about: FILIPPO CHIESA
I’m a Director – D.o.P. – Editor (one man band). At the moment I’m working on two comercials and on November I’ll work like a D.o.P. on a feature film in Italy.
If you have a bachelor degree/education background; what is it?
I studied like a dentist but it was not my job. I work in the film industry since 1995.
Where are you located?
I live in Parma, Italy.
Tell us about this movie you made, titled “My School”. What was the idea behind it originally?
It’s a tribute. Vittorio Emanuele II building, was first a boys orphanage and after one of the biggest Junior High School for boys and girls in Parma, the town where I live. Many children lived and studied there.
Would you explain a bit about the process of creating the movie? What were the challenges and how you went around it?
I decided to make this short the day before the explosion, so there was no storyboard, no planning, etc., there was only a last minute idea.
What would be your strangest assignment you have done? Why so?
The strangest one is surely “Le Cirage Berluti” (New York City 2005). It’s a funny/crazy ritual where, very rich persons, clean their expensive Berluti shoes with the best Champagne.
Describe how you feel at the starting of a new project?
As many musicians are impatient to go on the stage, I’m impatient to go on the set, so normally I’m very fast when I plan a job (when it’s possible).
How do you see yourself 5 years from now?
I really don’t know!
Could you share any insight for people just entering the field?
On-line, there are a lot of interesting tutorials, articles, videos, etc. For me, internet, is a great inspiration.
Who is the person you look up to in this industry? Why so?
I love Aki Kaurismaki, he is my favourite Director. His films are always ironic and at the same time, poetic. You can see an Aki Kaurismaki film without audio.
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My School (new licensed music version) from Filippo Chiesa on Vimeo.
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How do you overcome creative block?
My mind is always on, but it’s hard to have good ideas in every project. To overcome a creative block, I work late at night (no noise, no meetings, no phone calls, etc..).
What’s one thing you wish you knew when beginning this passion?
The real important one: CONTROL + S = SAVE in my first editing software.
If you have online portfolio (website/awards/credits/client’s showcase), what is the URL?
http://vimeo.com/user447706
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Maserati Granturismo S Automatic from Filippo Chiesa on Vimeo.
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Volkswagen Polo (Twister) from Filippo Chiesa on Vimeo.
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Corridoio Otto (Corridor Eight) from Filippo Chiesa on Vimeo.
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I write from Filippo Chiesa on Vimeo.
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