Documentary for University of Messina

SEA OF LEGENDS DOCUMENTARY The Strait of Messina told from the eyes of local fishermen and researchers. A journey to rediscover myths, legends and scientific phenomena from this unique sea. A film by Morgan Maugeri & Pierangelo PirakProduced by Pomona Pictures & Oloturia SubExecutive Producer Università degli Studi di MessinaDirector of photograpy Morgan MaugeriUnderwater photograpy Gianmichele…

Infographic for Carnegie Europe

EU DEFENCE INFOGRAPHIC As geopolitical tensions have grown, the EU has expanded its ambitions in security and defence policy. But its recent defence research & development initiatives raise questions of democratic accountability and political oversight. Pomona Pictures for Carnegie EuropeIn collaboration with Jeremy Riggall at sketchfilms.co.ukArt Direction by Federica VitaAnimated by Fabrizio Adamo, Giandavide Locicero…

Documentary for BBC Reel

BREAD, WITCHES AND MASS HALLUCINATIONS DOCUMENTARY Between 1903 and 1905 the entire population of a remote Sicilian island bore witness to a set of unusual visions. Were these locals seeing witches, or could this be explained by a collective hallucinogenic event? Pomona Pictures for BBC Reel Commissioned by Melissa Hogenboom Film By Davide Pompejano Aerial…

Installation for FDC Messina

HORCYNUS LAB FESTIVAL 2021 3D/ ANIMATION A dense network of possible microworlds, a visual representation of the new Strategic Plan for the Messina Community Foundation, which will guide its action for the next ten years. Pomona Pictures for FDC & Horcynus Foundation Art direction & compositing by Pierangelo Pirak Design development by Federica Vita 3D…

Documentary for BBC World

A MOTHER’S BRAIN DOCUMENTARY There are many hidden forces at play that shape a new mother’s identity, biology and physical self. Melissa Hogenboom, BBC science journalist and author looks at the latest neuroscientific understanding of how the brain changes during pregnancy and motherhood, and the positive impact this can have on new mothers. Presented by…

Documentary for BBC Reel

THE BEAUTIFUL DEAD DOCUMENTARY Sicily has the largest collection of documented mummies anywhere in the world outside of Egypt. Come on a journey with Melissa Hogenboom for this eccentric cultural mini doc. Pomona Pictures for BBC ReelProduced by Francesca Frisone, Melissa Hogenboom & Pierangelo PirakPresented by Melissa HogenboomDirection and post production by Pierangelo PirakArt direction by…