About me

With over two decades of experience spanning across various creative disciplines in Italy and UK, I bring a fresh blend of hands-on expertise and strategic leadership to the table.
My journey began with a passion for understanding the intricacies of each creative field, believing that global knowledge and perspective are fundamental to crafting impactful projects.

With this desire to explore and this curiosity in mind I have passionately worked as motion graphics designer, 3D artist, editor, camera operator/DOP, music composer and sound designer.
This diverse background has equipped me with a deep understanding of the creative process, enabling me to effectively guide teams and deliver tangible results.

Over the past decade, I have transitioned into art and creative direction, utilizing my practical experience to provide strategic guidance and ensure the realization of creative visions.
My daily responsibilities span across preparing treatments and mood boards, writing scripts, directing, managing and nurturing teams, selecting candidates and/or talents, and presenting pitches.
Due to chance and the pandemic, CGI has become my primary focus in recent years, but I also have set and live action experience, allowing me to adapt to diverse project requirements.

I also have ongoing music and art projects: my short films and music have been showcased in a number of international film festivals and museums (Uk, France, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Portugal, etc.)

Thanks for your time!

Rick

Skills

3D Animation, Advertising, After Effects, animator, Art Direction, Audio Visual, cinema 4d, Cinematography, Compositing, Creative Direction, filmmaker, Motion Graphics, motion graphics designer, Musician/Composer, photographer, Photography, Photoshop, Sound Design, sound designer, Video Artist, Visual Effects

Sector Experience

Advertising, Animation, Arts, Broadcasting, CGI / 3D, Creative Services, Design, Film (Short / Documentary), Music, New Media, Photography

Awards

Finalist at 2013 Global Excellence Awards, Special selection as the Hot Spot of the day, by Promax BDA

Clients

Acer, AKQA, Alberto del Biondi - Industria del Design, Angelini, ATP, B.SKY, BBC, BDA London, Cortina Olympics, Diadora, emergency, ESPN, European Union, Insideas, JJ Stereo, kymco, Lenovo, Lumberjack, Max Mara, Microsoft Italia, Moretti, Mtv Nickelodeon, Nardini, NatGeo Wild, Piaggio, Pianeta Zero, Porsche Italia and Germany, Prime Focus London, Regione Veneto, Relentless, Sony Animax, Sony AXN Germany, Sony AXN Italia, Technogel, Technogel Italia, Telefono Amico, Unindustria, VMware, Zomarec

Recommendations
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Availability
Looking for work
Achievements
studiopro:Riccardo was verified as a studiopro on 11th March 2022
Project featured:Yakshas
on 11th March 2022
Project featured:Riccardo Rizzo Reel 2023
on 28th November 2023
Contract
Perm, Freelance, Temp-Perm, Part time, Remote
Location
87 Crouch Hill, London, United Kingdom
Skill Level
Senior, Director
Languages
English & Italian
Creativepool member since 10 September 2010