After completing his studies between France and Rome, he graduated in architecture with honours and a thesis focused on redevelopment and eco-sustainability of the notable archaeological-industrial complex of the former Maraini sugar factory in Rieti. He divided his training between formal and utopian research and the study of the archetype of the house at every scale. He moved to Spain to work at the emerging Serrano+Baquero studio and then returned to Rome to work for significant firms such as Massimiliano Fuksas and Luca Galofaro. In 2019, he became the Senior Architect of a notable Roman construction company, and the following year, he founded his research and interior design studio, Basamento Architettura. Since 2024, he has also been a Project Manager for various international brands and a lecturer at the AANT.
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Matteo Quarta
After graduating from the DAMS in Bologna with a degree in cinema, he specialised in film editing through an Advanced Training course organised by the Cineteca di Bologna. Subsequently, he obtained a Master’s degree in audio/video editing from La Sapienza University of Rome. As a director, author, and editor, he is a founding member of Halibut Film, an audiovisual production company specialising in producing commercials, television programmes, short films, and social documentaries. He lectures at La Sapienza University of Rome and the AANT Academy of Arts and New Technologies.
Francesca Pulvirenti
Her training is focused on visual communication, starting with studies in Graphic Design at the AANT. She continued her education with courses and masters to thoroughly analyse animation and video postproduction techniques in the television and film industries. Her professional career began in 2003 in various advertising and communication companies. She then freelanced in video editing, post-production, graphics, and compositing companies. She has collaborated with La Sapienza University and MUR. Since 2003, she has also been involved in educational activities in training institutes and universities.
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Francesca Puddu
Her training, beginning with classical studies, was directed towards visual communication, starting with studies in graphic design at the AANT and continuing with courses and master’s programs for in-depth analysis of animation and video postproduction techniques in the television and film sectors. Her professional experience began in 2003 in various advertising and communication companies and continued as a freelancer in video editing, post-production, graphics, and compositing companies. Her professional experiences include collaborations with La Sapienza University and the MUR. Since 2003, these activities have been complemented by teaching roles at various schools and universities.
Ludovica Proietti
She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from the Polytechnic of Turin and a Master’s in Design from the IED in Rome. Immediately after completing her academic studies, she worked as a designer, focusing on project communication. Since 2016, after an internship with Domitilla Dardi, a historian and curator, she has taught the History of Design and Architecture in various academies and institutes, both in the capital and abroad. She has been curating design talks and events since 2019 and is an advisor and creative consultant for designers and companies. She writes for several industry publications, including Elle Decor Italia, and since January 2023, she has been Senior Editor of the Cieloterradesign web magazine.
Claudia Primangeli
In 2003, she graduated from La Sapienza with a thesis on the History of Islamic Art. As a professional photographer since 2001, she has collaborated with prominent institutes, including the Treccani Encyclopedia, the BBC, and the Ministry of Culture. She has participated in archaeological missions as an art historian and photographer in Central Asia and Pakistan. In her professional career, Art History and Photography have always been strongly connected, allowing her to develop a path of analysis of images structured on the dialogue between the two areas, a direction that she has been following with her teaching activity since 2003. Since 2017, she has directed the project “Percorsi Fotografici nell’Arte” in collaboration with notable cultural associations and frequently with the Italian Touring Club.
Claudio Pisano
He attended the DAMS in Roma Tre, and even before completing his studies, he worked in the editing room alongside various directors, including Paolo Virzì, Fausto Brizzi, Gabriele Salvatores and Luca Manfredi. In 2012, he began his work as a television director and author, and since 2013, he has been writing and directing TV programmes, TV series and docufilms for the main television networks. Since 2018, he has focused on writing and directing docufilms, experimenting with virtual production. He has produced dozens of documentaries, some translated and distributed in more than ten countries. His latest works include “Viareggio 1969” (Rai), the series “Bande criminale” (Sky) and “Una giornata particolare” (La7), now in its third season with millions of viewers. Since 2024, these activities are complemented by teaching activities.
Ennio Pirolo
An expert developer with over a decade of experience in developing software and applications through Unity, he specialises in implementing 3D solutions that improve operational efficiency and interactivity in the workplace. He graduated with a degree in computer engineering from the University of L’Aquila, where he consolidated his technical skills through significant roles in leading companies and independent projects. He has held courses and workshops on augmented and virtual reality, demonstrating an exceptional ability to transfer complex knowledge in an effective and accessible way. His career also includes international teaching and consulting experiences, highlighting his versatility and commitment to adapting emerging technologies to market needs.
Martina Pavia
After completing scientific and musical studies, she graduated from the Istituto Superiore di Fotografia e Comunicazione Integrata in Rome in 2012. Together with nine other members, she founded “Another Studio,” a photography and graphics studio for which she mainly deals with still-life photography. In 2016, she served as a photo retoucher for the Rio 2016 Olympic campaign. Intrigued by agency life, she enrolled in the First Level Academic Course in Graphic Design at the AANT, graduating with 110 cum laude. She later worked on Mastercard campaigns and some Real Time programs. She is currently the Art Director at Hhype Agency and collaborates as a freelance photographer and photo retoucher for different companies. Since 2021, these activities have been complemented by teaching roles.
Papakristo Paola Costanza
Her training, starting with classical studies, focused on studying communication and mass media. She furthered this by obtaining a degree in Sociology from the University of Rome La Sapienza (1999), with a thesis in Advertising Communication. She then completed a master’s degree in socio-pedagogical disciplines to deepen her teaching skills. Since 2001, she has worked as a strategic communication consultant for companies and public organisations and taught at universities and design academies. She has published, among other works, “Il Volto delle Sirene” (2018) with Francesca Arienzo and “Sarò Brief” (2016).