About Francesco Tortorella
Francesco Tortorella is an award-winning animation director, visual artist, and motion designer working across cinema, television, events, digital media, and creative content.
With extensive experience as Creative and Art Director with top brands and studios across Europe, China, and the Middle East, Francesco leverages his artistic background and multidisciplinary skills to craft distinctive, engaging, and innovative visual experiences that combine art and creativity with impactful storytelling.
AWARDS
Best Italian Short – Scario Film Fest 2021
Critic Award – Cinemì Cinema 2021
Premio Cafiero – Out of Bounds Film Festival 2021
Best Animated Film – Mediterraneo Festival Corto 2021
Menzione Speciale – Premio AMC – Shorts International Film Festival 2021
Best Animated Short Film – Accordi@Disaccordi Festival 2021
Best Animated Film – Ischia Film Festival 2020
Best Italian Short Film – Sedicicorto International Film Festival 2020
Best Short Film – Reggio Calabria Film Festival 2020
Best Animated Short Film – Cortodino Dino De Laurentis Film Festival 2020
Best Animated Short Film – Cortisonanti International Film Festival 2020
Best Animated Short Film – Coffi Cortoglobo Film Festival 2020
Best Animated Short Film – Foggia Film Festival 2020
Best Animated Short Film – Adriatic Film Festival 2020
Best Calabrian Short Film – Castovillari Film Festival 2020
Best Short Film in Calabria – Calabria Movie International Film Fest 2020
Honorable Mention of the Jury – PFA 2020
Honorable Mention of the Jury – Capodarco Film Festival 2020
Silver & Bronze Spikes – Branded & Entertainment – Spikes Asia 2014
Golden Lion – Branded Entertainment – Cannes Lions 2013
The Media & Interactive Award – 43rd Creativity International Award 2013
Best Direct Mailing Campaign – Premio Agorà 2013
Best Music Video – Marte Live 2013
Filmography
Shuffle (2007) – Writer and Director
Petrolino (2012) – Executive Producer Post-Production, Art Director
Waste Africa (2013) – Co-Executive Producer for Visual Effects
La Grande Onda (2020) – Writer, Director, and Producer
Goodbye Strangelove (2024) – Writer, and Director
Blue Sky, No More (In Development) – Writer and Director, 2024
ART EXhibitions
Cesco Solo Expo – Atelier 35, Roma – Feb 2010.
Love for Sale! Poster Exposition – Al Bar, Reggio Calabria – 2012.
The Greatest (Im)Perfection is Love – Solo Show – Zajia, Beijing – 2013.
It’s April Fools’ Day! Rare Tempo Gallery Opening, Denver, USA – 2017.
Out – Art Mall, Milano, 2022.
NFTs are Dead – Galleria Borbonica, Napoli, 2022.
BAW Bolzano Art Weeks, 2022.
Iran Rising – Georgetown, Washington DC, 2022.
art Auctions
Pandolfini Auction House – Digital Invasion (Lot 13)- It, May 2023
The Studio
Tortorella Studio is a creative hub where art, and storytelling converge to craft impactful visual experiences. We specializing in concept development, motion design, animation, and video production, transforming complex ideas into captivating narratives. Supported by an international network of talented professionals, We deliver bespoke solutions in animation, design, and visual storytelling, blending artistic vision with technical expertise to bring stories to life across a variety of media. We also actively explore experimental projects involving AI and Web3 technologies, pushing creative boundaries and innovation.
Creative & Art Direction
Whether it's animation, live-action production, live event, or any creative project, we develop original concepts, defining both the style and artistic vision.
Production Oversight
With deep expertise in directing animation, video productions, and events, we manage the creative process from start to finish, ensuring a cohesive vision throughout.
Network
A skilled network of professionals across various fields, ensuring the creative team consistently meets the highest standards.
