Da vinci
- Color correction and grading
- Compositing with After Effects
Affiliations
- Arts, music, sports and e-sports, motors, martials arts, videogames, wine and good food
Languages
italian
Native
English
Fluent
Spanish
Fluent
French
Fluent
Portuguese
Intermediate
German
Elementary
DOCUMENTARIES
● SUPERALBERI, 120’, 2018
● IL MONGOL RALLY AL CONTRARIO, 60’, SK SPORT, 2013
● LUT 2013 – 42’, DeejayTV 2013
● DAKAR 2013 - 42', DeejayTV 2013
● SANTIAGO IN ROSA - 42', DeejayTV 2012
● THAILAND Double Triathlon - 42', DeejayTV 2012
● GREENLAND The Long Way - 42', DeejayTV 2012
● MARATHON DES SABLES 2012: La sfida italiana al deserto - 42', DeejayTV, 2012
● 26° MARATHON DES SABLES - 25' e 52', RAI SPORT, 2011
● TOR DE GEANTS 2010 - 52', RAI SPORT, 2010
● WATER IN THE DESERT - 25', prod. VegaMG, 2010
● UN ATTIMO PER LA VITA - 25', Prod. INAIL, 2009
● 24° MARATHON DES SABLES - 52', RAI SPORT, 2009
DOCUMENTARY SERIES
● FALEGNAMI AD ALTA QUOTA 1 episode, 42’ Discovery, 2023
● MEZZI SPECIALI 1 episode, 42’ Motor Trend (Discovery), 2022
● MUDWAR 6 episodes, 42’ Motor Trend (Discovery), 2020/21
● TORNO A VIVERE IN ITALIA 10 episodes, 26’ SKY, 2020
● VOGLIO VIVERE IN ITALIA 18 episodes, 26’ SKY, 2018/19
● COUCHSURFERS 34 episodes 12’ RAI3, 2015-2016
● VICINI DI VIAGGIO 5 episodes, 25’ SKY, 2015-2016
● ICARUS 130 episodes (6', 12' or 25') SKY, 2007-2014
● SINTESI SPORT 20 episodes, 25' or 52' SKY, 2007-2012
● WINTER 8 episodes, 13' SKY SPORT, 2012
● GIRO D'ITALIA 2012 21 episodes, 6' + 52' BIKE SHOW TV, 2012
● NISSAN THE QUEST 8 episodes, 26' SKY SPORT, 2011
● EFFETTO AVVENTURA 12 episodes, 13' SKY SPORT, 2011
● SNOWAVE 4 episodes, 25' SKY SPORT, 2008
● PUNTO SPORT 12 episodes, 25' SKY SPORT, 2008
● BEACH TENNIS 10 episodes, 25' SKY SPORT, 2008
FEATURE FILMS (as editor)
● Getout 2 - 90' prod. Kamelfilm, 2008
● Getout - 90', prod. Kamelfilm, 2007
SHORTS
● Gadgets - 12' autoproduction, 2007
● Mission: recrutement - prod. FIPJ, 2005
COMMERCIALS AND CORPORATES
DATALOGIC, CERES, MACCAFERRI, MERCEDES, POLASE SPORT, CRP, BMW, BORDONE-FERRARI, ARERA, ROLLAND, NEA, ASTANA, EUROVO, GARMIN, NONSOLOMOTO, ASCOT MASCAGNI, GATE NINE, REVLON, NINESQUARED, DOMENICO LANNUTTI, FRANCO MORONE, ERNESTO GARCIA PENA, SIMANGAVOL
MINOR JOBS
2013: Professor for an advanced course in videomaking, ECIPAR (Ferrara)
2008: Professor in videomaking, BLOGOS (Bologna)
2007: Cameraman and editor for TV and cine productions with KAMELFILM (Bologna)
2007: Cameraman for the TV service EUROVIDEO (Bologna)
2006: Tour Manager for the african music band SIMANGAVOL (Italy)
2004/05: EVS (European Volunteer Service) in Reunion Island (France)
2003/04: Coordinator and consultant for the Telestreet project (indipendent media network)
2002: System Administrator for the network “Iperbole” (Bologna)
2001 : System Administrator fo the TV network Odeon (Bologna)
PERSONAL EQUIPEMENT
- Sony FX30
- Lenses: Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 ART, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 ART, Sony 18-105mm f/4 G, Sony 10-18mm f/4
- Drone: DJI Mavic Pro 2, DJI mini 4 pro
- Audio: Sennheiser shotgun ME-66, 2x radio Sennheiser EW-100 G3, RODE-LINK Wi-Fi, 2x Sennheiser MKE-2, Sennheiser MK-40, mixer 3 channels
- Lights: Neewer 1904, Neewer 660, 3x RGB led bars, Aputure Amaran AL-M9, YONGNUO YN300
- Steadicam Merlin 2
- Slider and tripod
Timeline
AUTHOR AND DIRECTOR
Eie Film
01.2015 - Current
Mastering color correction and grading -
Daniele Paglia
01.2012 - 06.2012
Master in screenwriting -
La Factoria del Guiòn
10.2011 - 06.2012
FILMMAKER AND VIDEO PRODUCTION MANAGER
Pubbliteam
01.2007 - 12.2014
EDITOR
Kamel Film
01.2005 - 12.2006
FILMMAKER
freelance
01.2003 - Current
Active Member -
Ipotesi Cinema
01.2002 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - IT and multimedia
Alma Mater Studiorum
10.2000 - 07.2005
Certificate of Higher Education -
Scientific Lyceum
10.1995 - 06.2000
Degree in music - Classic Guitar
Conservatorio
10.1995 - 06.2000