Born in Turin, Roberto Parodi is a photographer and an independent director. Among his works L'Origine dell'Universo, a satirical spot awarded by the Jury of Biella Festival in 1999; Buonanotte, shown at Anteprima Torino 2000, La frittata, shown in the non-competitive section of Turin Film Festival 2001; Razione ridotta, Festival of Calamandrana 2001