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BIOGRAPHY

Marco Musso was born in Bellano (Lecco) on October 8, 1974.
At the age of ten, he became interested in the world of media by experimenting with a video camera, beginning to recreate what he found interesting—yet passive—on television. After completing his studies and earning a diploma as an electronics technician specializing in telecommunications, he fully immersed himself in the field of media. He began creating his first audiovisual works by editing linearly from VHS to VHS, learning the logic of timing, editing, and the grammar of film editing. He then moved on to producing original themed music videos and short films. In 1996, he produced his first short film, “El Me Milan,” in SVHS. An experimental documentary on the city of Milan, it was created with the aim of capturing a new perspective—that of an outcast, a “Clochard” who truly experiences the city firsthand, from every angle. The short film was distributed across all Italian festival circuits, receiving positive reviews.
In 1996, he joined RAI to work on the 1996–97 season of the magazine program “TGR - Europa,” handling editing and compositing using BETA-BETA and Avid. A distinctive feature of the program was the combination
of a classic, aesthetically clean style with experimental graphics, and documentary/journalistic segments with music videos.
At the same time, he worked on the production of the TV program “Global,” which aired on numerous local Italian stations. With a youthful, fast-paced style based on the logic of music videos, he transformed a 50-minute variety show into a daily program. In that context, Marco Musso was in charge of studio filming, editing, and graphic design.
In 1998, he produced “Life,” an intense short film, in collaboration with UNICEF and LAV, which explores the complex relationship with life and our surroundings—between nature and society—in the perpetual quest for freedom and the defense of life. The short film immediately gained international recognition, eventually being presented at the United Nations MED International Festival. In a short time, he gained access to all the technological equipment available on the market for editing and post-production (Avid, Turbo-Cube, Sphera, Premiere, Final Cut, Edit Box, Henry, Inferno, Smoke, Flame, Flint). His primary focus was on mastering the technical aspects, identifying the limitations and unique features of each system, and becoming fully equipped to select the ideal software based on the specific type of project at hand.
In 2000, he joined Blue Gold, one of Milan’s largest and best-known post-production groups specializing in commercials, music videos, documentaries, and multimedia products. 

He soon became the VFX Special Effects Supervisor in the online department, working with the staff to create countless projects for major agencies and production companies.
Among his most important clients were Leo Burnett, Y&R, Mercurio, Milano Cinematografica, BRW, Leagas, and record labels such as Sony BMG, Universal, and Warner. In 2002, he directed the short film “Dall'Ombra” (From Shade), which he personally shot on 35mm and post-produced with special effects in Henry and Inferno. The soundtrack was produced in 5.1 surround sound.
Always focused on creating special and audiovisual effects, he makes no secret of his preference for music videos. Examples include the editing for Timoria’s video “Un altro giorno senza te” or the video “Una città per cantare,” which involved editing hours of backstage footage into a music video for the “Quattro in tour” live concert featuring Mannoia, Pino Daniele, Ron, and De Gregori. Or his supervision of the special effects for Subsonica’s music video “Abitudine,” directed by Lorenzo Vignolo, and the supervision and production of the 13 music videos that formed the set design with movable screens for Laura Pausini’s 2005 tour.
In 2006, he entered the world of color grading and, using Quantel’s eQ, specialized in digital color correction. Examples include Heller’s music video “Nothing to Lose,” conceived in the style of the film Sin City.
In December 2007, he was invited to appear on MTV's TRL to present his music video for Avril Lavigne's “Everything But You,” which he created by editing together all of her official videos and combining them with special tempera paintings.
He developed a passion for photography and published a photo book featuring his own poems and photos titled “Emotion.”
In September 2007, he created the format for the TV show “Stardust,” devising a new way of looking at figures from the entertainment world, dressing up as Renato Zero for the production of the pilot episode.
In 2008, he created “OrtoLand: A New Fantasy World by Marco Musso,” a promotional video intended to become a TV production.
In April 2008, he participated in the Armani contest with the video “Sex.”
On October 23, 2008, he participated in the Universal contest by creating a video for Jovanotti on the track “Safari REMIX” (Andro.i.d.).
In 2009, he published his first book of poetry and reflections titled “Tears from the Sky,” which quickly achieved national distribution at Feltrinelli bookstores http://www.lafeltrinelli.it/products/2120005205168/Lacrime_dal_cielo/Musso_Marco.html
In 2009, he produced Laura Bono’s live performance with aerial footage, Roberto Santoro’s video “Hai preso casa in Mexico,” Laura Bono’s music video “Tutto qui,” and Diego Spagnoli’s documentary video “Attach & Party”

In June 2009, he won the Nokia Trend Lab contest with his video “Colors,” and the video aired daily throughout the month of July on MTV.
On September 18, 2009, his poem “Lo scrigno segreto” was read live by journalist Giorgia Troiani on the radio station RCM101.
In 2010, he produced the short film “Choice” against violence against women. The video’s unique features include HD footage shot at 1000 fps with the Phantom camera, Laura Bono’s narration of the text written by Marco Musso, and original music by Mario Natale.
One of his photos became a symbol of the fight against violence against women on the NTNN page http://www.ntnn.info/it/articles/violenza-contro-le-donne-il-mondo-si-mobilita.htm.
In addition to video production and post-production, photography, and poetry, in 2011 he published his latest work, *Il mio testamento emotivo* (My Emotional Testament), a rich and intense book of reflections, poems, song lyrics, and personal perspectives. Standout poems in the book include “Komandante d’emozioni” (Commander of Emotions), dedicated to Vasco Rossi, “Lungo la costellazione di Bono” dedicated to Laura Bono, “Ciao Sarah” dedicated to the tragic Avetrana case, “Il mio testamento emotivo” dedicated to his son, ‘Suicidio’ dedicated to Mario Monicelli, the track “I Rock,” and many others on political and social themes, including homophobia.

With a passion for communication in all its forms, he combines his professional work with teaching video production and post-production, serving as an instructor at the “Accademia dello Spettacolo,” “ACME,” and “CSV.”
In September 2011, he was a guest at the “Offanengo Film Festival” to discuss cinema and special effects, the future of communication, and the process of moving from concept to final product.
In May 2011, he was invited to present his book “Tears from the Sky” at the Gragnano Public Library as part of the “A Glance Elsewhere” event.
In early 2012, the magazine “Cultura e Dintorni” reviewed his latest book, “My Emotional Testament.” (Article)
On April 11, 2012, “M.E. - My Emotions” was released in deluxe format. This second photo-poetic book, spanning 95 pages, captures all of Marco’s emotions; through photographs and poetry excerpts, he shares his innermost thoughts with the public. Note that the book is also available in digital e-book format.
The publishing project continues with “Crescero' Domani,” his third book of reflections and intimate poems on current events and figures such as “Lucio Dalla,” “Massimo Riva,” and many others.
On June 28, 2012, he participated in a video contest organized by the French group INDOCHINE with the music video “Paradize.”
On December 1, 2012, “Twittami” was released, a complex editorial project that turns the logic of communication on its head; poetic excerpts from his entire body of work are summarized here in tweets, quotes of approximately 140-character quotes, following Twitter’s format.

The underlying principle is innovative—just like emotion itself—and is based on sharing.
Every “Twittami” tweet has a code; it can be shared immediately on all social networks, and when collected, it will allow you to create your own personal poem without being a writer… all you have to do is try.
On February 19, 2013, Marco was invited to present “Twittami” and all his previous works at a themed evening titled “The Desire for Reading and Poetry” at the Cologno Monzese educational complex on Via Lombardia.
On October 23, 2013, the short film “Choice” opened the “Viole per Enza” event organized by the Zeroconfini Onlus Association at the Auditorium of the Bicocca University in Milan, addressing violence against women in the presence of the university rector and distinguished guests.
In 2013, he created the work “Controluce” in defense of children and their dreams; an emotional short film featuring the exceptional participation of national and international artists from the worlds of music and dance, in a crescendo of experimentation and emotion between poetry and reality. On December 22, 2013, this work was donated to UNICEF during the “Last Tango for UNICEF” event.
On June 20, “Controluce” received the First Prize “TORRETTA D'ORO” for Best Short Film of 2014 at the Festa dell'Immagine in Savona; it was entered into numerous film festivals and competed at the David di Donatello Awards, earning an interview on the official David di Donatello website.

On November 19, 2014, an interview conducted by journalist Sanja Lucic was published at http://milanice.com/marco-musso/8241/
On October 26, 2015, the new poetry collection *Sotto una coperta di brividi* was released, capturing three intense years of life and emotions, of dramas and joys. The book is preceded by a video trailer presenting the story of the project’s inception and a dedicated YouTube channel where listeners can hear the author read selected passages.
On October 29, 2016, the song “We are Milan Ladies” was released, the anthem of the Milan women’s soccer team, with lyrics written by Marco Musso, who also directed the official music video.
On the first day of spring 2018, he published his first published work of fiction, “Vengo dal Mare,” a melting pot of emotion and life, of depth and imagination. Today’s world seen through the magical power of a child, capable of capturing the essence of life itself in his simple gestures and between his fingers.
On December 25, the song “Tra Parentesi di Cielo” was officially released, with lyrics by him set to music by Gianfranco Pedroli, accompanied by the official Italian music video, and on January 1, 2019, the Spanish version “Entre Paréntesis del Cielo” was released.
On January 10, 2019, he officially joined the Poetry Sound Library’s collection of sound poetry on the global map of poets.

On August 30, 2019, his first work of fiction, "Vengo dal Mare", was released throughout Italy by Vertigo Edizioni. The year 2019 concluded with a significant honorable mention. The Italian Literary Association PENNA D'AUTORE awarded an HONORABLE MENTION to poet Marco Musso for his poem titled “Ti sposerò.” 2020 began with a SPECIAL MENTION at the 2019 Wilde Literature Prize for the work “Vengo dal Mare.” In September 2020, he received the MENTION FOR EXCEPTIONAL MERIT at the 2020 GOLDEN BOOKS AWARD, awarded by the Golden Books Award in Naples for the work “Vengo dal Mare.” On December 8, 2021, he received the “CHIARA BODRATO” TROPHY awarded by the 9th Sarzana International Literary Prize for Poetry and Fiction for “Sotto una coperta di brividi” and the video work “Controluce.” In February 2022, he received the HONORABLE MENTION - “LA PIUMA” - Poetry category, awarded by the “Cygnus Aureus” International Literary Arts Prize. In April 2022, she received the DIPLOMA OF HONOR awarded by the Pegasus Literary Awards 2022 - City of Cattolica Literary Prize in recognition of the exceptional artistic value of the work “Voci.” In December 2022, she received a mention of merit awarded by the 10th International Literary Prize CITY OF SARZANA for the book “VOCI.”

In June 2025, I received the Special Mention for Participation for my novel "Vengo dal mare" in the Fiction category of the JUBILEUM PEREGRINANTES SPEM Literary Prize, organized by the Sentieri di Parole Ets INCIPIT Cultural Association to promote culture and spread a message of hope. His commitment to peace and humanity led him to receive the President’s Plaque from the Nuova Accademia dei Bronzi for the “Pace in Terra” Poetry Prize—Poetic Voices of the 21st Century—for my poem “Pensa.” In September 2025, he received the Critics’ Award at the 17th edition of the Nicola Zingarelli National Prize 2025 for his emotional fiction work “Chiedimi perché sono felice” (Ask Me Why I’m Happy), published by Dreamer Edition. In October 2025, he received the First Prize in the “Argentario” Literary Competition 2025 & the 9th Caravaggio Prize—Emotional Fiction section—for the work “Chiedimi perché sono felice” (Dreamer Edition). In December, he was awarded sixth place in the published fiction category of the 2025 Ovidio National Prize in Sulmona for his work "Chiedimi perché sono felice" (Dreamer Edition).

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