Academia di Arte in Florence, then received a five year scholarship to The Royal Academy of Fine Art in London. He later spent two years at the Royal College of Art in London focused on graphic design, photography and film; then attended the Polish Film School on a one year scholarship.

Barrotti’s career is impressive. He served as DP lighting assistant and camera operator to Federico Fellini and Luchino Viscont in Italy—and later held the post of Creative Director—at HCF London, Y&R Milan, Italy; McCann, Inter Public Worldwide; in addition to JWT International and Grey Advertising, South Africa.

He is the President of Barrotti Pictures Inc. in New York City—a commercial production company—as well as a director, cinematographer, producer, photographer and writer.

Barrotti is a producer of short films, music videos and high-end TV commercials. His clients include: Coca Cola, Levis, L'Oreal, Channel, De Beers Diamonds, Bud Light, Lexus, BMW Global, Wrangler Jeans and Barilla Pasta Global.

Awards and Honors: Nominated Best Director, Best Cinematography, MTV Awards for Bongos, "Numbers with Wings" Pat Benatar "Lipstick Lies" Zebra "Tell me what you want"

Canacine Camera Nacional De La Industria, Cinamatografica, Award Mexico City 1989–1996

36 International Commercial Awards, 24 Clio's, 10 New York Advertising Awards, 12 Art Directors Club NYC, Photo Laureates, Best Fine Art Photography 2008 Representation | Professional Affiliations; Represented by William Morris Agency, David Wardlow, LA 1989–1995

Director, Screen Writer

Member of the Directors Guild of America NYC 1980–2009

644 International Photographers Motion Pictures & TV Union, NYC, LA