Corporate Profile
International Film Score (ETS) – Cultural Association
General Information
Organisation Name: International Film Score (ETS) – Cultural Association
President: Prof. Francesco de Donatis
Legal Representative: Prof. Francesco de Donatis
Tax Code: DDNFNC82B10E506I
Registered Office:
Via Campana 30, 73042 Casarano (LE), Italy
VAT Number: 05371600759
Activity Type: 855990 – Other education services (non-classified elsewhere)
Year of Foundation: 2018
Main Website: https://www.internationalfilmscore.com
Secondary Website: https://www.masterinfilmscoring.com
Contact Email: info@francescodedonatis.com | info@masterinfilmscoring.com
Certified Email (PEC): internationalfilmscore@pec.it
Phone: +39 338 3650547
About the Organisation
International Film Score (ETS) is an Italian cultural and educational organisation established in 2018 with the aim of promoting music culture, film, and creative writing, with a particular focus on music for visual media.
Since its foundation, the organisation has developed advanced professional training programmes at regional and national level, contributing to the education of professionals in the fields of cinema, music, audiovisual production and writing.
Educational Programmes (Regione Puglia – “Pass Laureati” Funding Scheme)
Master in Film Scoring: 9 in-person editions funded by Apulian Region (Italy)
Master in Film Scoring (Online / E-Learning): 4 editions
Master in Film Production: 5 editions funded by Regione Puglia
Master in Creative Writing: 2 editions funded by Regione Puglia
Academic Collaborations
International Film Score (ETS) has collaborated with several academic and training institutions, including:
IUL Università Telematica degli Studi
eCampus University
Adsum Formazione d’Eccellenza
British School Maglie
Oxford School Lecce
CSAD Group Bari
Programme Delivery and Projects
Master in Film Scoring
I Edition – eCampus University (2018–2019) – Lecce
II–VI Editions – Adsum Formazione d’Eccellenza (2018–2022) – Lecce
VII Edition – British School Maglie (2022–2023) – Lecce
VIII Edition – CSAD Bari (2023–2024) – Lecce
IX Edition – IUL Università Telematica degli Studi (2025–2026) – Lecce
Master in Film Production
I–III Editions – Adsum Formazione d’Eccellenza (2019–2021) – Lecce
IV Edition – British School Maglie (2022–2023) – Lecce
V Edition – IUL Università Telematica degli Studi (2025–2026) – Lecce
Master in Creative Writing
I Edition – Adsum Formazione d’Eccellenza (2020–2021) – Lecce
II Edition – British School Maglie (2022–2023) – Lecce
Online Programmes (E-Learning)
Film Scoring Online I–III Editions – Oxford School Lecce (2022–2024)
Film Scoring Online IV Edition – IUL Università Telematica degli Studi (2025–2026)
Faculty
The organisation works with an international and multidisciplinary faculty composed of composers, producers, engineers and academic lecturers.
Key faculty members include:
Prof. Francesco de Donatis – Programme Director, Film Scoring
Prof. Steffen Schmidt – Film Composer
Prof. Fraser Campbell – Arranging
Prof. Felipe Antunes – Mixing & Mastering
Prof. Joe Kataldo – Game Music
Prof. Giuseppe Spedicati – Sound Synthesis (Director, Conservatory of Lecce)
Prof. Davide Cappiello – Mixing & Mastering
Prof. Francesco Mancarella – Recording Techniques
Additional faculty members cover areas such as:
Screenwriting
Film Direction
Cinematography
Acting
Video Editing
VFX
Digital Marketing
Music Law and Copyright
Track Record and Experience
Since 2018, International Film Score (ETS) has:
Delivered multiple editions of postgraduate-level training programmes
Trained hundreds of students across different disciplines
Managed both in-person and international online programmes
Collaborated with recognised educational institutions
Operated within publicly funded regional training frameworks
The organisation has built a strong reputation in the field of film scoring and music for visual media, combining academic structure with professional industry practice.
Contact Information
International Film Score (ETS) – Cultural Association
Via Campana 30, 73042 Casarano (LE), Italy
Phone: +39 338 3650547
Email:
info@francescodedonatis.com
fdedonatis@masterinfilmscoring.com
info@masterinfilmscoring.com
internationalfilmscore@pec.it
info@internationalfilmscore.com
Websites:
https://www.francescodedonatis.com
https://www.masterinfilmscoring.com
https://www.salentoproductions.com
https://www.internationalfilmscore.com