Biography

Winner of Best Cinematography in a Feature Film @ Milan IFF 2021, Nicola, AIC - IMAGO, is a cinematographer with a strong and unique style, who was deeply influenced by his work with three-time Academy Award winner, Vittoio Storaro as well as the great Luca Bigazzi.

On the commercial front, Nicola's credits include the GAP 2017 spring/summer campaign. Early in his career, Nicola honed his craft as a colorist, editor and camera assistant in countless projects around the world.

Mr. Raggi's wide body of work has screened in competition at international festivals including Torino Film Festival, Berlin and SXSW. He won the "Golden Gondola" for Best Cinematography (Torino Film Festival) in 2015.

Other recent projects include the American independent feature, Flesh Is Heir To, an acclaimed erotic noir selected to the Milano Film Festival 2018; Tom's Dilemma, a New York drama, produced by Darren Dean (Tangerine, The Florida Project); The Adventures of Jubeez, an action-adventure movie shot in New Mexico.

In 2010, Nicola won the Bernardo Bertolucci scholarship to attend the cinematography program at the New York Film Academy where he later taught cinematography. Mr. Raggi currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and son.
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To make a motion pictures stories I do:

Design looks and visual styles to reflects the intentions of the Director. Provide guidance in all technical aspects of production. Advice regarding the choice of the most appropriate film or digital video format . Blocking scenes to provide artful coverage in the most efficient way. Provide input to develop story-boards and shot lists. Location scouting for lighting, camera movements and set desing. Advice on best times and places for exterior scenes to take maximum advantage of available light. Organize camera, electrical and grip crews. Plan placement and rigging lighting fixtures. Advice on arrangements for rental of camera, lighting, grip equipment and specialized tools. Communicate with film labs or digital postproduction facilities. Execute the vision for the look of the film. Anticipate schedule caused by unforeseen circumstances. Approve the set up of lighting. Operate camera during shooting. Assure that there are no technical glitches. Oversaw all phases of post-production.
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