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Extra-curricular activities
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Viola Dezi

Rome

Summary

Dynamic Casting Assistant with extensive experience in the film

and television industry, contributing to major projects distributed

by Netflix. Skilled in adaptability, teamwork, and communication,

fostering collaborative environments that enhance creative output.

Proven ability to support casting and directorial teams in high-pressure

settings, ensuring seamless production processes. Passionate about

storytelling and committed to delivering exceptional results in every

role. Eager to leverage expertise and enthusiasm in the pursuit of new

opportunities within casting.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Casting assistant

Groenlandia Group
Rome
09.2025 - Current

Casting assistant to the film "Un altro giorno insieme", directed by Alessandro Guida, produced by Groenlandia Group, casting by Danilo Sarappa.

  • Coordinated auditions, resulting in efficient casting processes.
  • Provided comprehensive support to the Casting Director, enhancing overall productivity.
  • Liaised with agents and talent for smooth communication during the casting process.
  • Set up personal work space, resources and materials.
  • Conducted preliminary auditions, shortlisting suitable candidates for final rounds.
  • Enhanced performance quality with constructive feedback to actors during rehearsals.

Casting assistant

Groenlandia Group
Rome
05.2025 - Current

Casting assistant to the second season of the tv series "Maschi Veri" (Italian "Machos Alfas remake on Netflix), directed by Matteo Oleotto and Milena Cocozza, casting by Francesca Borromeo and Danilo Sarappa, distributed by Netflix.

  • Coordinated auditions, resulting in efficient casting processes.
  • Provided comprehensive support to the Casting Director, enhancing overall productivity.
  • Facilitated communication between directors and actors to produce best performance outcomes.
  • Liaised with agents and talent for smooth communication during the casting process.
  • Gained valuable industry insight whilst assisting in the coordination of large-scale casting calls.
  • Enhanced performance quality with constructive feedback to actors during rehearsals.

Casting assistant

Groenlandia Group
Rome
04.2025 - Current

Casting assistant to the tv-series "Nord Sud Ovest Est" (second season of the "Accidentally Famous" tv-series, available on Sky), directed by Sydney Sibilia, Alice Filippi, Alessio Lauria and Simone Godano, casting by Francesca Borromeo and Danilo Sarappa, distributed by Sky.

  • Coordinated auditions, resulting in efficient casting processes.
  • Provided comprehensive support to the Casting Director, enhancing overall productivity.
  • Facilitated communication between directors and actors to produce best performance outcomes.
  • Liaised with agents and talent for smooth communication during the casting process.
  • Participated actively in post-audition discussions, contributing to final casting decisions.
  • Gained valuable industry insight whilst assisting in the coordination of large-scale casting calls.
  • Enhanced performance quality with constructive feedback to actors during rehearsals.
  • Conducted preliminary auditions, shortlisting suitable candidates for final rounds.

Casting assistant

Groenlandia Group
Rome
04.2024 - 06.2025

Casting assistant to the first season of the tv-series "Maschi Veri" (Italian "Machos Alfas" remake on Netflix), directed by Matteo Oleotto and Letizia Lamartire, casting by Francesca Borromeo and Danilo Sarappa, distributed by Netflix.

  • Provided comprehensive support to the Casting Director, enhancing overall productivity.
  • Coordinated auditions, resulting in efficient casting processes.
  • Facilitated communication between directors and actors to produce best performance outcomes.
  • Liaised with agents and talent for smooth communication during the casting process.

Casting assistant

Picomedia Srl
Rome
08.2024 - 03.2025

Casting assistant to to the tv-series "La Scuola", directed by Ivan Silvestrini, casting by Francesca Borromeo and Valeria Miranda, distributed by Netflix.

  • Ensured timely delivery of scripts to actors, aiding rehearsal processes.
  • Enhanced performance quality with constructive feedback to actors during rehearsals.
  • Participated actively in post-audition discussions, contributing to final casting decisions.
  • Kept abreast of new talent within the industry for potential future castings.
  • Gained valuable industry insight whilst assisting in the coordination of large-scale casting calls.
  • Coordinated auditions, resulting in efficient casting processes.
  • Liaised with agents and talent for smooth communication during the casting process.
  • Planned tasks and understood instructions using industry-specific terminology.

Assistant director

Laboratorio Production
Rome
09.2022 - 10.2022

Assistant Director to the short film "ABOrismi. Ritratti e Autoritratto",

directed by Nunzio Massimo Nifosì, in competition at the Rome Film

Festival 2022.

Assistant director

Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia
Rome
04.2022 - 06.2022

Assistant Director to the play "Scolature", directed by Mario Grossi.

University Internship

Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia
Rome
12.2021 - 02.2022

Internship in the Communication Office at the Centro Sperimentale di

Cinematografia (film school in Rome).

Assistant director

Indipendent
Rome
07.2019 - 07.2019

Assistant Director to the short film "It's Not Over Yet", directed by

Gianluca Granocchia.

Second assistant director

Cinetika Srl
Rome
04.2019 - 04.2019

Second Assistant Director to the short film "Mr. H", directed by Giulio

Neglia, available on Prime Video.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Arts and Performing Arts

Sapienza University
Rome
09.2018 - 04.2024

Certificate of Higher Education - Cinema and filmmaking

DAM Academy
Rome
10.2023 - 09.2024

Certificate of Higher Education - Cinema and filmmaking

London Film Academy
London, United Kingdom
11.2018 - 12.2018

Certificate of Higher Education -

Studio Cambridge for the IELTS exam
Cambridge, United Kingdom
07.2017 - 08.2017

Italian GCSEs -

Mamiani High School
Rome
09.2013 - 07.2018

Certificate of Higher Education - Filmmaking

Young Film Academy
Guildford, United Kingdom
07.2016 - 07.2016

Skills

  • Creative vision
  • Adaptability to changes
  • Casting management
  • Professional email writing
  • Film production workflow familiarity
  • Film industry knowledge
  • Artistic interpretation
  • Casting brief understanding
  • Multitasking efficiency
  • Sensitive listening
  • Role-Specific research
  • Script reading
  • Confidentiality maintenance
  • Script analysis
  • Talent scouting
  • Innovative thinking
  • Artistic sensibility
  • Intellectual curiosity
  • Communication proficiency
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Cultural awareness

Languages

English
Advanced

Affiliations

  • Videomaking, videoediting, painting, embroidering, writing, analog photography, writing screenplays for fun, puzzles

Extra-curricular activities

Member of the Jury for two consecutives years at Giffoni Film Festival in 2014 and 2015.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Casting assistant

Groenlandia Group
09.2025 - Current

Casting assistant

Groenlandia Group
05.2025 - Current

Casting assistant

Groenlandia Group
04.2025 - Current

Casting assistant

Picomedia Srl
08.2024 - 03.2025

Casting assistant

Groenlandia Group
04.2024 - 06.2025

Certificate of Higher Education - Cinema and filmmaking

DAM Academy
10.2023 - 09.2024

Assistant director

Laboratorio Production
09.2022 - 10.2022

Assistant director

Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia
04.2022 - 06.2022

University Internship

Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia
12.2021 - 02.2022

Assistant director

Indipendent
07.2019 - 07.2019

Second assistant director

Cinetika Srl
04.2019 - 04.2019

Certificate of Higher Education - Cinema and filmmaking

London Film Academy
11.2018 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Arts and Performing Arts

Sapienza University
09.2018 - 04.2024

Certificate of Higher Education -

Studio Cambridge for the IELTS exam
07.2017 - 08.2017

Certificate of Higher Education - Filmmaking

Young Film Academy
07.2016 - 07.2016

Italian GCSEs -

Mamiani High School
09.2013 - 07.2018
Viola Dezi