Cinematography, Editing and Grading Reel
Project Description
Explore my dynamic reel showcasing a diverse portfolio of video editing, film production, and color grading work from the past years. From captivating movie trailers and engaging short documentaries to impactful brand films and inspiring travel videos, I offer a range of services to promote your product, business, and editorial projects. Elevate your brand story with the power of visual storytelling. Immerse yourself in my creative world and discover how I can help you achieve your goals
Project Details
- CLIENT: Various
- SKILLS: Filming, Editing, Grading
Stryde: Join the Tribe
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Description
Unleash your inner rebel. Join the Tribe.
My spec ad, “Join the Tribe,” is a high-energy commercial for a fictional streetwear brand called Stryde. Fast-paced editing and vibrant visuals capture the energy and creativity of urban culture, paying tribute to the rebellious spirit and individuality reminiscent of the movie ‘Lords of Dogtown.’ Young people of diverse backgrounds come together to express their individuality through skateboarding, freestyle cycling, graffiti, and street art. The city itself becomes the stage for skaters, artists, and streetwear enthusiasts. Through the use of transportation such as subways and cars, the commercial metaphorically represents creativity as a continuous movement of ideas and the constant desire to explore new directions for self-expression. “Stryde: Join the Tribe” celebrates individuality and invites those who embrace creative freedom to be part of this community of like-minded individuals.
Music: The Margots ‘Fuzzy’
Project Details
- CLIENT: Filmsupply
- SKILLS: Editing, Footage research
The Spirit of Camden | Extended trailer
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Description
“The Spirit of Camden” is the pilot episode of the music documentary series, “How Does It Sound?” This captivating series delves into the powerful connection between music, independent artists, grassroots venues, and the cities that shape them. “Every City Demands Its Own Soundtrack,” and “The Spirit of Camden” explores this concept by showcasing London’s vibrant indie folk scene.
The full-length documentary is now available on the free arts-related streaming platform ArtBrowser: https://artbrowser.tv/programs/the-spirit-of-camden?categoryId=74613
Produced by Seven/Eight Studio – London – www.seveneightstudio.com
Director: Carlo Polisano
D.o.P.: Benjamin Leggett
First A.D.: Andrea Pasqua
Camera Operators: Virginia Malavasi, Holly Xue
Editor and Colorist: Michelangelo Torres
Sound Design and Editing: Sean Copson, Mathilde Koechlin
Website: https://www.howdoesitsound.live
There’s also a post in which I describe how I worked on this project: https://michelangelo-torres.medium.com/how-i-edited-a-documentary-during-a-pandemic-remotely-9694c3f2494
Project Details
- CLIENT: Seven / Eight Studio | London
- SKILLS: Editing, Grading
Listen Imagine Create (60″ version)
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Description
Dive into the world of sound engineering with “Listen, Imagine, Create,” a one-minute branded documentary. This captivating short film, inspired by the “One Minute Wonder” series, goes beyond a traditional trailer,offering a unique perspective on the craft. Through the lens of Tim Alicino, a renowned South Africa-based Italian sound engineer, the film explores the artistry behind sound design and audio production.
Project Details
- CLIENT: The Sound Kitchen | George (South Africa)
- SKILLS: Filming, Editing, Grading
Henry Official Trailer 90”
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Description
I played a pivotal role in the launch campaign for Alessandro Piva’s crime/noir film, ‘Henry.’ In addition to co-editing the trailer, I also created captivating video teasers that generated buzz and anticipation for the film’s release. My expertise in trailer editing and my ability to capture the essence of a film were instrumental in the successful launch of ‘Henry.
Cast: Carolina Crescentini, Claudio Gioè, Alfonso Santagata, Paolo Sassanelli, Dino Abbrescia, Michele Riondino, Vito Facciolla, Eriq Ebouaney, David Coco, Max Mazzotta.
Editing: Final Cut Pro 7
Role: Trailer/Teaser Editor
Website: www.piva.it
Project Details
- CLIENT: Seminal Film | Rome
- SKILLS: Editing
It Starts with a sketch
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Description
As a film editor, last year I had the privilege of working on the captivating docu-series ‘It Starts With a Sketch‘.
This series features insightful conversations with renowned British architects, delving into the pivotal role of sketching and drawing in their design process. Through my expert editing skills, I brought these conversations to life, capturing the techniques, styles, and personal anecdotes that shape their distinctive designs. Witness the transformation of rough sketches into refined drawings, manifesting into awe-inspiring shapes and forms.
Experience ‘It Starts With a Sketch‘ on the Shelter streaming platform, where we celebrate the art of sketching and its profound impact on design. I take great pride in my contribution to this production, sharing the artistry and passion of architecture with a broad audience.
Moreover, I had the opportunity to edit the series using DaVinci Resolve and leverage the innovative tool Blackmagic Cloud, enabling seamless collaboration with audio and video professionals regardless of geographical distances.
Link to watch it: https://watch.shelter.stream/it-starts-with-a-sketch
Project Details
- CLIENT: Fairholme Films | London
- SKILLS: Editing
A Day With a Pole Dancer (Director’s Cut) –
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Description
During the 2022 Christmas holidays, I had more free time than expected, so I decided to work on re-editing one of my short documentaries.
In “A Day with a Pole Dancer” (director’s cut), we delve into the life of Valentina Venditti, a talented pole dance instructor. Through her deep connection with pole dance, we explore significant themes such as self-esteem, passion, community, and self-determination.
This mini-doc was filmed at Pole House, a renowned pole dance school in Turin that, unfortunately, is now closed. However, the legacy of Pole House lives on in the experiences of those who were part of the community, including teachers and former students, who have carried forward what they learned in other contexts.
Through intimate images and shared stories with Valentina, we seek to capture the essence of what Pole House meant to her and to all those who were part of that community.
Using Final Cut Pro’s “voice isolation” tool, I recovered an unused interview. I adapted the soundtrack to offer an authentic and engaging look at what pole dance represents for Valentina and the legacy left by Pole House.
Through this mini-doc, we hope to pay homage to a special place and inspire the audience to reflect on the transformative power of pole dance and the resilience of a community that continues to grow, despite the challenges life may present us.
Awards:
2024 – ‘Best Documentary’ at Black & White Film Festival Toronto
2024 – ‘Best Documentary’ – Super Short Category at Alternative Film Festival Toronto
Film festival selections:
Lift-Off Global Network Sessions
Stockholm City Film Festival
Valencia Indie Film Festival
Project Details
- CLIENT: Personal project
- SKILLS: Filming, Editing, Grading
One Day With a Tattoo Artist
Project Description
Short documentary about the Italian tattoo artist Simona Ercole, a dedicated and creative person who truly loves what she does.
This personal project gave me the opportunity to explore my favorite genre of video. Check out my blog post for more information: One Day With a Tattoo Artist: My First Short Documentary
Simona’s web page: it-it.facebook.com/smountattoofan
Featured on Vogue Italy and Condé Nast Live Italy
Official selections:
- TMFF – The Monthly Film Festival
- Miami Independent Film Festival
- Roma Cinema DOC Fest
- Goldensun Short Film Festival
- GSF Awards
- INFLUXPalooza Film Festival
- Global Short Films Award New York
- Indie Wise Virtual Film Festival
- Stories Lived Short Film Festival
Project Details
- CLIENT: Personal project
- SKILLS: Filming, Editing, Grading