ABOUT ME
My filmmaking journey started way back in the first grade, inspired by those rad 90s Hollywood flicks and TV commercials I was watching on Italian TV. I was hooked and started questioning how certain scenes were filmed and attempted to reverse-engineer the process behind the footage I saw on screen.
Although I prefer polished visuals, I never have a predefined approach. My technical background as an editor/VFX artist allows me to elevate my vision and develop unique creative solutions that help producers and clients achieve their objectives.
All I care about is how we can translate a good story into an audio-visual form that will immerse the viewer for a moment and allow us to enjoy its creative process.
Besides directing, I also do creative writing. Whether I am writing a treatment, a concept for a commercial, branded film, or a feature film screenplay, putting my vision into words is the biggest challenge and I love doing it.
WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT ME
‘‘I had the pleasure of working with Oton on high-end commercial projects and it’s easy for me to say he is a joy to work with. Whether it be a technically challenging piece, artistic and even heartfelt - Oton is on top of all the creative and client needs wishes and wants.
Garry Waller
Oscar Nominee Cinematographer
‘‘Oton is truly a phenomenal storyteller. His mind is full of ambitious concepts that he can execute with such professionalism that he equals to veterans of our entertainment industry. It is always an absolute pleasure working and creating with him.’’
Ana Menendez
Hollywood Producer
I KNOW…
How to pick up a Canon 7D in 2010 for the first time, shoot, edit, combine slow motion and instrumental music in a way that hasn't been done before in a BMX video. Get staff picked on Vimeo, generating 1.5M organic views.
How to write and direct a single-take SUV commercial. How to multiple plate shoot it with a Milo motion control rig and put it all together in post with a VFX crew.
How to come up with a fresh concept for the reveal of a new Coca-Cola product, pitch it and direct it in LA.
How to shoot a BMW doing donuts inside a 15 century Palace. How to put together CG and live action inside Nuke. How you can spend weeks on a single shot alone in VFX.
How to write and direct a PSA that keeps you engaged with a simple yet captivating story that ends with a twist and a powerful message that will hit you hard in the heart.
How to develop a short branded film, write a treatment and get awarded by some of the the best creative people in the business.
How to deal with limited time on set. How vital the 1stAD is. How to keep focus in high-stress situations. How to skip a shot that doesn't add anything to the story.