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Agostino Bonello | |
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| Born | August 11, 1949 |
| Other names | Ino Bonello |
| Occupation | Film producer, art director, production designer |
Agostino Bonello (born 11 August 1949, Valletta, Malta), also known as Ino Bonello, is a production designer, art director and film producer.
Bonello's career started out at a very young age as a television presenter of children's programs. Amongst others, he presented such programs as Minn Fomm It Tfal, Werqa, Mass Sittax and Tbissima. He produced and presented an array of arts and crafts related television programs on TVM (Television Malta).
Next he worked as an architectural draughtsman and detailer. This work led to an assignment at Brega in Libya working for Esso and Homles and Narver Inc., Engineers and Constructors.
After that he started work at Mediterranean Film Studios. Bonello occupied various posts, including Production Manager, Manager of Operations, and Chief Executive.
While working at Mediterranean Film Studios, he was in charge of the refurbishment and upgrading of the studios. He was also responsible for marketing and formed part of the team negotiating with foreign companies in acquiring projects such as Cutthroat Island , White Squall , Skipper and several other films, including various productions of commercials such as Pasta Agnesi, Repsol Oil, Zurich Insurance, Russian Vodka, Borsh, Citroën, Renault 19 and others.
In late 2003, Bonello received a nomination for his work in the art department by the Art Directors Guild for the TV miniseries Helen of Troy .
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