JACOPO DOTTI - BIOGRAPHY 

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He was born in Camposampiero in the province of Padua in 1990. After attending middle and high school in his hometown, he pursued his innate artistic and design vocation by continuing his studies at the Amedeo Modigliani State Art High School in Padua. Alongside his studies, he cultivated a passion for music, starting to play the electric bass and percussion. During high school, he studied under Antonio Ievolella, a well-known contemporary sculptor, collaborating on the design and realization of the sculptural fountain in Voltabarozzo.

 

He was noticed during an audition for “School in Action” in 2005, where he had the opportunity to collaborate and play with Francesco Mandelli for the MTV television program. He obtained his artistic maturity in 2009. Simultaneously, he expanded his compositional experience, soon becoming a multi-instrumentalist. He continued his studies at the Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of Graphic and Multimedia Communication at IUSVE in Venice (Mestre), graduating with honors in October 2014, under the supervision of the photographic critic Angelo Maggi. He was the selected designer by the institute for creating the Brand Identity for the Faculty’s Workshops in 2010-2011.

 

After gaining work experience in design studios in Italy and abroad, such as ELISAVA - Escola Internacional de Design de Barcelona and Koor Studio (Amsterdam), he has been actively working for Studio Dotti since 2007, which later evolved into Revolux Studios, a significant 360-degree creative hub in the field of design. He is now the head of the design, communication, music production and recording, video production, artistic mediation, and public relations department.

 

In 2010, he was commissioned to design the web platform for Giuseppe Nalin and the Baroque Ensemble “Sans Souci,” collaborating on the concept image and graphic structure of the site. After being part of various local bands under the stage name Chromos, in 2011, he started his musical career as a DJ and Music Producer, exploring various genres such as Rock, Indie, Electronic, Techno, House, Progressive, Experimental, Chillout, Classical, Theme Music, Film & Spot Soundtrack.

 

In October 2013, he released his debut album, “Substructures,” under the independent label Revolux Studios Records. The album was presented on radio stations like Radio Cooperativa and Radio Bue, with some tracks broadcasted for the first time. He also performed live at Chapeau Rouge in Prague.

 

He made significant debuts at well-known local and national festivals such as Dissidance Electronic Festival, Ambient Connection - People’s Feast (Prato della Valle - Padua), Cerebration Festival, Sherwood Festival, Blackmoon Festival, and others. In December 2014, he became the creative director of Revolux Studios, initiating various musical projects and collaborations with international artists and renowned record labels.

 

In the field of design, he continues to produce eco-design, eco-friendly modular architectural structures, installations, and artworks for public and private entities, pursuing a futuristic vision and ethics focused on the future’s eco-compatibility of design itself.

 

In December 2014, he received his first important public commission: the design of the commemorative monument for the quadricentennial of the death of the architect Vincenzo Scamozzi (Andrea Palladio’s successor), in collaboration with the municipality of Barbano di Grisignano di Zocco. He was also tasked with writing and publishing a book on the design and restoration phases of the structures in the same complex.

 

The realms of music, film, art, and mediation converge in various collaborations and experiments, integrating juggling, acting, scenography with emerging national groups such as Zuccone D’oro, Firetales, Festa delle Streghe, Hidesounds, Baskers, Factory Club.

 

In 2015, he organized his first International Musicalie teaser in collaboration with the Beyond Spirit Festival, one of the major Indian music festivals, bringing unique sounds directly to the Italian scene from the original land of Goa/Psy that had rarely been heard before.

 

In 2015, he produced a music video, ranking second in the prestigious Abbado Competition, for the renowned oboist Nicolò Dotti.

 

Also in 2015, in collaboration with IUAV and the Municipality of Costa Bissara, he created a photographic chronicle published in the book “Il Feudo e il Castello dei Bissari, tra Storia e Mito” by Omega Editrice, and a three-dimensional reconstruction of the castle and estate in the same municipality, covering various historical evolutions from the Middle Ages to the present day.

 

He curated and managed the graphic design of the book “I Capitelli del Camposampierese - Analisi culturale, artistica e sociale delle edicole votive” by Laura Marcato, Cleup, Padua, 2015.

 

In 2009, he worked on projects and collaborated with the Modigliani Art High School in the Industrial Archaeology intervention for the recovery of the extensive area of Piazzola sul Brenta’s Ex Iutifico, immediately in front of Villa Contarini Camerini, where projects were exhibited by the Art High School and Franco Sguotti.

 

Also in 2009, he exhibited some illustrations at a collective exhibition organized in collaboration with the Amedeo Modigliani Art High School, the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, the Municipality of Padua, and Professor Nicola Uneddu, at the main municipal headquarters.

 

In November 2015, he participated with the installation “Euterpe” (Muse) in the exhibition “Nuovi Segnali” held at the Pollini Conservatory, in collaboration with the San Gaetano Altinante Cultural Center, the Municipality of Padua, under the direction and care of Guido Bartorelli.

 

On December 14, 2015, he was consecrated as an international artist and music producer. He exhibited and performed with an experimental music performance for the first time abroad at the ROA - Royal Opera Arcade Gallery, at the “Inside III - Expo Contemporary Art” show, in one of the oldest and prestigious English galleries since 1821, designed by the renowned British architect John Nash, an important reference point for contemporary art, with the collaboration and care of Rosi Raneri and Elizabeth Mitchell D’Anna.

 

In 2016, he was contacted by Jelmoni Studio Gallery to collaborate with various European galleries in London and Berlin as one of the leading representatives of Italian artistic and cultural innovation, Subvertising, Culture Jamming, Concept Street Art, and Brandalisms. On February 12, 2016, he was invited to perform musically and exhibit at “Flu Games Berlin II” in conjunction and collaboration with the Berlin International Film Festival (INTERNATIONALE FILMFESTPIELE BERLIN 2016 - BERLINALE), in Berlin at the prestigious Matzfabrik venue, a disused malt production industrial complex recovered and used for events, curated by Elena Jelmoni. His works were edited and published in the general catalog of the exhibition by the well-known publishing house Edizioni Pulcinoelefante.

 

On March 13, 2016, he was invited to perform musically and exhibit at the XI International Exhibition of Contemporary Art in Rome “EXPO/EGOS XI,” held at the prestigious Sale del Bramante in Piazza del Popolo, curated by Rosi Raneri.

 

This shows how the Berlinale represents a significant turning point for his artistic maturity, a prestigious acknowledgment of his contemporary artistic research on both national and international levels.

 

On May 12, 2016, he had the great opportunity to participate and present his works at the Visioni Visionari exhibition at the MIIT Museum - International Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Turin. The showcased works were also published in the renowned magazine Italia Arte, with a circulation of 50,000 copies, translated into four languages, and distributed internationally. This marked the first exhibition in a museum institution, curated and supported by the art critic and museum owner Guido Folco.

 

In September 2016, he had the tremendous opportunity to create, organize, and perform at the “Feel Green Festival - A sustainable way of life” at Parco Lonzina in Torreglia Padua, Italy. This festival focused on eco-sustainability, art, biodesign, construction, renewable energy, local food, live and electronic music, nature, and was a dream that came to life with the collaboration of numerous volunteers, cultural associations, radio stations, sponsors, aiming to enhance local cultural resources, art, the sharing of ideas, and environmental respect.

 

In November 2016, he exhibited for the first time at the prestigious Padova Fiere S.p.a. venue at ARTE PADOVA 2016 - 27th Modern and Contemporary Art Market with Giò Art, a well-known and important gallery in the field that has been a reference and promoter of Pop Art in Italy for years, under the direction and supervision of Giovambattista Bevacqua. He continued to exhibit with the same gallery in January 2017 at ARTE GENOVA - Modern and Contemporary Art Market.

 

From 2017, he produced various artistic projects and their productions, including Alex, Night Off, Jack Chester, and Francis Moore.

 

In May 2017, he exhibited again at Padova Fiere S.p.a. during the FLORMART GARDEN SHOW, presenting a project including an application, master plan, and related spots aimed at enhancing extra-urban traffic, the territory, and the environment of the northern outskirts of Padova and the Arcella district through Urban Redevelopment and Regeneration.

 

In May 2018, he performed an artistic piece during the three days of the Birritalia/Birritaly Festival, organized in the Parco della Musica / Parco Europa in Padova.

 

In 2018, he launched the brand Vintage Things, focusing on reproducing and revaluing vintage-style products with contemporary production techniques and a strategic market interface.

 

In November 2018, he set up the exhibition “Occhi di Luna” by Antonio Ievolella at the Fornace Morandi in Padova, with the patronage of the Municipality of Padova and curated by Virginia Baradel.

 

In April 2019, he conducted an Experimental Photographic Workshop in the most beautiful Venetian Villas in collaboration with the Federation of Municipalities of Camposampierese, including the Municipality of Camposampiero at Villa Querini, the Municipality of Massanzago at Villa Baglioni, and the Municipality of Villanova di Camposampiero at Villa Ruzzini, aiming to enhance and promote local culture and territorial resources.

 

From January 2019 to 2023, he worked as a Director, Screenwriter, Film Producer, Editor, Author, and Composer for soundtracks for the short film titled “Bacio - Il futuro di una generazione” (Kiss - The Future of a Generation). The film was co-directed by Tony Morgan, Roberta Arnone, and Fabio Finazzi, with the sponsorship of the Municipality of Cittadella (Padova), Federation of Municipalities Camposampierese, and Province of Padova, with artistic support from Nino Frassica. It garnered interviews on TvA Vicenza, Rai (Stracult), and Radio Cafè 24, Radio Canale Italia, and featured in publications such as Il Mattino di Padova, Gazzettino, Occhi, TFN Web, BBC, Rai, Radio Company, Radio Wow, Radio Cooperativa, Cinema Italiano Info, ANSA, Messina News. It received 14 selections at international festivals and won 3 awards, available on Amazon Prime Video and Chili TV.

 

In 2019, he was the co-producer and film editor of the movie “I pirati del lambrusco nel golfo di Napoli” by Fausto Ferraboschi.

 

In 2019, he served as the artistic director for the Fashion Maison, Fashion Brand, Fashion Design Mayte Sasot.

 

In 2021, he produced and operated video for “Joyah - Nothing do what you want” by Francesco Gozzo.

 

From 2020, he attended courses for Cultural Heritage Technician, organized by the Veneto Region in collaboration with the University of Padova and Enaip - Center for Restoration Studies Andrea Mantegna, obtaining the diploma of the first year in 2022.

 

In 2020, he performed the conservative restoration of some stone artifacts at the Museo degli Eremitani in Padova with Enaip - Center for Restoration Studies Andrea Mantegna.

 

In 2020, he worked as a restoration technician at Paolo Trivellato’s Restoration Studio for Antique Furniture in Este, in the province of Padova.

 

From 2021, he became the Creative Director for the Villa San Giuliano - Zandonai Foundation in Pesaro.

 

In 2021, he was involved in the production, screenwriting, and production collaboration with Mainboard Production of Cinecittà for the film “Rocky Giraldi - Delitto a Porta Portese,” directed by Mirko Alivernini.

 

In 2021, he produced “Galaxy Hills - Delorian 1987” by Francesco Gozzo.

 

In 2021, he served as the Creative Director and consultant for the Ai.grading & Game Vision brand.

 

In 2021, he was the Sound Designer for “La Stanza delle Anime,” directed by Arianna Addonizio.

 

In 2021, he produced and was the cameraman for “Expan - Spot.”

 

In 2021, he produced and was the cameraman for “Tapì - Spot” with Fabio Finazzi.

 

In 2021, he produced and was the cameraman for “Macelleria Michielotto - Spot” with Fabio Finazzi.

 

In 2021, he produced and was the cameraman for “Joule - Spot” with Fabio Finazzi.

 

In 2021, he produced and was the cameraman for “Via Verdi - Spot” with Fabio Finazzi.

 

He designed and printed the Official laser for Blunt Skate Shop (Vicenza) and its owner Sebastiano (De Rozer).

 

In 2021, he produced “Underlet - Come Undown” by Francesco Gozzo.

 

In 2021, he served as the Creative Director for the Californian brand e.Cigara - Europe.

 

In 2021, he produced, filmed, edited, and directed “Via Verdi - Spot” with Fabio Finazzi.

 

In 2022, he worked as a professional consultant and researched “Rights Flow” on behalf of Andrea Misuraca, Gianfranco Zedde, and Federica Lechner for the films of Tomas Milian in the Rocky Giraldi series produced by Carlo Vanzina and Vittorio Cecchi Gori.

 

In 2022, he produced and directed, worked as a sound technician, cameraman, and social media expert for the “Live Streaming - Nivo Fior Election Conference with Luca Zaia.”

 

In 2022, he produced and directed the podcast “Drive Inn” produced by Revolux Studios with Francesco Gozzo and Mash (Massimo Torresin), collaborating with Mr. Selfie, Peter Punk, Cattive Abitudini, Rumatera (Giorgio Gozzo), Bagolean, Lilit Cosplay, Scarled, Jalisia Dollson UB Dolls, Lady Blu, Kalibro & Damien MC Fly.

 

He produced the film - short film “The Evocator” by Francesco Gozzo, produced by Revolux Studios, winning the “People’s Jury Prize” at the Edera Film Festival 2023, Awards for “Best Makeup” and “Best Special Effects” at the Caorle Film Festival 2023, Award at the Roma Prism Festival 2023, Award - Honorable Mention at MIFF - Montecatini International Film Festival 2023 & Award at the Metropolis Film Festival 2023.

 

In 2023, he produced “Underlet - In My Element (Official Music Video)” directed by Francesco Gozzo.

 

In 2023, he produced “Mash - Basta Pensare” directed by Francesco Gozzo.

 

In 2023, he produced and directed “Arkepi - Design Studio” with Elisa Polloni.

 

In 2023, he was involved in the survey and restoration project of Villa Da Ponte (Cadoneghe) Padova, with Revolux Studios.

 

In 2023, he acted as a consultant for the Polish embassy at the Holy See (Rome) - Vatican - Italy - Restoration of Palazzo Delfini and Fundraising.

 

From 2014 to 2023, he was the founder and owner of Discobolus Records, creating the first entirely Made in Italy machine, the Stereo for cutting records, also completely manufactured in Italy - Revolux Record Lathe Machine 1.0, incising on Polycarbonate and Polyvinyl Chloride.

 

In 2023, he directed and produced the Spot for the Cus of Venice - MOVA Project.

 

In 2023, he directed and produced the commercial Spot and after movie, in an exclusive official presentation, with Aston Martin for Aston Martin - DB12 in the event promoted by Aston Martin - Verona, “Sound of Elegance.”

 

In 2023, he directed and produced the commercial Spot for the movable wall, Nea Res - Over the wall over the space.

 

From 2022-2023, he conducted the survey and intervention design for the conservative architectural restoration of Ex Boccifilo in San Giorgio delle Pertiche. This included historical reconstruction and cultural interest reporting on the building and the compendium of Quirino de Giorgio.

 

From 2022-2023, he conducted the survey and design for the conservative restoration of Villa Ca’ da Ponte in Cadoneghe, Padova, the residence of the librettist of W.A. Mozart, Giovanni da Ponte. This involved cultural interest reporting, technical and instrumental survey with a drone, graphic rendering of structural settlements and degradation, preparation of graphic documents, and the project for the conservative restoration.

 

In 2023, he conducted the survey and design for the conservative restoration of Villa Collizzolli-Petri-Dall’Armi in Noventa Padovana, Padova. This included cultural interest reporting, technical and instrumental survey with a drone, graphic rendering of structural settlements and degradation, preparation of graphic documents, and the project for the conservative restoration.

 

In 2023, he qualified for the design competition Tessera Fisar - 2023.

 

From 2023 to 2025, he worked as a film and music producer for the film “Sabbrina” by Alessandro Fiorucci, directed by Alessandro Fiorucci.

 

He served as the Director, Director of Photography, Set Designer, Sound Designer for the television format “L’ingrediente Perfetto” on LA7 with Maria Grazia Cucinotta.

 

In 15 years of activity, he collaborated with: MIBACT (Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities), UNESCO, the Vatican, BNI, Ai.Grading, Game Vision, Veneto Region, Emilia Romagna Region, Lazio Region, Tuscany Region, Superintendence of Archaeological Heritage and Activities of Padua Venice, Emilia Romagna, Rome, Pesaro-Urbino, e.Cigara, Leroy Merlin, BBC, Rai, LA7, Aston Martin, Varaschin, Birra Morgana, Cinecittà, Cineteca di Bologna, Versace, Universal, MTV, BMG, Studio2, Sherwood Festival, Mattino di Padova, Gazzettino di Padova, ETRA, Blancò, Via Verdi Florence, Tapì, Juoule, Expan, Tecno Lab, Cariparo Foundation, Villa San Giuliano Foundation, Padua Trade Fair, Bologna Trade Fair, Genoa Trade Fair, Ansa, Imeko, Sirman, Sineos, Municipality of Cittadella, Municipality of Padua, Province of Padua, Altaforum, Teatro Sociale Cittadella, Champagne Tiendot, Pasticceria Wiennese, Wellness Luxury Hotel, Corona, Venice Film Festival, Kublai Film, Direct to Digital, FM Booking, Iboga Records, Chili TV, Amazon Prime Video, IMusician, Aperyshow, Hide Events, Vintage Things, Area City, and many others.

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