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Maria Pia Grizzuti

Summary

Dynamic innovator with a proven track record in cross-disciplinary collaboration, successfully spearheading art and film projects. Notable achievements include co-curating programs for two editions of the Uncensored Festival and co-founding Observatorio del Placer. Core competencies include project leadership and the ability to engage diverse audiences around themes of sexuality and identity. Committed to advancing forward-thinking disruptive cultural initiatives within collaborative environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Founder, Facilitator, Performer, Visual Artist

Observatorio del Placer
Barcelona
01.2021 - Current
  • Co-founded and actively participating in the “Pleasure Observatory,” a space for questioning and exploring sexuality
  • Performed and created visual content for experiences hosted in the space
  • Facilitated experiential laboratories with a focus on themes such as death, dissolution of identities, and creating new fluid pornographic landscapes

Producer

Glimpses
London
05.2021 - 05.2023
  • Led the setup of an art agency and planned the production of exhibitions, with a focus on promoting the exploration of identity from a non-normative perspective, providing a reflection on how art can offer a transformative space and lead us towards a fluid conception of body, intimacy and identity
  • Coordinated installation and production logistics, including liaising with venues, art handling companies, and communications/PR agencies
  • Managed online presence, worked with art directors on websites, and hired a 3D exhibition tour provider
  • Effectively handled financial management of budgets, including collaboration with accounting firms, and ensuring compliance with legal frameworks.
  • Drafted agendas, monitored progress, and maintained governance structures in collaboration with director

Producer

Uncensored Festival
London
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Oversaw production for the 2022 festival, held both physically in various London locations and online in collaboration with PLTV
  • Managed budgets and accounts, coordinated with venues, and organized online screenings
  • Co-curated the program and handled communication with artists, jury members, and audiences

Marketing and Press Manager

Uncensored Festival
London
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Managed marketing and press for the “Uncensored in Lockdown” edition, including organizing online screenings in collaboration with PLTV
  • Secured sponsors and liaised with them to support the festival
  • Co-curated the program, managed audience inquiries, and liaised with filmmakers
  • Coordinated final screenings in collaboration with PLTV’s technical team

Communication and Press Manager

London Fetish Film Festival (LFFF)
London
02.2020 - 12.2020
  • Managed press and communication, including social media and newsletters
  • Liaised with partners, organized online screenings, and coordinated with filmmakers

Press and Marketing Manager

A Glimpse of Kink
London
11.2018 - 09.2019
  • Created and managed press materials, including press kits, exhibition booklets, and flyers
  • Managed social media, newsletters, and event ticketing
  • Coordinated team operations and ensured smooth running of the exhibition from setup to takedown

Associate Producer / Development Assistant

Native Voice Films
London
11.2013 - 02.2015
  • Provided production services for first-class documentaries, multitasking across all aspects of international production
  • Conducted budgeting and scheduling tasks, as well as research and development, focusing on access to subjects and archive research
  • Organized travel and scheduling for crew and assisted directors and producers in all aspects of film development, including attending meetings and traveling to locations
  • Liaised with international partners to ensure smooth collaboration
  • Documentaries worked on include: Love Hotel (Winner of the 2014 Jury Award at the Berlin Porn Film Festival), Betty: They Say I Am Different

Skills

  • Budgeting
  • Scheduling
  • Research
  • Film Program Curation
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Press Kit Creation
  • Social Media Management
  • Audience Engagement
  • Team Coordination
  • Stakeholder Liaison
  • Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
  • Budget Oversight
  • Accounting Setup
  • Contract Management
  • Facilitation
  • Performance

Selected projects

  • Love Hotel (2014 Jury Award Winner, Berlin Porn Film Festival)
  • Uncensored Festival (2020 – 2022)
  • A Glimpse of Kink
  • Observatorio del Placer

Timeline

Producer

Glimpses
05.2021 - 05.2023

Co-Founder, Facilitator, Performer, Visual Artist

Observatorio del Placer
01.2021 - Current

Producer

Uncensored Festival
01.2021 - 01.2023

Communication and Press Manager

London Fetish Film Festival (LFFF)
02.2020 - 12.2020

Marketing and Press Manager

Uncensored Festival
01.2020 - 01.2021

Press and Marketing Manager

A Glimpse of Kink
11.2018 - 09.2019

Associate Producer / Development Assistant

Native Voice Films
11.2013 - 02.2015

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