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Italian-born creative director, producer, and manager Alessio Filippelli has taken the entertainment industry by storm with his innovative ideas and relentless drive to revolutionize the business. At just 24, he has worked with big names in the industry, such as Disney, Nickelodeon, Halo, Star Wars, and Paramount Plus. He has produced and consulted on a variety of entertainment projects, including music tours, albums, and films.
One of Alessio’s notable achievements is producing and consulting on Kat Graham’s Worldwide Long Hot Summer Tour 2022, which had over 30 shows in 12 different countries. He also did the graphics and design for her music album, Toro Gato, and all the branding around it, which made history as the first album to be released exclusively as an NFT. Alessio’s creativity and expertise have contributed significantly to Graham’s success, as evidenced by her social media following of over 13.4 million followers in under two years.
Aside from his work with Graham, Alessio held various executive positions in the entertainment industry. He is currently the digital director for Contrast Magazineand its publications, including Contrast Publishing andMDM Media. Alessio is also in the process of bringing the company to the next level with its own App to revolutionize and create a new way to feature and give a platform to artists worldwide.
If that weren’t enough, Alessio has also broken barriers with his inclusivity-first clothing collection, Galactica, in partnership with Kat Graham. The collection sold out globally in less than two weeks. Additionally, he created thefirst Zoom virtual meet and greet in history, which earned him a Webby nomination and global acclamation during the pandemic.
Alessio’s business expertise is not limited to the entertainment industry alone. He strives to make the world a more connected, balanced place. In 2022, he shared his social media expertise during a panel for the United Nations during the Cannes Film Festival on the power of social media to give a voice to refugees worldwide.
Alessio’s journey has not been conventional, but his ideas and hard work have taken him far. He constantly challenges himself to stay inspired and hungry to achieve more. As a gay boy, he had to work twice as hard to prove himself and pave his way against discrimination. This experience gave him the strength to emerge stronger from his darkest moments.
As he strives to work on projects that have a global impact and resonance, Alessio certainly made an impact worldwide. He helped his clients build stronger brands and create platforms for themselves and has revolutionized the industry with his innovative ideas and inclusivity-first approach.
A next-generation leader revolutionizing the entertainment industry, Alessio Filippelli has achieved notable success in a short amount of time. As he continues to push boundaries, he hopes to make a real-world difference. His long list of achievements at such a young age is a testament to hard work, determination, and the power of innovation. With a career that is just getting started, Alessio is someone to watch. Follow his journey on Instagram and Twitter.
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