Matteo Pellegrinuzzi

Senior Photojournalist | Visual Storytelling

Salaire / Taux journalier

Paris, France

Freelance

Expertises

Direction artistiqueFormation

Langues

Anglais

À propos

Introduction

Award-winning photojournalist and DoP with 20+ years capturing human stories for elite clients including Condé Nast, Financial Times, Disney, and RAI. Delivered work featured in Rory Peck Prize productions and major publications across Europe. Expert in cinematography, lighting design, VFX, and AI-assisted workflows—ready to bring visual excellence and storytelling depth to your next project.

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Expérience de travail

ENG Camera Operator

Rai - Radiotelevisione ItalianaFreelance

avr. 2025 - Présent

1 an 7 mois

69340 Francheville, France

News coverage for RAI’s main TV programs (TG1, TG2, TG3, RaiNews). Responsible for shooting, sound, lighting, interviews, and fast-turnaround editing for daily broadcasts.

President (Volunteer) – Association IRIS

Association IRIS

mai 2022 - Présent

4 ans 6 mois

69340 Francheville, France

Leading advocacy for patients with rare diseases alongside the Board, Executive Committee, and permanent team. We represent patients in France with an international perspective, driving awareness, supporting research, and empowering individuals and families. Key Contributions: Develop and oversee advocacy campaigns, both nationally and internationally. Facilitate patient support programs, providing guidance and resources. Build partnerships with healthcare institutions, research organizations, and other associations. Volunteer leadership focused on amplifying patient voices and promoting community engagement.

Head of Training – DSLR Filmmaking & Workflow

VIDEO DESIGN FORMATION

oct. 2017 - Présent

9 ans 1 mois

Paris, France

I run a hands-on DSLR filmmaking course, teaching lighting, camera operation, and color grading. I guide students in developing technical skills and visual storytelling for short films, documentaries, and personal projects.

Instructor – Lighting, Camera & Color Grading

ESRA

sept. 2017 - Présent

9 ans 2 mois

Paris, France

I teach practical and theoretical courses in lighting, camera (Sony/Red/Arri), and color grading for aspiring filmmakers. I focus on developing students’ technical mastery while strengthening visual and narrative sensibility. Highlights: 🎬 Hands-on workshops in lighting, camera operation, and post-production color grading 📚 Guidance on visual storytelling, image composition, and cinematic language ⚡ Integration of VFX and AI-assisted workflows to enhance projects 👥 Mentorship on short films, documentaries, and personal audiovisual projects

Freelance Photographer and cinematographer

janv. 2002 - Présent

24 ans 10 mois

7620 Paris, Danemark

Visual storyteller with 20+ years of experience across editorial, documentary, and commercial projects. Key clients include 6 Nations Rugby, Teatro alla Scala, Disney, Universal Music, Condé Nast, Financial Times, Paris Match, British Vogue, The Sunday Times, Deutsche Welle, Marie Claire, Mediaset. Selected works: Rory Peck Prize (Channel 4), But Beautiful (A+B Film), IMMUNITY (InterDoc Film Festival), Distraction (Bijoute). Expertise in portrait & reportage photography, cinematography, lighting design, video mapping, VFX, and AI-assisted image creation.

Photographer – Agenzia Fotogramma

Agenzia FotogrammaFreelance

janv. 2006 - déc. 2012

7 ans

Milan, Italie

Worked as a press and news photographer covering current affairs, politics, culture, and breaking news. Regularly published in major Italian daily newspapers and magazines (Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica, Il Sole 24 Ore, etc.) and in several European press outlets. Gained extensive experience in fast-paced photojournalism, editorial standards, and media distribution.

Freelance Photographer & Cameraman – Condé Nast (Vanity Fair, Vogue, GQ, etc.)

Condé Nast ItaliaFreelance

sept. 2006 - mai 2011

4 ans 9 mois

Milan, Italie

Collaborations with Condé Nast titles during Fashion Weeks and special events. Work includes: Interviews with designers, models, and personalities. Portraits and editorial photography for features and profiles. Video production: behind-the-scenes, short documentaries, and fashion stories. Coverage of exclusive events and cultural happenings for print and digital platforms.


Formation

Università di Pavia

Bachelor’s Degree in Foreign Languages and Literatures, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General

2000 - 2005

4 ans 9 mois

Résultat : Master’s Degree (equivalent)

Activités et associations : Cinema Studies, Art and Visual Culture, Literature, Philology, Linguistics, Film Criticism, Creative Writing, English, French, Italian

Specialization in Italian, French, and English literature and linguistics. Thesis in Film History and Criticism: “Doing, Redoing, Undoing: Roché and Truffaut” – on literary adaptation in the works of François Truffaut. Developed strong skills in multilingual writing, translation, and cultural analysis, forming the basis of my international career in visual storytelling.


Licences et certifications

Certified trainer Davinci Resolve

Délivré le : juin 2021

Certifié par Blackmagic Design

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