About us

The district zero holding


Strategic Project Management

At District Zero, we employ a strategic project management approach known as District Structure. Each District is a compact, specialized team, precisely aligned with the project's unique requirements. This core team of experts, with vertical knowledge in key areas, leads, trains, and optimizes the broader team, gathering data to enhance the team efficiency and performance over time.

District Managers play a crucial role not just in leading projects but in mentoring and developing talent. This scalable structure allows for continuous growth within the team, where seniors train juniors, building a robust pipeline of skilled professionals. Over time, this creates a large, high-performing team capable of handling increasingly complex projects, while still maintaining the agility and efficiency of smaller teams.


Independent Districts, Unified Vision

What sets District Zero apart is our belief in long-term team building and business relationships. Rather than relying on the industry's common outsourcing approach. We don’t just tailor team size and composition to fit each project’s complexity and needs—we invest in building teams that are cohesive and high-performing over time. For some projects, a smaller, highly skilled team is ideal, where fewer people with deeper expertise can deliver better results. For other project, a larger, more diverse team may be necessary to tackle complex challenges. This flexibility ensures that we provide the right number of people with the right expertise for each project, without over- or under-resourcing. Unlike the traditional model, especially in industries like film production, where freelancers are brought in on a project-by-project basis, District Zero focuses on cultivating long-term, well-aligned teams. By building strong teams in advance, we avoid the common issues of constantly assembling new teams and ensure that from day one, our teams are ready to perform at their best. Our approach values consistency and synergy, allowing teams to hit the ground running without needing time to adjust. Our long-term approach fosters a culture where team members are treated with respect. We invest in their growth and future within the company. This results in stronger collaboration, higher morale, and exceptional work, all aligned with the long-term vision of the District Zero Group.


Dynamic Team

Our team consist of industry veterans with many years of experience in visual effects, advertising, and film productions. The established districts in Malta, Milan and Turin can offer valuable local insights and logistical support for seamless project execution.

Key team members

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Gerardo Schiavone

CEO / VFX Supervisor

Ottaviano Brando

CG Supervisor / Exc Producer

Matteo De Simone

Business Dev / AI specialist

Maurizio Marseguerra

Lead Tech Artist / Unreal specialist

Lorenzo Argentieri

Technical Director (CFX, Rigger, Pipeline)

Andrea Leo

FX Artist

Andrea Geremia

Comp Supervisor

Carlo Alleva

Creative Director

Luca Fasson

Animator

Enrico Sommariva

3D Generalist

Nicolò Terranova

VFX Artist