About me
Pietro Russolo (b. 1999, Oderzo) is an Italian director of photography and photographer currently transitioning his practice from Vancouver, Canada back to Europe. A graduate of the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production, his expertise centers on meticulous lighting design, composition, and texture.
His portfolio ranges across commercial advertising and narrative projects, with a core focus on fashion photography/cinematography and studio work. His imagery has been featured at various international platforms, including TIFF Next Wave, Festival du Nouveau Cinéma de Montréal, and the Chicago CineYouth International Film Festival.
Skills
Art Direction, camera operating, Cinematography, Commercial Cinematography, commercial photography, digital photography, fashion photography, Lighting Design, studio lighting, studio photography
Sector Experience
Advertising, Fashion, Film (Short / Documentary), Food & Beverages, Luxury
Awards
Best Cinematography – TIFF Next Wave Film Festival (2025), H. Norman Lidster Prize in Documentary Filmmaking (2022)