mobile: (917) 679-1768 giacomo.belletti@gmail.com
Objective: Cinematographer/Camera Operator
Camera Proficiency: Arriflex 435/535; Arricam LT/ST; Arriflex SR I , SR II, SR III; Aaton XTR 16mm; Panavision Panastar; Arri D20; RED Camera; Panasonic and Sony Cameras; Canon 5D & 7D.
Professional Experience
Camera Operator, Assistant Camera, Cinematographer and Editor, 2004 – present (Milan, Italy and New York, USA)
Operate cameras for different productions, ranging from television and music videos, to feature films. Knowledge of technical aspects such as lighting, exposure, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings; select and set up equipment. Identify aesthetic objectives, desired effects, and lighting requirements of directors, artists, and clients, and determine necessary equipment and visual shots to achieve images and establish filming sequences. Operate cameras on various mounts (stationary, track-mounted, or crane-mounted). Utilize linear and non-linear editing.
Productions
Feature, Independent, and Short Films; Pilots
Reservoir (feauture film: directed by Massimilian Breeder) – Cinematographer, post-production
The Life of the Party (feauture film: directed by James Evans) - Cinematographer, pre-production
The End of The World (short film: directed by Willem Lee) - Cinematographer, post production
Di Mano in Mano (documentary: directed by Luigi Campi) - Cinematographer, post production
My Belly Button is Happy (short film: directed by Konstantinos Antonopoulos) - Cinematographer
Nando (short film: directed by Marco Gozzo) - Cinematographer, post production
The Life of the Party (feauture film: directed by James Evans) - Cinematographer, pre-production
The End of The World (short film: directed by Willem Lee) - Cinematographer, post production
Di Mano in Mano (documentary: directed by Luigi Campi) - Cinematographer, post production
My Belly Button is Happy (short film: directed by Konstantinos Antonopoulos) - Cinematographer
Nando (short film: directed by Marco Gozzo) - Cinematographer, post production
The Bluest Note (short film: directed by Marques Green) - Cinematographer
I Am Demian (short film: directed by Marvalee Pearl) - Cinematographer, completed
I Am Demian (short film: directed by Marvalee Pearl) - Cinematographer, completed
Hunting Shadows (short film: directed by Edwin Decena) - Cinematographer, completed
Skoli (short film: directed by Edwin Decene) - Cinematographer, completed
Spilt Milk (short film: directed by Jesse Costello) - Cinamatographer, completed
My Last Day Without You (feature film: directed by Stefan Schaefer) - 1st AC
Downtown Express (feature film: directed by David Grubin) - 1st AC
Good (short film: directed by Min Ding) - Cinematographer, post production
C-Minor (short film: directed by Konstantinos Antonopoulos) - Cinematographer, post production
The Dealer (short film: directed by Luigi Campi) - Cinematographer, post production
Get a Job (feature film: directed by Brian Konhe) - Editor
Hotel (short/art film: directed by Nadja Verena Marcin) - Cinematographer
Azra (short film: directed by Gabriela Ilijeska) - Cinematographer
Proof Fairy (short film: directd by Katherine Silberman) - Cinematographer
Escort (short film: directed by Toby Fell-Holden) - Cinematographer
In the Bed (short film: directed by Min Ding) - Cinematographer
Tipping the Scale (feature film: directed by Yuta Silverman - Cinematographer
The Ideal (feature film: directed by Wes Ciesla) - Cinematographer
Triangles (short film: directed by Marques Green) - Cinematographer
Aardvark (feauture film: directed by Kitao Sakurai) - Gaffer
Walking the Dog (short film: directed by Luigi Campi) - Cinematographer
Milk & Strawberries (Short Film; directed by Merva Faddoul) - Cinematographer
Late on Laight (pilot TV episode; directed by Stefan Schaefer) - Camera Operator
The Chair Lady (feature film; directed by Lara Gedzelman) - Camera Operator
The Hungry Ghosts (feature film; directed by Michael Imperioli) - 1st AC
Circledrawer (feature film; directed by Olaf de Fleur Johannesson) - 1st AC
You Won’t Miss Me (feature film; directed by Ry Russo-Young) - 1st AC, Camera Operator
Arranged (feature film; directed by Stefan Shaefer & Diane Crespo) - 1st AC
Saint Nick (short film; directed by Patty Mulcahy) - 1st AC
Canterbury’s Law (pilot TV episode; directed by Mike Figgis - Camera PA
The Savages (feature film; directed by Tamara Jenkins) - Camera Intern
Autopilot (short film; directed by J.B. Harndon) - 1st Assistant Camera
Post Meridian (short film; directed by Luis de Leon) - 1st Assistant Camera
Television Networks
Technology Channel (Italy/New York) - International Reporter, Camera Operator, and Editor
Telecity S.R.L. (Italy) - Camera Operator, and R.V.M. Editor.
Promos and Commercials
“The LEVI’S PHOTO Workshop” (web video) – Camera Op, Editor
“Dollhouse” (promo; Erin Fetherston for Target; directed by Chris Romero) - Cinematographer
“New York City Marathon 2008” (promo; North Shore Animal League) - Camera Operator
“Neutrogena Cosmetic” (promo) - Camera Operator
“Fox Sport Net” (commercial) - 2nd Assistant Camera
Music Videos
“I’m Hill” (music video; artist Red Café’; directed by Edwin Decena) – 1st AC
“Million Bucks” (music video; artist Maino; directed by Edwin Decena) – 1st AC
“Bloc Party Live” (live show; sponsored by IMEEM) - Camera Operator
“Diggin it” (music video; artist Mudslingaz; directed by Ray Cuts) - Cinematographer
“Free Tempo” (music video; artists Fat Joe & Barrington Levy; directed by Edwin Decena) - Cinematographer
“Tryna Make a Jug” (music video; artist Gorilla Zoe ft. Big Gee; directed by Edwin Decena) - 1st Assistant Camera
“Never” (music video; artist Jaheim; directed by Edwin Decena) - 1st Assistant Camera
“Por Ti” (music video; artist Baby Ranks; directed by Ray Cuts) - Cinematographer
“Bottles in the Air” (music video; artist PM; directed by Edwin Decena) - Cinematographer
“Come on Baby” (music video; artist Saigon ft. Swizz Beatz; directed by Edwin Decena) - 1st Assistant Camera
“Came Down” (music video; artist Al Fatz: directed by Edwin Decena) - 1st Assistant Camera
“Shawty” (music video; artist Plies ft. T-Pain; directed by Edwin Decena) - 1st Assistant Camera
“Cupid Shuffle” (music video; artist Cupid; directed by Edwin Decena) - 1st Assistant Camera
“Struggle No More” (music video, artists Anthony Hamilton/Musiq/Jaheim, directed by Edwin Decena) - 1st Assistant Camera
“Hello Mama” (Remix) (music video; artist Hector “El Father”; directed by Edwin Decena) - 1st Assistant Camera
“My Manifesto” (music video) - Cinematographer
“Jumpman” (music video; artist Ron Flip; directed by Edwin Decena) - 1st Assistant Camera
“Me Gustan Todas” (music video; artist Fuego ft. Reychesta; directed by Edwin Decena) - 2nd Assistant Camera
“Blood Sweat & Tears” (music video; artist Governor; directed by Edwin Decena) - 2nd Assistant Camera
Languages: Fluent in Italian and English
