resume - Gian Franco Morini

Gian Franco Morini
Director
DP
Editor
Colorist
Writer
Producer
+1 646 509 7207
Selected Filmography
gianfrancomorini@gmail.com
Pentimento - In Post Production
Feature Film Directed by Loredana Gasparotto
2016
Jack Durden - In Production
Feature Documentary Co-Created by Andrew Maule
2016
New York Times - 36 Hours in Cartagena
Short Documentary
2015
Speedo - Fit
Commercial :60
2015
Speedo - Discovering The Power of Water
Short Documercial
2015
But I Love You...
Short Film Directed by Arti Raj
2015
PVH Corp
DP, Editor, Colorist and VFX
New York, NY, 2015-Present
Works along side production team on AD campaigns.
Van Heusen - NY Giants - Elevator Crowd
Commercial :15
2015
Van Heusen - Flex Collar
Commercial :15 & :30
2015
50 Cent’s G-Unit & G-Note Records
Director, DP and Editor
New York, NY, 2011-2014
Produced music videos for G-Unit and content for 50
Cent’s entertainment on demand platform This Is 50.
Flaunt - Riot with Me
Music Video
2015
Warner’s - No Side Effects
Commercial :15, :30 & :60
2015
The Velvet Underground - After Hours
Music Video
2015
Waiting for Harry
Short Film Directed by Antonio Benedetto
2015
A
My Last Beautiful
Short Film Directed by Mizanur Rahman
2015
A
Libera Università Della Arti, Bologna, Italy
June 2007
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Marketing
Diana Scheunemann for Bolero Magazine
Fashion Editorial Video
2015
Reflections
Short Film Directed by Vlad Aksenov
2015
Software
AUrate - 2015 Collection Lookbook
Video Lookbook
2015
Tom’s Restaurant - A Documentary About Everything
Feature Documentary
2014
Tom’s Restaurant Seinfeld Reunion Super Bowl
Television Documentary
2014
www.gianfrancomorini.com
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Experience
Plethora, LLC
Founder, Director, DP and Editor
New York, NY, 2014-Present
An award-winning production company in New York
City. Plethora is rooted in creation of branded content,
film, digital and post production.
Education
New York Film Academy, New York, NY
September 2010
2 Year Filmmaking Degree
Adobe Creative Suite
Premiere
After Effects
Photoshop
Illustrator
Dreamweaver
InDesign
Lightroom
Final Cut Pro 7
DaVinci Resolve
Film Convert
PluralEyes
Magic Bullet Suite
CatDV
Microsoft Office
Camera Packages & Workflows
Arri Cameras
Alexa
Amira
Red Cameras
Epic
Scarlet
Sony Cameras
PMW - F55
FS7
FS700
A7s & A7s II
A7r & A7r II
Blackmagic Cameras
URSA & URSA mini
Cinema Camera
Pocket Cinema Camera
Canon Cameras
5D
7D
C500
C300
C100
Love American Skin
Feature Documentary
2013
Kidd Kidd - The Weak & the Strong
Music Video
2013
Kidd Kidd - U.O.E.N.O.
Music Video
2013
Anthony-Cédric Vuagniaux - ‘69 (La Bobine Magique)
Short
2011
Lea Sunshin - November Sunshine (11/11/11)
Music Video
2011
Frank
Short Film
2011
Rod Stone & Frankstarr - I’m a Tigör
Music Video
2010
Culture Prophet - Hustler
Music Video
2009
The Bloody Beetroots feat. Congorock - Rombo
Music Video
2008
VFX
AWARDS
Grand Jury Prize Winner 2015
American Movie Awards
Award of Excellence Winner 2010
Los Angeles Movie Awards: Summer Edition
Official Selection 2015
Multiverse Film Festival
Award for Best Editing Winner 2010
Los Angeles Movie Awards: Summer Edition
Official Selection 2014
New York City Independent Film Festival
Honorable Mention Winner 2010
Los Angeles Reel Film Festival
Honorable Mention Winner 2014
Santa Monica Independent Film Festival
Award for Best Song Winner 2010
Los Angeles Reel Film Festival
Award of Merit Winner 2014
Indie Fest
Golden Reel Award Winner 2010
Nevada Film Festival
Rising Star Award Winner 2014
Canada International Film Festival
Award of Merit Winner 2010
Indie Fest
Official Selection 2014
Hollywood Weekly Film Festival
Award of Excellence Winner 2010
Los Angeles Movie Awards: Winter Edition
Official Selection 2014
Mosaic World Film Festival
Award for Best Editing Winner 2010
Los Angeles Movie Awards: Winter Edition,
Award of Excellence Winner 2011
Canada International Film Festival
Best Music Video Official Selection 2011
Buffalo Niagara Film Festival
Audience Choice Award Winner 2011
Big Vision Empty Wallet New York Music Video Competition
Best Music Video Official Finalist 2010
Las Vegas Film Festival
Award of Merit Winner 2010
Los Angeles Cinema Festival of Hollywood
Best Music Video Official Selection 2010
Beverly Hills Film TV and New Media Festival
ADDITIONAL FILMOGRAPHY
Plethora, LLC.
Production Company
ASPCA - Downtown Dog Rescue
Short Documentary
2015
Michelle Phan - Watchers of the Night
Social Media Promo
2015
AUrate - 2015 Lookbook
Behind the Scenes
2015
La Grande Mela Marcia
TV Show with Mondo Marcio (6 episodes)
2015
BENEDICT
SS16 Collection Teaser
2015
Michelle Phan - Best in Class
Make-up Tutorial
2015
Ben Rauch - NY Funny Song Festival
Live Performance
2015
Felt Worthy
TV Show Pilot for Oxygen
2015
BENEDICT
SS15 Collection Teaser
2014
SMS Boxing Promotion
Commercial :60
2012
XXL Magazine: Prodigy
Exclusive Freestyle & Interview
2012
XXL Magazine: Styles P
Exclusive Freestyle & Interview
2012
Bolero Video Editorial: February
Short Documentary
2011
o.V.N.I
Commercial
2010
ADDITIONAL FILMOGRAPHY
PVH Corporation
Contracted through Plethora, LLC.
IZOD - Saltwater SP16 Commercial :60
2016
Warner’s - Simply Perfect
Product Video
2015
IZOD - Saltwater SP16
Showroom Video
2016
Warner’s - No Side Effects
Product Video
2015
PVH - Dress Shirt Fit Commercial :60
2016
Warner’s - Seamless Panties
Product Video
2015
Warner’s Social Moments
Social Media Video
2016
Warner’s - Underwire Bra
Product Video
2015
PVH - Underwear Group Presentation
Corporate Video
2015
Van Heusen - NY Giants Pylons
Commercial :30
2015
Speedo - Elastomeric
Commercial :30
2015
Speedo - Brand History
Commercial :60
2015
Van Heusen - Showroom iPad Social Content Video
2015
Speedo - Jr. Nationals Concert AD
Commercial :15
2015
PVH - Internal Communications
Corporate Video
2015
Arrow -Fall 2015
Commercial :60
2015
Van Heusen - NY Giants - Bench Bump
Commercial :15
2015
PVH - CSR
Corporate Video
2015
Van Heusen - NY Giants - Elevator Throne
Commercial :15
2015
Speedo - Missy Franklin Calls
Commercial :60
2015
Van Heusen - NY Giants - Massage Chair
Commercial :15
2015
Speedo - Missy Franklin Interview
Short Documentary
2015
Van Heusen - Flex Collar Launch
Sizzle
2015
Speedo - Best Swim Cities
Short Documentary
2015
PVH - Ken Wyse
Corporate Video
2015
Warner’s - Vignettes - Analisa
Commercial :60
2015
IZOD - Holiday Editor Event
Commercial :60 - Part 1
2015
Warner’s - Vignettes - Latricia
Commercial :60
2015
IZOD - Holiday Editor Event
Commercial :60 - Part 2
2015
Warner’s - Vignettes - Erin
Commercial :60
2015
PVH - Performs
Corporate Video
2015
Speedo - Lazer Racer X
Commercial :30
2015
Van Heusen - Steve Young & Jerry Rice
Commercial :120
2015
Speedo - Spring Active Rec
Behind the Scenes
2015
PVH - SLCD
Short Corporate Documentary
2015
PVH - Intern Presentation
Corporate Video
2015
Speedo - Water Fitness
Commercial :60
2015
PVH - Manny Chirico
Corporate Video
2015
Olga - Product Video
Commercial :45
2015
ADDITIONAL FILMOGRAPHY
50 Cent & G-Unit Records
Music Videos and Promotional Content
August Alsina
Live performance at SOB’s in NYC
2013
50 Cent feat. Paris - Queens, NY
Music Video
2012
August Alsina & Kidd Kidd
Live performance at SOB’s in NYC
2013
50 Cent - Wait Until Tonight
Music Video
2012
Kidd Kidd - Club Onyx Philly
Day in the Life 2013
For the Love of Fashion
TV Show Pilot
2012
Kidd Kidd - Bitch Don’t Blow My High
Music Video
2013
Lea Sunshine- Recording Session
at East Side Studios
2012
Lea Sunshine - Live Session
One Last Cry by Brian McKnight
2013
Lea Sunshine - Live Session
Climax by Usher
2012
Lea Sunshine - Live Session
Cupid by 112
2013
Lea Sunshine - Live Session
Hero by Mariah Carey
2012
50 Cent feat. Tony Yayo - I Just Wanna
Music Video
2012
Hot Rod: Only On...
Music Video
2011
This is 50
Interview for Online Entertainment Platform
50 Cent Sept 13, 2013
50 Cent talks Kendrick ‘Control’ Verse and
Kidd Kidd with Funk Flex at Hot 97.
Big Kuntry King
Nov 23, 2013
Big Kuntry King talks “Dope & Champagne”
project, Wiz Khalifa and Kendrick Lamar.
Russell Simmons
Nov 13, 2011
Russell Simmons talks Occupy Wall Street
and starting Def Jam 25 years ago..
Mr. Vegas
Sept 5, 2013
Mr. Vegas freestyles, talks about working with
Beyonce, Barrington Levy and his new album.
Jonathan Mannion
Jan 26, 2014
Jonathan Mannion (Hip hop photographer)
talks working with AKOO and Book of Kings.
Peter Bailey
Sept 6, 2013
Peter Bailey talks about his interviewing
techniques and doing an independent film.
Eric Bellinger
Jan 26, 2014
Eric Bellinger sings live, talks music style
and writing hits for Chris Brown, Usher, etc.
Chanel West Coast
Chanel West Coast talks about being the
new face of Trukfit and her mixtape.
Sept 2, 2013
Jarell Perry Jan 20, 2014
Jarell Perry sings live, talks performing at
Joe’s Pub and his style of music.
T-Boz T-Boz talks about other people playing
them in their biopic about TLC.
Aug 31, 2013
Raheem Devaughn
Raheem Devaughn talks on being The
Love King, his kids and foundation.
J.B. Smoove
J.B. Smoove talks about being the Bad
Smurf and all of his endorsements.
Aug 28, 2013
VinnieJan 11, 2014
Vinnie says Naughty By Nature are still
family, giving back and what he is doing.
Wayne Brady
Wayne Brady and Jack Thriller do an
exclusive freestyle for This is 50.
Aug 27, 2013
TedSmooth
Jan 10, 2014
TedSmooth speaks on Beyonce co-signing
his “Love on Top” remix and others.
Doug E. Fresh
Aug 24, 2013
Doug E. Fresh speaks on how talented he
thinks Wayne Brady is.
Jokey Ent Dec 15, 2013
Jokey Ent talks producing for major artist’s,
placements and the new Juelz Santana tape.
Loretta Devine
Loretta Devine talks about working with
Bow Wow, Chris Brown and others.
Miloh Smith
Dec 7, 2013
Miloh Smith talks about her style of music,
being 22 and Pulp Fiction.
Lisa Leslie Aug 20, 2013
Lisa Leslie talks about woman competing
in the NBA against men.
ForteBowie
Dec 7, 2013
ForteBowie talks working with Trinidad James,
his rap style and why A3C was important.
Marques Houston
Aug 19, 2013
Marques Houston talks about new movies,
music and Omarion.
Jan 9, 2014
Aug 22, 2013
ADDITIONAL FILMOGRAPHY
Adrienne Bailon Aug 18, 2013
Adrienne Bailon talks about her new talk
show “The Real”, Disney and being in 3LW.
Jerzee Monet
Jerzee Monet talks about when she first
met DMX, taking a break and her child.
July 8, 2013
Angela Simmons
Aug 17, 2013
Angela Simmons talks about sharing her style
with her fans by releasing a fashion website.
Sherri Shepherd
July 7, 2013
Sherri Shepherd talks about doing comedy
since 1991 and her comedy special.
Tiffany Foxx
Aug 15, 2013
Tiffany Foxx talks about taking out the
blonde hair, Lil’ Kim and new music videos.
Jeff Clanagan
June 29, 2013
Jeff Clanagan talks about the secret of his
success, and documentary “Let Me Explain”.
Luke James
Luke James talks about touring with
Beyonce and how it has impacted him.
Aug 7, 2013
ZaytovenJune 28, 2013
Zaytoven talks about meeting Gucci Mane, his
new movie “Birds of a Feather” and new book.
Tyrese Aug 5, 2013
Tyrese Talks Fast & Furious 6, Supergroup
“TGT” (Tyrese, Ginuwine, and Tank).
Grizz Chapman June 27, 2013
Grizz gives advice to upcoming actors, talks
life after 30 Rock and projects he is working on.
Cythia Horner
Aug 3, 2013
Cynthia Horner talks about being part of
“Right On” magazine, knowing the Jacksons.
Kloud Clothing
June 22, 2013
Kloud talks about what their name stands
for, why they decided to make a clothing brand.
Chingy Aug 1, 2013
Chingy shows off his new look, new single
“Falling” and touring.
IAMSU IAMSU talks about his afro, new mixtape
“Kilt 2”and new collaboration album.
Stevie JJuly 30, 2013
Stevie J talks about producing “Notorious
Thugs ”track and Love & Hip-Hop.
Young Pretty June 14, 2013
Young Pretty freestyles, talks about getting
radio play and open to a record deal.
Rasheeda and Kirk
July 28, 2013
Rasheeda & Kirk talks about their
pregnancy, relationship, “Love & Hip-Hop”.
Kid InkJune 12, 2013
Kid Ink freestyles, talks about crowd surfing,
touring, Pharrell and how to find a goon.
DJ JayCeeOh
July 27, 2013
DJ JayCeeOh talks about “Master of the Mix”,
DJing on 90210 and his mixtape series.
Livin Proof
June 8, 2013
Livin Proof freestyles, talks influences, advice
from Jay-Z and “Die For a Deal” mixtape.
Djay 2 App
July 25, 2013
The creators of the world’s best-selling iOS
DJ software, Algoriddim, release djay 2.
Feli FameJune 1, 2013
Feli Fame talks about being the 2012 Coors
Light ‘Coldest MC’ Winner.
Rich Homie Quan
July 22, 2013
Rich Homie Quan talks about when he
realized he made it and his untitled project.
John Michael
June 1, 2013
John Michael sings an acapella, talks about
his look and his new track “Sophisticated Lady”.
Natasha and Natalia Starr
July 21, 2013
Natasha & Natalia Starr talk about how they
got into the industry.
Krista Ayne and Lux Suicide
Krista Ayne and Lux Suicide present
Herfantastylover.com. and talk personal.
Chris Rivers
July 20, 2013
Chris Rivers talks about being Big Pun’s son,
losing a lot of weight and his rap songs.
Louis Murphy
May 17, 2013
Louis Murphy talks about the Ravens,
NY Giants and giving back to the community.
PapersJuly 15, 2013
Papers freestyles, talks about marriage
with Lil’ Kim, Fred The Godson, and mixtapes.
Locksmith
May 14, 2013
Locksmith freestyles, talks about being
part of the creative process in his music video.
Vernell Woods
Yopima is an app that shows you the
most popular events in the world.
July 13, 2013
Kinetics and One Love
They talk about how they met, writing,
producing and the hit record “Airplanes”.
Lil’ Eddie and Autumn Rowe
Talk about vocal coaching on X Factor,
touring as kids and dating.
July 13, 2013
Bizzle
May 8, 2013
Bizzle freestyles, talks about finding Christ,
Illuminati and his new project “The Good Fight”.
Mann
July 10, 2013
Mann freestyles, talks touring, The L.I.S.A.”
(EP), London and ‘The Grey Area’.
Oscar O’Malley
May 4, 2013
Oscar O’Malley freestyles, talks influences,
almost dying, and “PFR” mixtape.
June 20, 2013
May 18, 2013
May 13, 2013
ADDITIONAL FILMOGRAPHY
Dirty Harry
April 13, 2013
Dirty Harry talks about producing the hit record
“No One” by Alicia Keys.
MateoAug 7, 2012
Mateo talks about what inspires him to make
music, being a political junkie and gives advice.
Anthony March 29, 2013
Anthony explains the meaning behind
“Loyalty Is Royalty” clothing and the logo.
ApolloJuly 28, 2012
Apollo talks about growing up in Jersey, being
booked at the Apple Store and boxing.
KonshensMarch 25, 2013
Konshens talks about the word “Bumbaclot”
and new project “Mental Maintenance”
Gregory van der Wiel July 27, 2012
Gregory van der Wiel talks playing hookie
to meet Lil’ Wayne and playing soccer.
DJ SnSMarch 9, 2013
DJ SnS tells us that he played his son Lil SnS’
record “Already” for Diddy and Jeezy in the club.
Tito Lopez July 25, 2012
Tito Lopez spits a freestyle, talks about Katrina,
writing songs for Detox and label situation.
Chuck Chillout
March 8, 2013
Chuck Chillout talks about Russell Simmons
putting people on blast, Heavy D memories.
Mel Carter
July 23, 2012
Mel Carter talks about his upcoming mixtape
“Popular Stranger” and album visuals.
TAJJan 10, 2013
Taj talks about his release date for his debut
Album ‘AUTHENTICITY’.
Dave House
July 16, 2012
Dave House talks about his book “Street Rules in
the Office” and the music business.
King Kobra and Dice Starr
They Freestyle, speak on where their
name comes from and their mixtape.
D-JukesJuly 14, 2012
D-Jukes talks their US/UK Album, “Burning Hot”
video, new single with Ne-Yo, and their best advice.
Dec 29, 2012
Hip Hop Gamer
Nov 17, 2012
Hip Hop Gamer freestyles and talks about
playing video games since he was 4 years old.
VIP Ghana
July 7, 2012
VIP Ghana talks about how to talk to girls
in Africa, discuss their mission and new music.
Chris Webby
Chris Webby talks about touring, new
tattoos and new mixtape “Bars On Me.
Nov 14, 2012
ChingyJuly 4, 2012
Chingy talks about getting out of DTP, new
mixtape and addresses Transvestite situation.
Gwap Boys
Nov 10, 2012
Gwap Boys freestyles, talks about their
new mixtape“Gwap Season” and childhood.
Ruben Studdard
July 1, 2012
Ruben Studdard talks about saying “I’m Sorry”
back in 2004, new projects and his influences.
Chris Rene
Nov 4, 2012
Chris Rene talks past drug addiction, why
he stopped and his “I’m Right Here” EP.
Shannon Briggs
June 29, 2012
Shannon Briggs talks winning title from
George Foreman and fighting Lennox Lewis.
Boaz Oct 26, 2012
Boaz spits a freestyle, talks about his new
mixtape “Bases Loaded” and Mac Miller.
Jamieson June 22, 2012
Jamieson talks about his new music, battling
Asher Roth and spits a freestyle.
Yung Joey
Oct 24, 2012
Yung Joey talks about his new mixtape
“Along Came Molly”, and his Slim Dunkin story.
The Dean’s List
June 16, 2012
The Dean’s List talks about how they met
each other, fans showing love and Boston.
Tationna Bosier
Tationna Bosier talks about being shy,
improvs a scene with Jack and Bad Boy.
Oct 16, 2012
Happy Perez
June 9, 2012
Happy Perez talks about being in the game
so long and producers he looks up to
Leslie Jones
Oct 11, 2012
Leslie Jones speaks about her role in
“Lottery Ticket” and the production process.
Issa
May 8, 2012
Talks about being the youngest artist to ever sign
with Jive Records and artists that he is working with.
4 CountSept 16, 2012
4 Count sing an acapella, how they met Nick
Cannon and what they have learned from him.
Honors English Mar 6, 2012
Honors English talks about working with Needlz
and bringing different elements in hip-hop.
J. Anthony Brown
Sept 1, 2012
J. Anthongy re-introduces himself to the world,
talks branding and having his own Hot Sauce.
360Aug 29, 2012
360 spits a freestyle, talks growing up in Queens
and his new project “Everywhere and Back”.