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Thomas Cristofoletti

Thomas Cristofoletti

Summary

Hailing from the Italian Alps, Thomas Cristofoletti has been working in Southeast Asia as a documentary filmmaker, photographer, and drone pilot since 2012 .

Based between Bangkok, Thailand, and Phnom Penh, Cambodia , he's also the co-founder of RUOM , a collective of journalists specializing in social reportage throughout Asia.

Especially passionate about climate change, Thomas' long-term project focuses on the effects of development on the Mekong regio n.

Thomas' work has been published in international outlets such as The New York Times, The Guardian, Der Spiegel, The BBC, and The South China Morning Post.

His videos and photos have been featured in campaigns for international NGOs such as USAID, WWF, The Obama Foundation, and UNICEF .

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder of Journalist Collective RUOM

Ruom Collective
Bangkok
01.2012 - Current
  • Documentary filmmaker
  • Videographer
  • Photojournalist
  • Drone operator.

Freelance Photographer

Ruom Collective
08.2010 - Current
  • Photojournalist
  • Videographer

Art Director Senior

BBDO CP Proximity
Madrid, Spain
08.2007 - 08.2010
  • Main clients Toyota Spain - Pepsi Spain - ONO - Diageo Spain - Sony España - Procter & Gamble.

Art Director

Artefice Lab
Milan, Italy
11.2005 - 08.2007
  • Main clients Coca-Cola Italia - Danone (Italy, Austria and France) - Fratelli Averna - Heineken Italia - Henkel Italia - Illva di Saronno - Motorola - Nestlè Italia SC Jonhson Wax - SKY Italia.

Art Director Jr

Y&R/WPP SUDLER & HENNESSEY
Milan, Italy
08.2004 - 10.2005
  • Main clients Abboh - Glaxo Smithkline - Lundbeck - Merks Sharp & Dome - Novartis

Age

44

Languages

Italian
Native language
Spanish
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2

Key Clients

  • The New York Times
  • The Guardian
  • The BBC
  • Der Spiegel
  • Southern China Morning Post
  • USAID
  • The Obama Foundation
  • WWF
  • UNEP
  • UNICEF
  • OXFAM

Exhibitions

  • Blood Bricks - The Building Center - London - UK (October 2018)
  • Mekong the river in chains - Muse of Trento - ITALY (July - September 2017)
  • Nago - Torbole PhotoFestival - Torbole - ITALY (September 2014)
  • 4 Continents 4 Change - New York - US (July 2012)
  • 100 clicks 4 Change - Reggio Emilia - ITALY (June 2012)
  • I'm changing - Valladolid, Burgos and Valencia - SPAIN (February - March 2012)

Timeline

Founder of Journalist Collective RUOM

Ruom Collective
01.2012 - Current

Freelance Photographer

Ruom Collective
08.2010 - Current

Art Director Senior

BBDO CP Proximity
08.2007 - 08.2010

Art Director

Artefice Lab
11.2005 - 08.2007

Art Director Jr

Y&R/WPP SUDLER & HENNESSEY
08.2004 - 10.2005
Thomas Cristofoletti