Dante Ferretti

Actor

Dante Ferretti is a renowned Italian production designer and art director known for his collaborations with iconic filmmakers such as Federico Fellini, Martin Scorsese, and Tim Burton. Ferretti has built an illustrious career characterized by his meticulous attention to detail and ability to create visually stunning, immersive environments. He began his career in the 1960s, working on films like "Satyricon" and "Casanova" with Fellini. One of his significant achievements was his collaboration with Martin Scorsese, starting with "The Age of Innocence" (1993) and continuing with films like "Gangs of New York" (2002), "The Aviator" (2004), and "Hugo" (2011). His work on "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" (2007) with Tim Burton also earned him critical acclaim. Ferretti has been nominated for numerous awards and has won three Academy Awards for Best Art Direction for "The Aviator," "Sweeney Todd," and "Hugo." His contributions to the film industry have solidified his status as one of the most influential and respected production designers in cinema.