ABOUT DAVID NATALE
David Natale is an Italian Production Designer and a Filmmaker known for his work in Feature Films, TV Shows, and Fashion Films.
Graduated with honors in Master of Fine Arts in Production Design for Films and Television at Accademia di Belle Arti di Napoli, where he also acquired a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Production Design.
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David began his career as a Production Designer assistant and as a model-maker on the TV Show Il Processo (The Trial), produced by Lucky Red s.r.l., directed by Stefano Lodovichi, and released on Netflix and Mediaset. He continued in the same roles for Non mi lasciare (Don’t Leave Me), a production by PayPerMoon Italia s.r.l., directed by Ciro Visco and distributed on Rai.
At the same time, David ventured into the Fashion Industry as a freelance videomaker, working on editorials, commercials, and campaigns for esteemed Italian and international brands such as Ettore de Cesare, Kiton, KNT, Noir ’n’ Bleu, and viaMarechiaro12. His work extended to fashion films featured in renowned publications like Solstice Magazine and SpaghettiMag, including his personal project, Semen.
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Expanding his portfolio, David worked as a Production Designer assistant on La Lunga Notte (Long Night), produced by Eliseo Multimedia S.p.a. and directed by Giacomo Campiotti. He also took on the role of Production Designer for his first feature film, La Figlia del Bosco, and contributed as a Production Designer assistant on The Jackal Meta-Show, produced by One More Pictures s.r.l. and distributed on RaiPlay.
His most recent work as a Production Designer includes the feature film Winter Harvest, filmed in Iowa (USA) and in Italy (Padova and Verona). Produced by Astarox Productions LLC and directed by Max Leonida, the film stars Chris Payne Gilbert and Lesley-Ann Brandt.
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David's professional expertise extends to various computer software applications, including DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, SketchUp, and Logic Pro. Beyond his cinematic pursuits, his artistic endeavors span photography, painting, and the intricate world of miniatures. David Natale's multifaceted contributions continue to leave an enduring impact on the creative landscape.
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David Natale is also an esteemed member of the A.S.C., Italian Production Designers, Costume Designers, and Set Decorators Association.
EDUCATION
2016 - PRODUCTION DESIGN FOR FILM AND TV
MFA @ Accademia di Belle Arti di Napoli
Final grade: 110eLode/110 - Summa Cum Laude
Thesis Title: Pioneers, Innovators, Visionaries and Revolutionaries of the Cinematographic Language
2013 - PRODUCTION DESIGN
BFA @ Accademia di Belle Arti di Napoli
Final Grade: 105/110
Thesis Title: CInema and Theatre of Dante Ferretti
2009 - ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN
Diploma @ Istituto Statale d’Arte di San Leucio
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SKILLS
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Computer: AutoCAD, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, iMovie, Photoshop, Sketch, 3D Studio Max, Word, Excel, Keynote, Logic Pro
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Handcraft: Woodworking, Clay Sculpting, Painting, Miniatures
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Language: English (C1), Italian (native)
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ART EXHIBITIONS
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2024 - SUNDAZE SPACE SOCIETY
@ The Sanctuary Eco Retreat - Roma (Italy)
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2023 - SPACE VISIONS @ Radiotrasteve
Roma (Italy)
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2019 - FANTASTIC VOYAGE @ Gallery 800
North Hollywood, CA (United States)
2019 - NOHO ART SHOWCASE @ Gallery 800
North Hollywood, CA (United States)
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SELECTED WORKS
2025 - Videomaker
“ETTORE DE CESARE FOR HOLLAND & SHERRY” (Commercial)
Produced by Ettore de Cesare
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2024 - Production Designer
“WINTER HARVEST” (Feature Film) (Post-Production)
Produced by Astarox Productions
2023 - Production Designer
“LA FIGLIA DEL BOSCO” (Feature Film)
Produced by Vinians Production - Released on Prime Video, Tim Vision
2023 - Videomaker
“KNT SS24” (Fashion Campaign)
Produced by KNT
2023 - D.O.P. | Production Designer | Colorist
“INNER” (Short Film)
Produced by Lumex Film and Loravale Films
2023 - Production Designer Assistant | Miniaturist
“THE JACKAL META-SHOW” (Streaming Show)
Produced by One More Pictures S.r.l. - Released on Rai - Raiplay
2023 - Miniaturist
“NO ACTIVITY - NIENTE DA SEGNALARE” (TV Mini-Series)
Produced by Groenlandia S.r.l. - Released on Prime Video
2022 - Director | D.O.P. | Production Designer | Video Editor
“SEMEN” (Short Film)
Self Produced - Released on YouTube
2022 - Production Designer assistant | Miniaturist
“LA LUNGA NOTTE” (TV Series)
Produced by Eliseo Multimedia S.p.a. - Released on Rai
2022 - Videomaker
“NOIR AND BLEU SS22” (Fashion Campaign)
Produced by Love Studio S.r.l. - Noir and Bleu S.r.l.
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2021 - Videomaker
“NEAPOLITAN TAILOR - ENGLISH DETAILS” (Commercial)
Produced by Ettore de Cesare - Released on socials
2021 - Production Designer assistant | Miniaturist
“NON MI LASCIARE” (TV Series)
Produced by PayPerMoon Italia S.r.l. - Released on Rai
2021 - Videomaker
“EDEN” and “EYES TO THE WIND” (Fashion Editorial)
Produced by Love Studio S.r.l. - Published on SpaghettiMag.
2021 - Videomaker
“BORN FROM THE SEA” (Commercial)
Produced by ViaMarechiaro12
2021 - Videomaker
“JAMES IS A GIRL” (Fashion Editorial)
Self Produced - Published on Solstice Magazine
2020 - AutoCAD Draftsman
“18 PRESENTS” (Feature Film)
Produced by Lucky Red S.r.l. - Released on Netflix and Prime Video
2019 - Production Designer assistant | Miniaturist
“IL PROCESSO” (TV Series)
Produced by Lucky Red S.r.l. - Released on Netflix and Mediaset
2019 - Production Designer | Set Decorator
“SHINE” (Short Film)
Self Produced - Released on YouTube