BIO-FILMOGRAPHY

Sandro Bocci is an Italian film maker and new media artist.

Inspired by the beauty and intricacies of the natural world, Bocci has honed his skills in experimental shooting, ranging from macro to astrophotography. He has developed numerous innovative shooting techniques that have been utilized in feature films, documentaries, TV series, and new media art projects. One of the distinctive features of his work is the prominent use of high magnification field of view footage and are deliberately devoid of CGI or AI manipulation. These visually compelling images, derived from macro shooting, fluid dynamics, chemical reactions or optics experiments rather than digital manipulation, offer viewers an immersive experience rich with enigmatic reverberations and unexpected discoveries.

Throughout his career, Bocci has had the privilege of collaborating with renowned filmmaker Terrence Malick on films such as "Voyage of Time" and "Song to Song." He has also contributed additional footage to TV series '“One Strange Rock” produced by National Geographic and HBO. His talents as a visual storyteller and content creator have earned him the status of a contributor for prestigious organizations like National Geographic and UNESCO, where he provides audiovisual content. Additionally, Bocci has delved into immersive film and transmedia art projects, further expanding the boundaries of his craft.

In 2012, Bocci directed his first feature film, "Meta," which was awarded Best Documentary at SIFF 2013, as well as Best Photography at Premio Libero Bizzarri 2015.

In 2018, he collaborated on the transmedia project "Cogito in Space" by Daniela de Paulis, creating an immersive film for virtual reality.

Bocci's second feature film, "Àpeiron," made its premiere at the Bogodà Experimental Film Festival in 2021. The film went on to be selected at prestigious international film festivals such as the Istanbul Experimental Film Festival 2021, Ribalta Experimental Film Festival, and AFO 57th International Festival of Science Documentary Films 2022. "Àpeiron" was also recognized as the Best New Media Film at NRFF Dreamers of Dreams 2021.

In 2022, his short film "Halo" was featured in the event "Another World, Journey through Technology" organized by NHK at NHK Plus Cross Shibuya in Tokyo, Japan.

In 2022, Halo was screened at SFO Museum - San Francisco

In 2023 the videomapping project "Respiro" was represented in Tokyo at Meijijingu Gaien Memorial Picture Gallery @ 1 min. projection Mapping Competition.

In 2024 The short film Titan was screened at MIT’s Engineering School and at the Los Angeles Public Library.

Sandro Bocci's career continues to evolve, and his passion for exploring the intersection of art, nature, and science shines through in his groundbreaking work. With his unique vision and innovative techniques, he captivates audiences, leaving them immersed in the wonders of the natural world and the enigmatic realm of dreams.

Film/short film:

2012, Meta, feature film, documentary
2015, Meanwhile, short film | Vimeo Staff Picks
2017, Gargantua, short film
2017, Take One, music video/live visual
2018, Cogito reportage, reportage
2018, Cogito in Space, VR film
2020, Àpeiron VR, vr film
2021, Morfeo, short film
2021, Redshift, short film
2021, Flux Capacitor, short film
2021, Solaris, short film
2021, Le Antiche Vie Mulattiere, featurette
2021, Àpeiron, feature film
2022, Halo, short film | Vimeo Staff Picks
2022, Titan, short film | Vimeo Staff Picks
2024, Cosmonautica, short film
2024, Iridescent Dream, short film
2024, Brillamento, live visual with Flavia Massimo

Media Art:

Cogito in Space, VR film with Daniela De Paulis, co-director (2018)
The Blue Paradox, new media, additional footage, London, Chicago (2021+2023)
Halo @ Another World, Journey Through Technology NHK+, Tokyo (2022)
Halo @ SFO Museum, San Francisco (2022)
Halo @ Beyond Nature, The Bukhangang R Starbucks, Seoul (2022)
Respiro @1min. Projection Mapping, Tokyo (2023)
Titan @MIT - Engineering School and @ LA Public Library (2024)
Cosmonautica @Syllpse - Jardin des Nations - Geneva (2024)
Cosmonautica @CERN - Geneva (2024)

Collaborations:

Heild (2014), documentary by Petur Gudmundsson, additional cinematography
Voyage of Time (2016), feature film by Terrence Malick, visual artist
Song to Song (2017), feature film by Terrence Malick, additional footage
One Strange Rock (2018), tv series produced by Darren Aronofsky, additional footage
A World of Calm (2020), tv series, HBO Max, additional footage
Edge of Life (2025), feature documentary by Lynette Wallworth