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Francesco Malandrino

  • Cinematographer
  • Camera and Electrical Department
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Francesco Malandrino
Francesco Malandrino, born in Napoli, Italy, is a distinguished Cinematographer and Camera Operator currently based in both the United States and Italy. He embarked on his career as a Camera Operator in 2016 and moved to Los Angeles, CA, in 2018 to attend film school. Since 2020, Francesco has worked globally, particularly in the US and Italy, as a Cinematographer and Camera Operator.

Francesco's exceptional talent and dedication have earned him numerous accolades over the years. In 2019, he received the Best Cinematography award at the Independent Shorts Awards (ISA), and he was also a finalist at the Los Angeles Cinematography Awards (LACA) the same year. His remarkable work continued to gain recognition, leading to a Best Cinematography award at the Global Film Festival Awards in 2020. In 2021, he was honored with the Best Cinematography award at the Los Angeles International Short Film Festival. More recently, Francesco's outstanding achievements were celebrated with the Best Cinematography award at the European Cinematography Awards (ECA) in 2023 and the Festigious International Film Festival in 2023.

Throughout his career, Francesco has collaborated with several high-profile artists and filmmakers, such as Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Zucchero, Randy Jackson, and Larry Karaszewski. One of his notable projects includes the "High School Reunion" introduction video for Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa's 2023 music tour. His ability to capture compelling visuals has made him a sought-after professional in the industry.

Francesco continues to enhance his skills and seek new opportunities, around US and Europe
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      • 3 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Known for

    Zucchero in Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari (2023)
    Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari
    7.4
    • Camera and Electrical Department
    • 2023
    Jessica Boss in Unnamed (2025)
    Unnamed
    6.8
    • Cinematographer
    • 2025
    Maria Perlifonova, Francesco Malandrino, Daniel Gilman Calderón, and Gaston D'Agrivieri in Loving Pictures
    Loving Pictures
    • Cinematographer(cinematography)
      White Devils
      White Devils
      • Camera and Electrical Department

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        Cinematographer



        • Today's Date
          • Cinematographer
          • Released
          • Short
          • 2023
        • Bottled Up
          • Cinematographer
          • Completed
          • Short
        • My Favorite Spot
          • Cinematographer
          • Post-production
          • Short
        • The Roleplay of Life
          • Cinematographer
          • Post-production
          • Short
        • Loving Pictures
          • Cinematographer (cinematography)
          • In Production
        • Kandy
          • Cinematographer
          • Completed
          • Short



        • Jessica Boss in Unnamed (2025)
          Unnamed
          6.8
          • Cinematographer
          • 2025
        • Robot Dating (2022)
          Robot Dating
          TV Mini Series
          • additional cinematographer
          • 2022
        • A House Divided (2020)
          A House Divided
          5.2
          • director of photography
          • 2020
        • Recall It (2020)
          Recall It
          Short
          • director of photography
          • 2020
        • Maria Perlifonova in Spaceship (2019)
          Spaceship
          Short
          • Cinematographer
          • 2019
        • Jason Ha in Lost (2019)
          Lost
          Short
          • Cinematographer
          • 2019
        • Isabella Costa in Meatball Soup (2019)
          Meatball Soup
          Short
          • Cinematographer
          • 2019
        • Painted Survival (2019)
          Painted Survival
          Short
          • Cinematographer
          • 2019
        • Resilienza (2018)
          Resilienza
          Short
          • Cinematographer
          • 2018
        • Lucrezia Galbiati in In the End (2018)
          In the End
          Short
          • Cinematographer
          • 2018
        • Feeling of Guilt (2017)
          Feeling of Guilt
          Short
          • Cinematographer
          • 2017
        • Urbex Couple
          Urbex Couple
          Short
          • Cinematographer

        Camera and Electrical Department



        • F-Listers
          • second assistant camera
          • Completed
        • Unenlightened
          • assistant camera
          • Post-production
          • TV Movie
        • Living the Dream
          • camera operator: B camera
          • Post-production
          • Short
        • White Devils
          • additional camera operator
          • Completed
        • Scultura
          • gaffer/second assistant camera
          • Pre-production
          • Short
        • My Favorite Spot
          • camera operator
          • Post-production
          • Short



        • Jennifer Gable in 6 Drink Minimum (2024)
          6 Drink Minimum
          TV Special
          • camera operator
          • 2024
        • Zucchero in Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari (2023)
          Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari
          7.4
          • Los Angeles Unit Cinematographer
          • 2023
        • A Young Pirate's Tale (2022)
          A Young Pirate's Tale
          Short
          • second assistant camera
          • 2022
        • Curiosity (2022)
          Curiosity
          7.8
          Short
          • camera operator
          • 2022
        • Scarlett (2021)
          Scarlett
          7.8
          TV Movie
          • "C" Camera Operator
          • 2021
        • Antumbra (2020)
          Antumbra
          5.7
          Short
          • key grip (as Francesco Maladrino)
          • 2020
        • Recall It (2020)
          Recall It
          Short
          • camera operator
          • 2020
        • The Silence (2019)
          The Silence
          Short
          • grip
          • 2019
        • 15 Minutes (2019)
          15 Minutes
          Short
          • second assistant camera
          • 2019
        • Naomi Ayende in Limitless (2019)
          Limitless
          Short
          • electrician
          • 2019
        • Isabella Costa in Meatball Soup (2019)
          Meatball Soup
          Short
          • camera operator
          • 2019
        • Nel nome del padre (2019)
          Nel nome del padre
          • assistant camera
          • 2019
        • Red Woman (2018)
          Red Woman
          Short
          • gaffer
          • 2018
        • Quelle brutte cose (2018)
          Quelle brutte cose
          7.3
          Short
          • assistant camera
          • 2018
        • Urbex Couple
          Urbex Couple
          Short
          • camera operator

        Personal details

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        • Alternative name
          • Francesco Maladrino

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        • Gender / Gender identity
          • Male
        • Race / Ethnicity
          • White
        • Nationality / Religious or Ethnic identity
          • Italian

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