Marco Ciglia First Assistant Director
OVER 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WORKING WORLDWIDE AS A 1STAD IN FEATURES & HETV.
EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE HANDLING MAJOR STUNT, VFX & SFX WORK with YEARS OF PRODUCTION SAFETY KNOW-HOW & TRAINING
LIVES IN BUDAPEST with BASES IN PRAGUE & LONDON. DUAL NATIONAL, HOLDING BOTH ITALIAN & UK PASSPORTS.
SELECTED PROJECTS
POST-PRODUCTION
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BIOGRAPHY
"Marco’s an all-star AD. He really understands the ins-and-outs of every department,
is a scheduling mastermind and makes sure to cater to your priorities and vision"
JESSICA M. THOMPSON - Director
Marco has over 25 years experience working as a 1stAD in Features and HETV. Prior to this he worked for 5 years as a 2ndAD. He maintains a home in Budapest, with bases in Prague and London. He has extensive overseas filming experience and comprehensive health & safety training. He is a dual national, holding Italian & UK passports. DGA member for 10 years.
Marco has a consistent track record of successfully managing & delivering projects on schedule, while ensuring to cater to the priorities and vision of the creatives. He brings vast knowledge & experience to the pre-production stage, excelling at creating robust & accurate schedules, with an incredible breadth of oversight, attention to detail, and a level of meticulous planning that is hard to match.
Confident and assured on set, Marco runs a calm and focused floor, engendering a strong work ethic and promoting a culture of professionalism and mutual respect. Always friendly and approachable, he remains totally unflappable under pressure, maintaining his composure and a positive attitude even in the most challenging circumstances.
Overseas filming experience includes Hungary, UK, Czechia, Italy, Greece, Spain, Croatia, Serbia, Lithuania, Estonia, Romania, Slovenia, Malta, Luxembourg, Austria, RO Ireland & N Ireland.
When not on set Marco enjoys family life, classical philosophy, playing chess, practicing Chinese martial arts, Kung fu cinema and meeting good friends for good coffee.
Marco is widely recognised in the industry as a film professional who takes his health and safety responsibilities very seriously. He is proactive in contributing his expertise to the development, management and effective communication of the productions H&S controls. He holds both DGA & UK safety passports.
During his prolific career, Marco has shot over 100 episodes of television drama and more than 15 feature films from studio pictures to Independent movies, spanning genres from WWII, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, action-adventure & historical.
His filmmaking know-how covers a wide spectrum including 2nd unit Directing and Co Producing,
navigating SAG & Equity contracts and experience handling major stunt, SFX & VFX work. He also enjoys a good working relationship with many studios and bond companies like FFI.
GALLERY
TESTIMONIALS
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TRAILERS
Harley and the Davidsons | Monday Sep 5 9/8c
Harley and the Davidsons | Monday Sep 5 9/8c
The Terror Trailer Season 1 (2018) New amc Series
Game of Thrones Season 5: Trailer #2 - The Wheel (HBO)
Strike Back Season 4: Trailer (Cinemax)
CONTACT
Independent Artist Group
10585 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90025
Agent: JULIAN SAVODIVKER
Partner, EVP, Head of Global Physical Production
Cell +1 310 888 4256
