He began his training with musical studies by obtaining a diploma at the Piacenza Conservatory (1991).
He learns the languages of cinema and theater at the European School of Theater and Cinema in Milan.
In 2000 he made a series of documentaries for RAI3 (Geo & Geo and Alle falde del Kilimangiaro) in the role of director of photography.
He experiments with scriptwriting, directing and actor work techniques (Strasberg Method and Meisner Technique) under the guidance of Renzo Casali, Michael Margotta, Tim Robbins.
In 2001 he won the Quality Award issued by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities for a short film, in the roles of director of photography and executive producer.