
Giuseppe Squillaci
He is a director, producer, and visual effects supervisor with a deep passion for comics and visual arts. After earning a degree in Humanities and completing a specializedcourse in comics, he expandedhis technical and artistic skills by studying creature design and animatronics with the legendarythree-time Academy Award winner Carlo Rambaldi at the European Academy of Special Effects. His artisticexploration led him to immerse himself in the world of theater, collaborating with the Teatro di Roma and various theater companies, where he dedicatedhis time and creativity to directing and stagingnumerous productions.
In the field of visual effects, Squillaci hasstood out, receivingfive nominations for the David di Donatello Award for Best Visual Effects and winning the Best Visual Effects award at the Spello Film Festival in 2023 for his work on PIOVE, adding over 150 projects in film and TV series to his portfolio. His journeyinto the world of animationmarkedanothersignificantchapter in his career: Squillaci wrote, directed, and co-produced the animated feature EAST END, a work that showcases his narrative and visual skills. His creativityalsobrought to life the web seriesARCTIC FRIENDS, PUFFINS, and JIPO & BABY PUFFINS, produced by ILBE Spa, solidifyinghisroleas an innovator in the animationindustry. Currently, as a Creative Producer at ILBE Animation, Squillaci continueshis commitment to artisticinnovation, working on the creation of new animatedseries and directingambitious projects. His career reflects a constantpursuit of new challenges and the realization of projects that combine technical expertise with artistic passion.