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Francesco Carrozzini
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| Born | September 9, 1982 Monza, Italy
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Bee Shaffer
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| Children | 1 |
| Parent(s) | Franca Sozzani (mother) |
| Relatives | Carla Sozzani (aunt), Anna Wintour (mother-in-law), David Shaffer (father-in-law) |
Francesco Carrozzini (born September 9, 1982) is an Italian director and photographer. He lives and works in the United States.
In 2016, he showed his first full-length movie, a documentary called Franca: Chaos and Creation. This film was shown at the 73rd Venice International Film Festival. In 2022, his first story-based movie, The Hanging Sun, closed the 79th Venice International Film Festival.
Francesco Carrozzini is also known for taking pictures of people. He has directed music videos for stars like Jay-Z, Lana Del Rey, Beyoncé, and Lenny Kravitz. He has also made commercials for big companies such as Apple and Fiat.
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Early Life and Education
Francesco Carrozzini was born in Monza, Italy. His mother was Franca Sozzani, who was the main editor of Italian Vogue. He grew up in Milan, Italy.
When he was a teenager, he started taking photos and making short films with his friends. In 1999, he moved to Los Angeles to study film at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Later, he went back to Italy to study philosophy at the University of Milan. In 2004, he moved to New York City to work as an assistant for famous photographers.
Creative Career
Making Films and Videos
Francesco Carrozzini got his first film job when he was 23. He directed a commercial for the 51st Venice Biennale, which is a big art event. An advertising company asked him to make it. The next year, he went to Poland to make a documentary about a theater group called Theatre Wierszalin.
Later, he worked with The New York Times on a project called "The New York Times Screen Tests." This project featured close-up video interviews with famous actors like Natalie Portman and Charlize Theron. The series was nominated for an award.
In 2008, Carrozzini directed a short, suspenseful film called "1937." It was filmed in a famous hotel in New York City, the Hotel Chelsea. This short film was shown at the Venice Film Festival.
Since then, he has directed commercials for companies like Apple Music, Fiat 500, and Tommy Hilfiger. In 2009, his ad for Ray Ban called "Color Goes Pop" was nominated for a Young Director Award.
In 2013, he started directing music videos. He has worked with many musicians, including Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Marilyn Manson, and Lenny Kravitz.
Documentary Film: Franca: Chaos and Creation
In 2016, Carrozzini released his first full-length movie. It was a documentary about his mother, Franca Sozzani, and was called Franca: Chaos and Creation. It took him about six years to make this film.
The movie shows his mother's important achievements in fashion publishing. It also explores the personal relationship between a mother and her son. Franca: Chaos and Creation was first shown on September 2, 2016, at the 73rd Venice International Film Festival. It was later shown at other film festivals in North America. In 2017, the film won an award called the Nastro d'Argento from Italian film journalists. The movie was released worldwide on Netflix in October 2017.
Story Film: The Hanging Sun
In 2021, Carrozzini directed his first story-based movie, The Hanging Sun. This film was based on a book called Midnight Sun by Jo Nesbø. It stars actors like Charles Dance and Peter Mullan. The Hanging Sun was the closing film at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 10, 2022.
Taking Pictures (Photography)
Carrozzini is also well-known for his portrait photography. This means he takes pictures of people. He has photographed many famous people from today's pop culture. These include actors like Angelina Jolie and Robert De Niro. He has also photographed models such as Naomi Campbell and Heidi Klum. Musicians like Beyoncé, Lana Del Rey, and Sting have also been in front of his camera.
He has also worked with important people in government. These include former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan and former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. He also photographed former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.
Carrozzini's photos have appeared in many famous magazines. These include Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, and Vogue Italia. He has also done advertising work for companies like Apple Inc., Estee Lauder, and Tommy Hilfiger.
Personal Life
In 2018, Francesco Carrozzini married Bee Shaffer. She is the daughter of Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. They have one child together.
In 2019, Carrozzini started the Franca Sozzani Fund for Preventive Genomics. He created this fund in memory of his mother, Franca Sozzani. It helps support research at Brigham and Women's Hospital at Harvard. This research looks into how our genes can help prevent diseases. The fund was started by selling clothes from his mother's collection after she passed away.
Videography
| Year | Project |
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| 2013 | A$AP Rocky: "Phoenix" |
| 2013 | Beyoncé: "Jealous" |
| 2014 | Lana Del Rey, "Ultraviolence" |
| 2014 | Lenny Kravitz, "New York City" |
| 2014 | Damian Marley, "Is It Worth It? (Gunman World)" |
| 2014 | Nicki Minaj, "The Pinkprint Movie (Part II: I Lied)" |
| 2015 | Marilyn Manson, "The Mephistopheles of Los Angeles" |
| 2017 | Jay-Z, "ManyFacedGod" |
| 2021 | Yebba, "Boomerang" |
Selected Filmography
| Year | Project | Notes |
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| 2008 | 1937 | Short Film Competition, 65th International Venice Film Festival |
| 2016 | Franca: Chaos and Creation | Feature documentary, Official Selection, 73rd International Venice Film Festival |
| 2022 | The Hanging Sun | Feature Film, Official Selection, 79th International Venice Film Festival |
Cinematography
| Date | Project | Notes |
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| 2015 | Janis: Little Girl Blue | Director: Amy J. Berg |
Exhibitions
- March 2004: Video art show "Pause", Duomo Cathedral, Milan
- May 2007: Solo photography show, "Unique Exposure", Galleria Cardi, Milan
- May 2010: Solo photography show, "Portraits", Diane Von Furstenberg Gallery, New York
- January 2012: His L'Uomo Vogue cover photos were part of a charity auction, Paris
- May 2015: Solo photography show, "Portraits", Istanbul'74 Arts Festival, Istanbul
- September 2015: Solo photography and film show, "Music", Earth Gallery, Paris
Awards and Recognition
- In 2017, Carrozzini's movie Franca: Chaos and Creation won the Nastro D'Argento (Silver Ribbon) award from Italian film journalists.
- In February 2016, Carrozzini and his team received an award from Global Green. This was for their work with Connect4Climate, a part of the World Bank that focuses on sustainability.
- In September 2013, Carrozzini was included on Vanity Fair's International Best Dressed List.
Venice Film Festival Jury
- In 2019, Carrozzini was a judge for the Venice Virtual Reality section at the 76th Venice Film Festival. He judged alongside Laurie Anderson and Alysha Naples.
