Roberto Cognoli

He has a Master’s Degree in Environmental Technology Design and is currently a research fellow at the “Eduardo Vittoria” School of Architecture and Design in Ascoli Piceno. His research interests focus on computational design and digital fabrication, particularly sustainability and circularity. He is involved in parametric and computational modelling, robotic manufacturing, additive manufacturing of cement mixtures, and applying augmented reality systems for modelling and creating reversible elements and construction systems using recovery materials. He has authored numerous scientific publications and co-founded an innovative startup specialising in 3D printing concrete with recycled aggregates.

Emiliano Tricarico

He specialises in systems design at ISIA Rome and ergonomics at the Italian Society of Ergonomics (Sie), where he combines the work of a consultant with that of a lecturer. As a consultant at Deep Blue Srl, he supports Italian and European companies in developing products and services to improve the user experience, applying Human-Centered Design and Ergonomics principles. At the same time, as a lecturer, he imparts his knowledge to future generations of designers. His current participation in European projects is a testament to his commitment to contributing to innovative solutions in the manufacturing, maritime, and aviation sectors.

Jacopo Marchini

Growing up with a photographer father, Jacopo started his first photoshoot during his first year of high school. From that moment on, photography became a part of his daily life. He debuted as Director of Photography in 2015 and in 2022, he was the director of photography for his first film, a production that took place between Cinecittà and New York. He had the immense honour of illuminating the Oscar winner Mariel Hemingway. Jacopo is also very active in the music sector, collaborating with major international labels such as Sony Music, Warner Music, and Universal Music. He has worked with many big names in the national and international music scene, including Ultimo, Renato Zero, Il Volo, Marco Mengoni, Alessandra Amoroso, and many others.

Giona Peduzzi

He trained as a playwright at the Civica Scuola di Teatro Paolo Grassi and as a screenwriter at the RTI School of Television and the New York Film Academy. He has been working for television for over twenty years and today is one of the most influential authors of his generation. He has worked as project leader and author with the most significant television hosts and with the leadingproduction companies, collaborating both in major prime-time shows (Sanremo Festival, C’è postaper te, La Corrida) and experimental programs (he wrote the first editions of Married at First SightItalia, Boss in Incognito, Sex Tape), going from the adaptation of large international formats (Italia’s Got Talent, Tu Si QueVales, First Dates) to the collaboration for the creation of original formats (Dalla Strada al Palco, Uomini e Donne, Il Forno delle Meraviglie).

Sara Ristori

After completing her studies at the DAMS in Bologna, she began her career as a videomaker, photography assistant, assistant director, and director. She has been involved in creating independent music videos through her collaboration with Link Associated, and has contributed to live video clips for artists such as Afterhours, Peaches, Jeff Mills, and Aphex Twin. Since 2007, she has worked in the television industry, collaborating with various production companies. For Stand by Me, she directed “Sfide” (Raitre) and the documentary “La classe operaia va all’inferno”. At Fremantle, she served as an author and director for programs like “Ginnaste – vite parallele” and “Italia’s got talent”. She also wrote and directed “Federica-Pellegrini: Underwater” and worked as the head of content and video innovation at Freeda. Currently, she is involved in developing new television formats for various OCTs.

Andrea Pilia

After beginning his Media and Communication Sciences studies at Tor Vergata University, he received training at the Istituto Superiore di Fotografia e Comunicazione Integrata in Rome, earning a three-year diploma in Photography with top marks. Since 2012, he has worked as a freelance photographer, collaborating with companies such as L’Oréal Paris Italia, Mastercard, and Poste Italiane. His specialisation is creating corporate images, catalogues, advertising campaigns, and editorial projects. In 2012, he co-founded Another Studio in Rome, evolving it from a photographic studio into a dynamic creative agency that promotes collective and innovative photographic projects. Since 2016, he has been an editorial photographer for Platinum magazine, a partner of Il Sole 24 Ore, and since 2018, he has been teaching photography and digital post-production.

Valerio Muscella

He specialises in photojournalism, visual storytelling, and multimedia projects on migration, mental health, human rights, and social justice. His work has been published in national and international press. He has collaborated with various organisations, NGOs, and foundations, including UNHCR, Medu, Terra, International Rescue Committee, Luca Coscioni Association, Médecins du Monde, and Paolo Bulgari Foundation. Some of his recent projects include a report for NPR on the ship of Médecins Sans Frontières for the search and rescue of migrants in the Mediterranean Sea and the web documentary “Da quassù si vede il mare,” which focuses on the Roman outskirts of Tor Bella Monaca. This documentary was officially presented at the Maxxi during the Rome Film Festival 2023. In addition to his work as a photographer and lecturer, he is also a clinical psychologist.

Paolo Turla

His training is focused on visual communication, beginning with his studies in Graphic Design at the Istituto Pio XI in Rome. He started his professional career in the publishing industry at the Tamoil group and then moved on to a thematic television channel called Stream, where he worked as a graphic designer, focusing on the company’s visual identity and communication. Since the 2000s, he has also been involved in motion graphics and video editing. Some of his notable recent projects include the film “Beata Te” by Paola Randi, documentaries such as “Il Carattere Italiano” by Angelo Bozzolini, and the TV series “La Mala-Banditi a Milano” for Sky.

Marcello Silvestri

His training began at AANT. After completing the three-year course in 2017, he started working as an intern for a senior Motion Designer who would complete his training in the 2D animation sector. Engaged primarily in advertising, he immediately began collaborating with major television production companies, first at the FOX headquarters in Rome and then at the Warner Bros headquarters in Milan. His collaborations include Discovery, DAZN, TBWA Milano, and Sky Italia. Currently, he works as a freelancer with both national and foreign television production companies.