Paolo Benetazzo | |
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| Born | 16 July 1976 |
| Alma mater | University of Padua |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, film producer, screenwriter, editor, actor, visual artist |
| Years active | 2007-present |
| Website | www |
Paolo Benetazzo (born 16 July 1976) is an Italian film director, actor, screenwriter, producer, editor and visual artist.[1][2][3][4][5] He made his feature film directorial debut with Study (2012),[1][3] which has been screened and awarded at international film festivals worldwide.[2][6] Distinguished by a profound cinematic individualism, the film was entirely shot by Benetazzo without any film crew.[1][2][4] He is the founder of independent film production company ARTtouchesART.[2][3][4]
Benetazzo was born in Vicenza, Veneto, Italy.[5] At the age of 19 he began acting and filming while attending the University of Padua.[2][3][5] Experiencing a temporary conflict with the academic environment, he interrupted his studies for some years, picking up different jobs, until he eventually graduated in 2003 with a master's degree in psychology.[2][3][7]
In 2007 after travelling around Europe and living in Dublin for a few years, Benetazzo started working on his feature film directorial debut. Discouraged by the Italian film industry, he moved to London and founded ARTtouchesART Films in 2012.[2][4][7]
Between 2007 and 2012 he wrote, produced, photographed and directed the independent film Study. He also starred in the lead role and composed the soundtrack.[2][5][7][8][9] Since its premiere in London in 2012,[1][3][10] the film has quickly developed a cult following among fans and audience.[2][3][4]
At the end of 2012 Benetazzo worked with artist Danny Sherwood in the production of "Bitter Ditty".[2][7][11] In 2013 he directed and edited the music video "Salamander" for rock band Mount Fabric[2][7][12][13] and "Like to Party" for electronic producer Cal Strange.[2][4][7] During the same year he also directed the short film Sense, which was selected in a number of film festivals including the Seattle Erotic Art Festival.[14] In 2015 Benetazzo directed the music video "Love me Hurt me" for French artist Oriana Curls.[15]
| Year | Title | Role | Film Festivals and awards |
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| 2012 | Study | Actor (The student) Director Writer Producer |
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| Year | Title | Role | Film Festivals and awards |
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| 2013 | Sense | Director Writer Producer Editor |
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| Year | Title | Artist | Role | Film Festivals |
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| 2012 | "Bitter Ditty" | Danny Sherwood | Director Writer Editor |
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| 2013 | "Like to Party" | Cal Strange | Director Writer Editor |
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| 2013 | "Salamander" | Mount Fabric | Director Writer Editor |
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2012 | Study Original Soundtrack | Producer Music composer |