Hi, my name is Franci

Who am I?

A decade crafting films with zest,
Quirky tales are my quest.
I write, I read, I love to play,
From concerts to crafts, I make my way.

Horror, hoops, and heartfelt scripts,
On women’s tales, my camera dips.
Smiles are the aim of every scene,
“If I can’t dance,” as Emma’s keen,
“I don’t want to be part of your revolution.”

Education

Certificate in AI for Film Making – Curious Refuge 2024
Certificate in Virtual Production – NFTS 2023
Certificate in Scriptwriting – Scuola Holden 2020
Bachelor Degree in Film & Animation – Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia (Dipartimento Animazione) 2012
Bachelor Degree in Literature and Philosophy (Art History curriculum) – Alma Mater Bologna 2009

Showcase

SPACE / LCN Showcase 5th Edition
Opening: Thu 13 Sep Showcase: Fri 14 – Sat 15 Sep
SPACE Mare Street
Presentation of new personal film “Nothing we say can change what we’ve been through”

Fontevraud Abbey September 2020
Pitch and exhibition of the film “Nothing we say can change what we’ve been through”

Fontevraud Abbey 27th November 2021 / 7th March 2022
Video Mapping for NOËL À FONTEVRAUD

Awards

WINNER_Best Super Short Film at Cambridge Short Film Festival 2024
WINNER_ Best Freelancer Movie & Motion YunoJuno 2023
Nomination_Best Freelancer award YunoJuno 2020 Covid Edition
SILVER MEDAL_London X4 Seasonal Film Festival 2020
Nomination_Best Freelancer award YunoJuno 2018
Nomination_Best Freelancer award YunoJuno 2017
BEST ANIMATION – Figari Film Festival (Golfo Aranci – OT ) 2015
BEST EMILIA ROMAGNA FILMAKER – Mondo Piccolo Cinematografico – Brescello Film Festival (Brescello) 2015
BEST ANIMATION – Silk Road Film Festival (Dublin) 2015

Love Refrain

Arguably the most visually arresting animated film of the festival, “Love Refrain” is a gorgeous blend of CG animation and watercolour. It is a short that uses the animated medium to great effect as a homeless man finds a working radio in a rubbish dump. Thus begins an unusual love story between the two as the relationship goes through its many stages, from the heady heights of a new romance to a bitter break-up. It is a quirky, unexpected but delightful film that should find many fans at XpoNorth.

Film showcasing review
by @XpoNorth 2015

Art Development

Art Residency Open Workshop Viborg July-August 2023 (Lotta Film)
Video Mapping Art Residency at the Fontevraud Abbey July 2021
ASF 2020 (January-May 2021)
Art Residency at the Fontevraud Abbey October 2020
LCN Art Development, January – September 2018 (Nothing We Say Film)

Currently working as Animation Director in London, represented by Savage Films, I’m available for freelance work, collaboration, ideas or simple chats. I also offer some of my time for free consultation to charities, write me to know more.

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Clients