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Director of Photography — Florence, Italy

MatteoCastelli

I’m an Italian Director of Photography based in Florence, with thirty years of experience on film, commercial, and branded content productions. I work with directors and production companies who need a cinematographer — and when needed, a trusted local partner who can handle crew, equipment, and full production support for shoots in Italy.

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Selected Work

Films, commercials, documentaries and branded content. Light that serves the story.

Matteo Castelli Showreel — Director of Photography Italy, 30 years of film and commercial work
Showreel Best Works
Lo Sceneggiatore — Short Film, cinematography by Matteo Castelli DoP Florence Italy
Short Film Lo Sceneggiatore
Jelly Blox Farm Friends — Commercial production, Director of Photography Matteo Castelli Italy
Commercial Jelly Blox — Farm Friends
Chiara Ferragni Lady Dior — Branded Content for Dior, cinematography by Matteo Castelli DoP
Branded Content Chiara Ferragni’s Lady Dior
The World of Olive Oil — Documentary, filmed in Italy by cinematographer Matteo Castelli
Documentary The World of Olive Oil
The Making of the Miss Dior Bag — Branded Content for Dior, Director of Photography Matteo Castelli Italy
Branded Content The Making of the Miss Dior Bag
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Production Support in Italy

Alongside my work as a cinematographer, I help international productions shoot in Italy. When a foreign crew arrives, I step in as a local partner — the person who already knows the permits, the crews, and the light in every region.

Local Crew A trusted network of gaffers, camera assistants, sound mixers and production managers across Italy, used to working with international teams.
Equipment My own Sony FX Cinema Line kit, plus reliable rental partners for anything beyond it.
Locations & Permits From Tuscany to Rome, from the Amalfi Coast to the Dolomites — knowing what’s accessible, what needs a permit, and how long it really takes.
Logistics Travel, scheduling, local coordination — the details that make or break a shoot on the ground.

If you’re planning to film in Italy and need more than a cinematographer, get in touch. No commitment — just a straight conversation about what’s realistic for your production.

Talk About Your Shoot
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Let’s talk about
your project.

Whether you need a DP for a shoot in Italy, production support for an international project, or just want to understand what’s possible — get in touch. I get back to everyone within one business day.

Phone & WhatsApp +39 333 649 4031
Location Florence, Tuscany — Italy