“Lisa creates ecosystems where culture becomes opportunity”
Lisa Martelli is an international cultural strategist and public relations professional specializing in building connections that generate value across cinema, media, and the arts. With over 25 years of experience, she operates at the intersection of creativity, institutions, and global networks, creating opportunities by linking talent, projects, and partners.
She is a professional with extensive experience in the cultural, artistic, and public relations sectors. Lisa currently serves as the Councillor for Culture, Equal Opportunities, and the Library of the Municipality of Villorba, where she promotes innovative and inclusive projects. She is a board member of the ITTV Forum & Festival, an international platform fostering dialogue between Italy and the United States in the audiovisual industry.
She collaborates with the Italian Paralympic Committee as a disseminator of the importance of sport and disability, working to raise public awareness through cultural events and educational projects. She has gained significant experience as a music producer, working with internationally renowned artists, and has developed creative, social, and commercial campaigns in partnership with organizations such as the United Nations and other global institutions.
For over twenty years, she worked at Fabrica, the Benetton Group's communication research center, where she contributed to the editorial team of *Colors Magazine*, developed multimedia projects, and collaborated with internationally acclaimed directors such as Danis Tanović. Additionally, she curated exhibitions and installations showcased in prestigious venues such as the Centre Pompidou and the Triennale di Milano.
Recently, she served as Jury President for the Spiritual Films section at the Dhaka International Film Festival. Her ability to blend creativity, organization, and strategic vision, alongside her commitment to promoting inclusion and culture, makes her a prominent figure in the contemporary cultural and artistic landscape.
Her work focuses on activating relationships, aligning demand with opportunity, and developing projects that translate cultural exchange into tangible impact across international contexts.