Roberto Amoroso
Milano
Summary
Award-winning television and film executive with over 20 years of experience in premium content development, production, and commissioning. Former Creative Director of Original Drama at Sky Italia, where I played a leading role in shaping iconic Italian series such as Romanzo Criminale, Gomorra, and The Young Pope. Adept at spotting talent, developing bold storytelling, and delivering ambitious productions with global appeal. Founder of Alfred, an independent production company focused on European cinema and TV series. Deeply passionate about narrative innovation and cross-cultural storytelling.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder, President & Producer
Alfred S.r.l.
02.2020 - Current
- Founded independent production company focused on developing and producing commercially viable Italian content for the local and the global market
- Producer of Tre di Troppo (Warner Bros.), the third-highest top-grossing Italian film of 2023 (€4.7M box office)
Executive Producer
Colorado Film
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Executive producer of Il mio nome è Vendetta (directed by Cosimo Gomez, with Alessandro Gassman), the most-watched Italian Netflix movie of all times; peaked at #2 in the U.S
Creative Director, Original Drama
Sky Italia
04.2009 - 01.2018
- Oversaw the creative development and production of original scripted series and films
- Key executive behind critically acclaimed and internationally successful series including Romanzo Criminale, Gomorra, Faccia d’Angelo, In Treatment (Italian version), I Delitti del Barlume and The Young Pope by Paolo Sorrentino
- Executive producer on various feature films including In Fondo al Bosco (2015), Monolith (2016), and Piuma (Official Competition, Venice Film Festival, 2016)
- Developed innovative commissioning strategies and built long-standing relationships with top creative talent
Head of Promotion
Sky Italia
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Led all creative promotion activities at launch of Sky Italia
- As part of Sky Italia’s talent development initiatives, I commissioned Il Supplente (dir. Andrea Jublin), which earned an Academy Award Nomination for Best Live Action Short Film at the 80th Oscars.
Promo Producer
Sundance Channel
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Created on-air promotional content for the U.S
- Responsible for the promotion of "Doc Day", the channel's slot dedicated to documentaries
Head of Promotion
Studio Universal
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Responsible for all promo content and branding for the Universal Studios movie channel in Italy
- Won 10 Gold Promax BDA Awards, 9 Telly Awards, and 1 Gold Medal at the 30th Creativity Annual
Education
Inside Pictures -
MasterClass
London & Los AngelesThe Story Seminar -
Masterclass
Paris, FranceSkills
- Proven expertise in content development, creative commissioning, and high-end production across film and television Strong leadership in identifying talent, shaping original IP, and managing complex productions from concept to release Deep knowledge of international co-productions, platform strategies, and market trends Skilled in building and nurturing creative teams, negotiating with talent and partners, and aligning artistic vision with commercial goals Culturally fluent, with a sharp editorial eye and a passion for bold, globally resonant storytelling
Languages
Italian (native)
English (fluent)
German (fluent)
Timeline
Co-Founder, President & Producer
Alfred S.r.l.
02.2020 - Current
Executive Producer
Colorado Film
09.2018 - 01.2020
Creative Director, Original Drama
Sky Italia
04.2009 - 01.2018
Head of Promotion
Sky Italia
01.2003 - 01.2009
Promo Producer
Sundance Channel
01.2002 - 01.2003
Head of Promotion
Studio Universal
01.1998 - 01.2002
Inside Pictures -
MasterClass
The Story Seminar -
Masterclass
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