Antonio Cossia

Biography

PRODUCER – 1st ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

At the end of the 80’s, he completed a varied course of studies.

In the field of Theater Dance, he joined the “Movimento Danza” Company by coreographer Gabriella Stazio, making his debut with the show “Animali Incantati” (1985).

Regarding “experimental” Theater, he attended courses and research laboratories held by Maestri such as Antonio Neiwiller and Renato Carpentieri.

In the early 90s, he moved to the United States, where he followed courses in Cinema and Television Production at the prestigious New York University, obtaining a “Certificate in Video Production”.

On his return to Italy, he worked first as 1st Assistant Director in the top television tv series for RAI TV , “La Squadra” (8 series) and then “La Nuova Squadra” (3 series).

After more than a decade at the service of the long seriality of the national television prime-time, he will work in other successful tv series for RAI TV as “Un Posto al Sole”, “Impazienti” and “I Bastardi di Pizzofalcone 1” directed by the Golden Globe candidate Carlo Carlei.

He has worked, both as Assistant Director and in the Production Department, on various international films filmed in Campania, including “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou” (2003) by Oscar-nominated director Wes Anderson, “Mission: Impossible 3” (2006) by J.J. Abrams, starring Oscar-nominated actor Tom Cruise, and “The Thomas Crown Affair” (2025) by Oscar-winning director and actor Michael B. Jordan.

In the purely national context, as 1st Assistant Director, he took part in numerous works with as many directors.

Among these, the docufilm “Napoli, Napoli, Napoli” by the well-known American director Abel Ferrara, presented out of competition at the 66th Venice Film Festival 2009.

Follows the cult film “Song ‘e Napule” (2013) directed by Manetti Bros, winner of two “David di Donatello” awards and four “Nastri d’Argento” awards.

And again, with the short film “Bellissima” (2015) directed by Alessandro Capitani, winner as “Best Short Film” at the “David di Donatello” award.

He was part of the organizational staff about the live concert, “Premio Renato Carosone” for six consecutive editions, from 2002 to 2007.

From the Directing Department to the Production and Locations Department, he ranges from time to time between Television, Cinema, Advertising and Music.

Thanks to his versatility, knowledge of the area and local workers, he also collaborates as a Fixer with numerous Italian and foreign productions, for commercials, TV programs, documentaries, films, video clips and photo shoots..

CONTACTS

Mobile Ph: +39 347 23 99 043

E-mail: antoniocossia@gmail.com antonio@neaproject.net