Carlotta Zea

Carlotta was born in Rome, Italy. However, she feels she is a citizen of the world.

Interested in various art forms from a young age, she did not initially pursue a career in filmmaking. She was actively involved in professional dance with choreographer Glauco Gaia in Rome starting when she was 6. Awarded an internship with Oscar de la Renta, she worked in his NYC studio when she was 18. She graduated with a master’s degree from Università la Sapienza di Roma and École d’Architecture La Villette in Paris. A licensed architect, her work has allowed her to live in different parts of the globe. Exposed to different cultural situations, she integrated with local communities to learn and evolve. She knew filmmaking would synthesize her passions. She moved to Los Angeles to study writing and directing at UCLA.

She wants to create intelligent female characters as role models for future generations. 

Filmography

2025  “Paradise Blues” (In post-production) Producer, Director, Writer

2024  “Upside Duck” Switzerland   Producer, Director, Photography

2024  “The Transmissions” Producer, Director, Writer

2023  "Walk in the World” Producer, Director, Writer

Education + Awards

2024  University of California, Los Angeles,  Film Directing & Screenwriting

2023  American Film Institute, Los Angeles,  Producing Workshop

2016  University of Rome, “La Sapienza,” Rome, Italy, MA in Architecture

2012  University of Paris Faculty of Architecture, Paris, France, Erasmus Program Scholarship