After studying at the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Rome, Elena expanded her expertise at the New York Film Academy in the United States. Her dedication has garnered numerous accolades, especially on the international stage. Period Employer Role Responsibilities and Achievements 2023 Orto degli Ananassi, Livorno Cinematographer and Video Editor Created a 9-minute Promo for the ARTI_FICIO Project Festival, showcasing the work done during the festival. 2023 Coop Itinera Livorno Photographer Produced a Photographic Reportage within the "Women of the Port" Project. Personal Exhibition at the City Library "Bottini Dell’Olio" and a permanent Exhibition in the Port Headquarter Building in Livorno. July–Oct 2023 La Zecca Production Cinematography Responsible for the Cinematography of the Documentary "PERDUE." 2022–2023 Uovo alla Pop Gallery - Livorno Cinematographer and Video Editor Created a Trailer and a Mini Doc for the "Digital Nomads" Project. Produced a Theatrical Video Trailer for the show "ZEB, and Invented Biography." 2022–2023 Pisa University - Pisa Filmmaking and Video Editing Instructor Taught students Filmmaking, Audio Recording and Mixing, Video Editing, and Post Production. 2022–2023 Metodo ADV - Livorno Video Editor Edited Corporate Videos. 2019–2021 New York Film Academy – Florence Directing and Screenwriting Instructor Instructed on Directing and Screenwriting. 2018–2019 Columbia University - New York City Lecturer Lectured on "The Art of Cinematography," providing advanced academics in Cinematographic Language, Behind the Scene, Crew Duties, Film Camera, Lenses, Composition, Camera Movements, and Lighting. 2014–2015 ElshaFord Productions - Saint Lucia Island Cinematography and Video Editing Responsible for creating Video Contents for the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). Edited and delivered the 30-minute Television Program "Sanford-Belle Presents" weekly broadcasted on DBS Television. 2012–2016 New York Film Academy - Florence, Paris, Miami Cinematography and Film Editing Instructor Taught Cinematography and Video Editing. 2013–2015 United Nations Summer Academy (UNSA) - NYC Video and Sound Recording Recorded the annual United Nations Summer Academy, focusing on sustainable development through Education and Awareness. 2010–2014 MPG Global - New York City Cinematography and Video Editing Created Video Contents and Commercials. 2010–2012 New York Film Academy - New York City Teacher Assistant Assisted in Directing, Cinematography, and Editing classes. Mentored students and maintained a safe and professional environment. 2007 Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia (CSC) - Rome Director of Photography Oversaw the Cinematography of the short film "The State Of Nature," presented at the Camerimage Festival in Poland in 2008.