Antonio Cossia

Biography

PRODUCER – 1st ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

At the end of the 80’s, a course of studies of varied training ends.

For Contemporary Dance he joined the Compagnia Movimento Danza by Gabriella Stazio. For the Theater he follows courses and research laboratories held by masters such as Antonio Neiwiller and Renato Carpentieri.

In the early 90s he moved to the United States where he studied and obtained a Certificate in Video Production at the prestigious New York University.

On his return to Italy, he worked as 1st Assistant Director in the top television 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 series as “Un Posto al Sole”, “Impazienti” and “I Bastardi di Pizzofalcone” directed by the Golden Globe candidate Carlo Carlei. At the same time, he takes part as Assistant in the Directing Department, for filming in Campania, to international films such as “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou” (2003) by Oscar nominated director Wes Anderson and “Mission: Impossible 3” (2006) directed by JJ Abrams, with Oscar nomination actor Tom Cruise.

In the purely national sphere, as 1st Assistant Director, he took part in numerous works with as many directors. Among these, the docufilm “Naples, Naples, Naples” 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) by Manetti Bros, winner of two David di Donatello awards and four Nastri d’Argento awards.

And again, the short film, winner of the David di Donatello award, “Bellissima” (2015) by Alessandro Capitani.

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

From the Directing Department to that of Production Organization, he ranges from time to time between Television, Cinema, Advertising and Music

Thanks to his versatility, knowledge of the territory and local workers, he has collaborated as Fixer, with numerous Italian and international productions for commercials, TV programs, documentaries, video clips and photo shoots.

CONTACTS

Mobile Ph: +39 347 23 99 043

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