About
I have been passionate about technology since I was young, and in 2011, I decided to share this passion by starting a blog dedicated to the field. In 2012, I joined the editorial team of an online technology magazine, which later led to the creation of OverPress Media, a communication agency based in Rome, founded by Alessandro and Pierluigi. There, I focused on video projects, becoming responsible for several audio and video productions. In 2021, Akùo was born, a media company for podcast production, where I oversee the realization of podcasts.
At the same time, I developed my passion for photography, turning it into a freelance profession that allows me to express my desire to tell stories through images. I have also carried out various videomapping projects and continued working in the creative field through an association that produces short films and musical performances.
Driven by this creative impulse, I decided to pursue studies in Architecture at the University of Catania, based in Siracusa. In 2022, together with a group of architects, researchers, and creatives, I co-founded Makramè, a research workshop focused on territorial regeneration projects. During the same year, we launched Bosco Colto, an initiative for territorial regeneration in Sicily.
Education
Attendance at an English Language (EFL) Course at Golders Green College in London, UK. Level attended: Upper-Intermediate (CEFR B2).
International Architecture Workshop: “Spazi Urbani e architettonici: un progetto per il lungomare di levante Elio Vittorini, Siracusa”, with prof. Uwe Schröder (RWTH di Aachen), Bruno Messina, Emanuele Fidone and Vito Martelliano (Università di Catania), SDS Architettura, Università degli Studi di Catania, Siracusa, Italia.
Work Experience
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Management of Creative Projects for brands and PA;
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Direction and production of video projects for private brands and public institutions;
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Video & Photo editing for web, social networks, TV, and cinema products;
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Technical coordination of video and photo sets for social media campaigns;
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Media Coverage of live events on social media, instant reportage, and live streaming direction;
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Instructor in training courses focused on photography and video for social media.
Some clients: LND, SerieA BeachSoccer, SIU, Unione Province D’Italia, FLAI CGIL, Articolo 9, Confedilizia, Azione Province Giovani
Creative studio, working behind the scenes.
Not just a newsletter, editorial project
Bosco Colto is a project by Makramè APS, launched in 2022 in Santo Pietro, located south of Caltagirone, Sicily. The initiative focuses on promoting territorial and urban regeneration by revitalizing neglected resources. Through fostering civic engagement and encouraging collaboration, we aim to strengthen community ties and multiply opportunities for interaction and exchange.
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Organization and planning of architecture summer schools, workshops, research, and events
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Production of photos and video reportages
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Communication planning and strategy
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Web development and design
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Production of graphic and video content for social media and offline platforms
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Web and advertising campaigns
• Production and Management of several Podcasts for the web, brands, institutions and PA;
• Editing and mixing;
(Some projects: Volevamo Volare, Sulle Spalle Degli Altri, L'Ultimo Raccolto for FLAI CGIL)
• Research in the field of architecture and landscape;
• Territorial and cultural regeneration;
• Promotion of cultural events and initiatives;
• Planning and strategic management of communication.
Educational tutor for students enrolled in the course "Laboratorio di Progettazione Architettonica Urbana" (Urban Architectural Design Laboratory) under the supervision of Prof. Marco Navarra at the School of Architecture in Syracuse, University of Catania.
Architecture Internship at NOWA s.r.l. (Navarra Office Walking Architecture).
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Development of concepts and 2D graphic designs for tenders, competitions, and private projects
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Creation of 2D and 3D visualizations
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3D modeling of architectural projects using ArchiCAD and Rhinoceros
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Conducting architectural surveys of buildings and project sites
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Preparation of reports and presentation booklets for project proposals
• Photographer and Filmmaker specializing in wedding reportages; • Client relationship management and research;
• Videography of live events;
• Coordination of interdisciplinary teams in the field;
• Creation of multisensory rooms and scenographies using videomapping;
• Directing commercials, live events, and short films;
• Instructor in high schools and workshops on cinema and video production.
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Writing articles related to the world of technology
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Collaborating with industry brands to produce reviews and in-depth analyses
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Creating educational web video content
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Providing live coverage of events
Founder of an online tech blog focused on news, guides, and reviews about products and software for Apple devices.
Exhibitions
Exhibition Project, with Sofia Privitera. Photos by Peppe Maisto.
Awards
Awarded in Neutral Density Photography Awards 2023 with
honorable mention in people: street photography category.
Finalist Team of Kaira Looro Architecture Competition 2021’s Edition - by Humanitarian Organization Balouo Salo - for a Women House in Africa.
Project by Piermanuele Sberni, Alice René Di Rocco, Simone Galatà, Luca Trovato. TEAM ELERNIALY7348.
The volumes of the SOLO series stem from the idea of wanting to give space, value, and concreteness to the talent of artists from different backgrounds: illustrators, photographers, tattoo artists; but also collage artists, street artists, and designers. Volumes that narrate different forms of art, letting the talent of those who conceived them speak for itself.
Selected to be Unsplash's Photo of the Day and website cover on August 21st
Making wine on Europe's largest active volcano doesn't come easy. Frequent changes in topography, elevation, and weather influence each vintage and every winemaker has an interpretation of the evolving volcanic landscape. This is part of what makes Etna so exciting. The wines are as inviting as the terrain. For millennia the mountain served as a backdrop in the development of Europe. Today, the UNESCO Heritage Site is a destination for the world. American wine expert Benjamin Spencer goes beyond the vines to explore the history and rebirth of the region that has everyone talking about Sicily.
Publication of the Project "Women's House for Baghere" (P.Sberni, A. Di Rocco, S. Galatà, L. Trovato), finalist of the Kaira Loro Architecture Competition "Women's House in Africa" 2021.
"This book explores the edition 2021 of the Kaira Looro Architecture Competition for a Women’s House in rural context Africa. This is a Non Profit Competition with the aims of raising awareness in the international community regarding the topics of gender equality and human rights; sensitizing promising young talents in the international architectural landscape about the responsibilities that designers have in society; providing an opportunity for professional growth; supporting charity projects of Humanitarian Organization Balouo Salo who organizes the event."
The volumes of the SOLO series stem from the idea of wanting to give space, value, and concreteness to the talent of artists from different backgrounds: illustrators, photographers, tattoo artists; but also collage artists, street artists, and designers. Volumes that narrate different forms of art, letting the talent of those who conceived them speak for itself.
SOLO Fotografia Italia 2 is the second volume of the series dedicated to emerging photographers in the Italian scene.
A diverse collection that embraces different perspectives and artistic sensibilities through lights, shadows, perspectives, and colors. SOLO's mission is to make accessible works that are primarily shared on social media, a space where everything flows and it's too easy to get lost.
This magazine is a collection of photographers sharing their minimalist stories. Each photographer has explored a different area of minimalism so each photograph is completely unique. I've been published here with my "dualism" photo. More info on my website.
Publication of the project "Cretto" and photographer of the book "Cinque progetti per il lungomare di Levante - Workshop di Progettazione architettonica 24 Novembre - 1 Dicembre 2018, Siracusa" written by Domenico Cristofalo and Nicola Carofiglio. Published by LetteraVentidue.
"This volume shows the results of the architectural design workshop “Cinque Progetti per il Lungomare di Levante” held by prof. Uwe Schröder (Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule, RWTH Aachen University) in the classes of professors Emanuele Fidone, Vito Martelliano and Bruno Messina at Università degli Studi di Catania, SDS Siracusa - DICAR. It presents a method of understanding and representing the spatiality of the city as prerequisite to urban design. The five projects confront themselves with the area of Ortygia north-eastern seaside, interpreting the relationships between the inner spaces of the town and the outer open spaces of the sea."
Internal cover photo of the monthly issue No. 35 of N Photography magazine.
Volunteering
• Implementation of lighting and videomapping projects for theatrical and musical performances;
• Direction, Filming, and Editing of Short Films and Medium-length Films;
• Author and Screenwriter for Short Films;
• Instructor for cinema courses and workshops;
• Creation of web content;
• Web Developer and Designer.
Member of the association CGS Life APS.
Making Musicals, Short and Long Film, Director of Short film Workshops for Young People, Educator during summer schools and campus, Organizer of Activities for young people.