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About Francesco Tortorella

Tortorella is a highly accomplished creative professional, Award-Winning Director, and Producer with over 15 years in the entertainment industry. With extensive experience as an Art Director and Creative Director for prestigious brands and award-winning studios, he excels in visual arts, animation, and video production. 

Francesco co-founded Made On Vfx, a leading creative studio in Rome (2013-2020), and directed the acclaimed animated short “La Grande Onda” (2020), winning over 25 international awards and 60 Official Selections. 

As a founder of Bottega DAO, he pioneers projects in art, culture, Web 3, blockchain, and AI. 

Francesco collaborates globally with top agencies and creators, continually pushing the boundaries of art and storytelling.

Artist Statement

beyond imposed social conventions

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Erotic Mind (Self Portrait 2021)

AWARDS

Best Italian Short – Scario Film Fest 2021
Critic Award – Cinemì Cinema 2021
Premio Cafiero – Out of Bounds Film Festival 2021
Best Animated Film – Mediterraneo Festival Corto 2021
Menzione Speciale – Premio AMC – Shorts International Film Festival 2021
Best Animated Short Film – Accordi@Disaccordi Festival 2021
Best Animated Film – Ischia Film Festival 2020
Best Italian Short Film – Sedicicorto International Film Festival 2020
Best Short Film – Reggio Calabria Film Festival 2020
Best Animated Short Film – Cortodino Dino De Laurentis Film Festival 2020
Best Animated Short Film – Cortisonanti International Film Festival 2020
Best Animated Short Film – Coffi Cortoglobo Film Festival 2020
Best Animated Short Film – Foggia Film Festival 2020
Best Animated Short Film – Adriatic Film Festival 2020
Best Calabrian Short Film – Castovillari Film Festival 2020
Best Short Film in Calabria – Calabria Movie International Film Fest 2020
Honorable Mention of the Jury – PFA 2020
Honorable Mention of the Jury – Capodarco Film Festival 2020
Silver & Bronze Spikes – Branded & Entertainment – Spikes Asia 2014
Golden Lion – Branded Entertainment – Cannes Lions 2013
The Media & Interactive Award – 43rd Creativity International Award 2013
Best Direct Mailing Campaign – Premio Agorà 2013
Best Music Video – Marte Live 2013

Filmography

Shuffle (2007) – Writer and Director
Petrolino (2012) – Executive Producer Post-Production, Art Director
Waste Africa (2013) – Co-Executive Producer for Visual Effects
La Grande Onda (2020) – Writer, Director, and Producer
Goodbye Strangelove (2024) – Writer, and Director
Blue Sky, No More (In Development) – Writer and Director, 2024

ART EXhibitions

Cesco Solo Expo – Atelier 35, Roma – Feb 2010.
Love for Sale! Poster Exposition – Al Bar, Reggio Calabria – 2012.
The Greatest (Im)Perfection is Love – Solo Show – Zajia, Beijing – 2013.
It’s April Fools’ Day! Rare Tempo Gallery Opening, Denver, USA – 2017.
Out – Art Mall, Milano, 2022.
NFTs are Dead – Galleria Borbonica, Napoli, 2022.
BAW Bolzano Art Weeks, 2022.
Iran Rising – Georgetown, Washington DC, 2022.

art Auctions

Pandolfini Auction House – Digital Invasion (Lot 13)- It, May 2023

Let's work together!

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Creative & Art Direction

Whether you need to develop an animation, create a live action production, organize an event, or embark on any creative project, I can develop original concepts, define the style and artistic vision.

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Project Direction

With expertise in directing animation, video productions, events, and live performances, I provide expert guidance and oversee the creative process from start to finish.

Network

I handle the selection and collaboration with qualified network of professionals in various field, ensuring that the creative team meets the higher standards.

Pelicula

A modern theme for the film industry & video production